Center Tables
1980s Italian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
Early 1900s European Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Marble
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Alabaster, Bronze
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1910s Edwardian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
Early 1900s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Rosewood
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1910s Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Wood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century European Baroque Center Tables
Walnut, Pine, Hardwood
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Mahogany
Antique and Vintage Center Tables
An alluring sitting area doesn’t have to be in the exact center of the room, but an antique or vintage center table is a great tool to partition off such an area.
By definition, a center table is a piece of furniture that is placed in the center of a room. Initially these appeared in the foyer or entryway before making their way into the living room. While one might keep seating furniture such as sofas against the walls to avoid limiting movement and closing off space, a center table in the living room can fill this central space without restricting the flow of the room.
One of the purposes of a center table is to anchor the rest of the furniture. It draws the eye to a specific area and invites guests to sit down. When thinking about how you’ll arrange your furniture, a good rule of thumb is to set tables an arm’s length away from seating. For instance, place a coffee table about 18 inches from a sofa so that it is within reach but not too close. In more modern layouts, tables are sometimes placed to the side to leave a large open area for foot traffic.
Because of its central position, a center table is one of the first things people will notice when entering a room. It’s important to consider how a center table can add to a room, as it’s a crucial element for defining the feel and theme of a room. Some center tables are mainly for decor, while others can be a great place to sit around over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Center tables are perfect for displaying decorative objects, floral arrangements, books or a cluster of prized antique vases given the prominent position of your table and the attention it will get.
The clean lines and organic forms that we typically associate with mid-century modern center tables means that they will bring a dose of sophistication to a space, and examples from the era can be found in square and round shapes. Wood tables were popular with furniture makers of the period, but versions in glass and marble are also widely available. Because Art Deco designers frequently incorporated ornamental embellishments such as exotic animal hides and veneers in their seating, case pieces and other furniture, your Art Deco center table will likely make a strong statement in any room. Alternatively, if you’re searching for something small and unassuming, Regency tables could be an option for your space.
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