Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Center Tables
Nutwood
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican American Classical Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Art Glass, Walnut
2010s Mexican Machine Age Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Polyester, Glass
2010s American Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
1830s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
1830s North American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Maple
1940s European Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1830s English Palladian Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1840s Italian Régence Antique Center Tables
Kingwood
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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