Center Tables
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cut Glass, Palisander
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George I Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Yew
19th Century Antique Center Tables
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Brutalist Center Tables
Wood, Cedar
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
1840s Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Serpentine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Steel
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Steel, Brass
17th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Center Tables
Bone, Beech, Rosewood, Walnut, Paint
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Pyrite, Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1820s Scottish Regency Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1820s Swedish Antique Center Tables
Birch
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
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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