Center Tables
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Goatskin, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Beech
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Center Tables
Birch
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Resin, Pine
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Limestone, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Glass, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century European Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Ebony
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Wood
1960s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Center Tables
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Beech
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Center Tables
Upholstery, Wood
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Beech
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
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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