Center Tables
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1970s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Giltwood
Late 20th Century European Folk Art Center Tables
Shell, Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century European Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Pine
1880s Rococo Antique Center Tables
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Glass, Oak, Pine, Beads
1840s German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper, Lead
20th Century Swedish Rococo Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Pine, Paint
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Glass
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1870s European Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Center Tables
Maple, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Burl
1860s American Rococo Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Italian Rococo Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Zinc
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Danish Rococo 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.
Find a growing collection of antique and vintage center tables on 1stDibs today.