Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Anglo-Japanese Center Tables
Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Coating
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
1930s European Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1940s European Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Louis XV Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables
Wood, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Teak
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Wood, Teak, Glass
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Teak
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Asian Center Tables
Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Metal, Copper
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Brass, Steel
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Center Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Metal, Iron
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Dutch International Style Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
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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