Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Center Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary North American Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Precious Stone
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cast Stone, Granite, Marble
1960s European Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Paint, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
20th Century French Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Precious Stone
Late 20th Century English Center Tables
Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Center Tables
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
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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