Center Tables
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cut Glass, Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Center Tables
Marble
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican American Empire Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Art Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Marble, Brass
2010s Mexican Machine Age Center Tables
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican American Classical Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bone, Wood
1870s European Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Limestone, Marble
19th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Travertine
1930s French Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Iron, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut, Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Center Tables
Ash
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1980s Italian Brutalist Vintage 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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