Center Tables
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
1860s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1860s Antique Center Tables
Wood
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Metal, Chrome
1990s Unknown Bohemian Center Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Center Tables
Composition
Late 20th Century American Shaker Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1970s Spanish Greek Revival Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Travertine
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century North American Center Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
1980s American Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech, Parchment Paper
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Other Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Elm, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Silver
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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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