Center Tables
Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Olive, Rosewood, Walnut, Holly
1820s European Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Plywood
1960s Central Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Center Tables
Cypress
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Center Tables
Wood
2010s Queen Anne Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Breccia Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century German Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1800s English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Oak
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1990s Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Metal
1970s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1920s British Jacobean Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Georgian Center Tables
Brass
1930s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Other
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
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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