Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s English Antique Center Tables
Leather, Oak
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
2010s American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Steel, Iron
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Other
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Metal
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
1890s Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, 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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