Center Tables
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Center Tables
Agate
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Center Tables
Metal
17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century German Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Concrete
2010s Danish Modern Center Tables
Concrete
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Precious Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Agate, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass
1880s Italian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1840s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Maple
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1860s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass, Cane
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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