Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Travertine, Quartz
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Iron, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
1960s German Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Center Tables
Slate, Copper, Pewter
Early 20th Century British Georgian Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Center Tables
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
2010s Chinese Minimalist Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Center Tables
Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Center Tables
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Pine
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Rattan, Glass
2010s Dutch Other Center Tables
Glass
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
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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