Center Tables
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1860s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1960s Finnish Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1920s British Jacobean Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s French Art Deco Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Macassar
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Agate
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
1930s Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables
Siena Marble, Carrara Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Multi-gemsto...
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Late 18th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Granite, Brass, Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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