Center Tables
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1830s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak, Burl
1820s American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1850s American Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Oak
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Center Tables
Reed, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Granite
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Center Tables
Other
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Glass
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Other
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Limestone
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Terrazzo, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
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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