Center Tables
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Terrazzo, Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Bronze
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Onyx
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Softwood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Granite, Brass, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
1940s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Center Tables
Stone, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s Swedish Vintage Center Tables
Birch
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Lava, Silver Plate
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Other
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century George II Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Georgian 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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