Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Cedar
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Plastic
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Stone, Crystal, Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold
1940s European Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
1980s African Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Granite
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Other
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin
1820s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique 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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