Center Tables
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Stainless Steel
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Resin
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Center Tables
Teak
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1940s European Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1860s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1840s English Antique Center Tables
Burl, Amboyna
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Irish Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Spanish Empire Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Brass
1980s African Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Georgian Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Lava, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Center Tables
Stone, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Pearwood
1820s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Iron
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Bronze
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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