Center Tables
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Amboyna
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Rustic Center Tables
Wood, Palmwood
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Resin, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Zebra Hide, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Center Tables
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century French Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
1850s European Scandinavian Modern Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s American Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Center Tables
Bentwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Other
1980s American Regency Vintage Center Tables
Ebony, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Chrome, Stainless Steel
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
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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