Center Tables
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
1940s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
Early 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Nutwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut, Wood
1970s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Art Deco Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Maple
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Canadian Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome, Metal
1930s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Aluminum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Birch
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Beech
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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