Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Stainless Steel
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Tortoise Shell
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Pyrite, Iron
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1830s Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
1830s English Palladian Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1840s Italian Régence Antique Center Tables
Kingwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
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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