Center Tables
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Cane, Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Resin
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Iron
20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Hardwood
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1840s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Center Tables
Birch
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Teak
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Renaissance Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Center Tables
Beech
2010s Center Tables
Metal, Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
20th Century American American Craftsman Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Other Center Tables
Stone, Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Center Tables
Stone, Slate, Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Country Center Tables
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, 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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