Center Tables
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1930s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Mirror
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood, Lacquer
1820s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Pine
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
1980s William IV Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Aluminum, Gold Plate
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1830s Antique Center Tables
Oak
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Gold Plate
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s European Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Steel
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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