Center Tables
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lava, Stone, Marble
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate, Stone
Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Glass, Oak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
Late 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Limestone
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Glass, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal
2010s Center Tables
Oak
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Center Tables
Ash
20th Century Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Sandstone
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
19th Century Dutch Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Scagliola, Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Composition
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Glass, Resin
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1960s English Georgian Vintage Center Tables
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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