Center Tables
1940s Sheraton Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
1840s French Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Pine
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Softwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Italian Renaissance Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
Early 20th Century Polish Center Tables
Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Statuary Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Pyrite, Iron
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Statuary Marble, Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern 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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