Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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, Ash, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Greek Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Center Tables
Resin, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Travertine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Asian Center Tables
Lacquer
2010s Queen Anne Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican American Empire Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Gold, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Glass
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Walnut
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Granite
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Center Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
1830s English Palladian Antique Center Tables
Pine
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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