Center tables are multipurpose tables specially in Mumbai. It is used for decorating when guests arrive, a work station in work from home situation or a, table for suppers and dine. Same is the case in my home. One center table plays different roles. So there should be a quick transition from empty table to appropriate setups.
While you are treating your taste buds, you can just add bunch of greens on you tables. If you don’t have potted plant, just pluck some goodness from your surrounding and put it in water in some jar and its ready to go on the table. It immediately lifts up the taste buds.
Now that you are full, its time to set your table for the rest of the day. I personally love the vibes of bougainvillea and I have been wanting it in my home since a year. But none the less these bougainvillea are  from my society which I have been looking at from my window all the time. So I plucked some, cleaned and put it in that glass jar. Though this colorful palette is enough to bring in those vibes, I thought to add books and some planter, gradually turning it into a reading place too.
When you want to work on your table, remove all extras and instead set your laptops, files etc. but let that beautiful bougainvillea or your greens to stand still in the middle for a happy mood.
If you have a smaller table and don’t want to overdo it, you can just add a single smaller plant with some artefacts and candle box. You are good to spend your time by a table side.
If you have some guests coming over or want to show off your style in parties, you can add as many elements as you want. Choose a throw or runner to form a base to all props. Place your planter and start to place rest of the props around it. Set up your tray with candles, books, petals and place it. Add some books and artefacts of your choice. You can buy one style of props or bring together elements and make it look coherent.