Center Tables
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Center Tables
Nutwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Center Tables
Cherry
1830s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1830s English Palladian Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1840s Italian Régence Antique Center Tables
Kingwood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Oak, Amboyna
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Maple
1880s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Wood
1830s North American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Maple
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1890s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Center Tables
Birch
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Siena Marble
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Maple
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
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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