$3,000
H 27.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring
Mahogany
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H 28.5 in Dm 35.5 in
Art De Mexico Round Iron & Glass Tuscan Entryway Center Accent Side Table 36"
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Dayton, OH
Art De Mexico Round Iron & Glass Tuscan Entryway Center Accent Side Table 36" Iron and glass table
Iron
Italian Walnut center table with leaves converts to dining table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 36 inch diameter round center or breakfast table that comes with three 15 inch leaves that
Wood
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H 30.25 in Dm 36 in
Italian Baroque Revival Bleached Walnut Table with Zebra Hide Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
-inch diameter, this round center table offers versatility in placement. In a grand entryway, it serves
Zebra Hide, Walnut
Rustic Square Coffee Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic square coffee table with a rustic walnut stained, hand-rubbed and distressed finish, tapered and turned legs, an Ogee edge on the tabletop, and a square shelf stretcher lowe...
Wood
$6,891 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,719 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Gueridon Table, Mahogany, French, 19th Century
Located in Nice, FR
Round mahogany gueridon table, carved wooden foot from the Louis Philippe period. Mahogany wood This table opens in the middle, it supports two extensions 50 cm wide and 107 cm long...
Mahogany
$4,555 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$3,282
H 39.77 in W 51.58 in D 22.45 in
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey marble top. There is one key with this piece, the key fits on all for drawers. The ...
Mahogany
$14,500
H 28.9 in W 98.2 in D 27.6 in
Late 17th C Italian Chestnut Trestle Table also Available in Custom Sizes
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 17th Century Italian chestnut Frattino style antique trestle table features 2 ancient solid top planks with end frames, trestle base crosspieces and forged iron joinery pins. Wi...
Iron
French Empire Walnut Pedestal Table with Round Marble Top and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period walnut table from the 19th century with circular marble top, pedestal and tripod base. Evoke the elegance of 19th-century France with this resplendent French E...
Marble
English Regency Mahogany Oval Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency 19th Century Mahogany Table. Table features an oval mahogany top enriched by a carved and banded edge. Table is raised on deeply carved baluster column, which transit...
Mahogany
19th Century Round Marquetry Pedestal Italian Table
Located in Miami, FL
This Italian round pedestal wooden table from the mid to late 19th century features an exquisite floral marquetry motif inlay on the top, surrounded by a sectional motif in the surro...
Burl
Antique Georgian Centre Table Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian mahogany centre table. This quality table stands upon swept legs with brass box castors. Period Georgian The column being of a turned gun barrell form. The top of the table ...
Mahogany
Vintage Green Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending style and functionality, this piece is sure to become a favorite in any decor. The deep vintage willow green hand-painted and lightly distressed finish and scall...
Wood
$3,800 / item
H 36 in W 29.5 in D 34 in
Handsome Set of Four English Library Style Club Chairs, Priced per chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four English library style club chairs with lovely worn patina and nailhead trim. Great scale for comfort. Priced per chair. Ottoman available Priced per chair
Leather
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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