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Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The circular table is raised by handsome paw feet below the striking and most uniquely

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Regency Center Table, English 19th Century
Regency Center Table, English 19th Century

Regency Center Table, English 19th Century

$1,200Sale Price|38% Off

H 32 in Dm 31 in

Regency Center Table, English 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

An elegant center or circular side table in honey-colored flame mahogany, with dished out top on a

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

A Florentine Parquetry Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Center Table, 16th Century
A Florentine Parquetry Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Center Table, 16th Century

A Florentine Parquetry Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Center Table, 16th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Florentine Parquetry Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Center Table, 16th Century Description: the top of

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16th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table is large enough to serve as an

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Oak

Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table
Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table

Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1835 William IV period center table or loo table, English. Vasi-form pedestal standard ending

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1830s English William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

French Belle Epoque Period Mahogany, Fruitwood, Marble and Ormolu center table
French Belle Epoque Period Mahogany, Fruitwood, Marble and Ormolu center table

French Belle Epoque Period Mahogany, Fruitwood, Marble and Ormolu center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fruitwood, Marble and Ormolu center table. This stunning rectangular shaped table is raised by four circular

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table
18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table

18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table

$7,400

H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 31.89 in

18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table

Located in Bozeman, MT

Unusual 18th century Swedish Baroque centre table in it's original colour. Ca 1750 Sweden.

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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Pine

French 19th century Empire st. Lemon and patinated wood center table
French 19th century Empire st. Lemon and patinated wood center table

French 19th century Empire st. Lemon and patinated wood center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A finely detailed French 19th century Empire st. Lemon and patinated wood center table. This very

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19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

French Charles X Center Table Mahogany
French Charles X Center Table Mahogany

French Charles X Center Table Mahogany

$5,861

H 29.14 in Dm 38.59 in

French Charles X Center Table Mahogany

Located in MILL, NL

Originally from France, early 19th century. Oak base with mahogany veneer. Fluted base standing on a square base. With 4 claw feet carved from mahogany. Dimensions: 98ø x 74H

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Mid-19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu, and Porcelain center table
French Napoleon III Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu, and Porcelain center table

French Napoleon III Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu, and Porcelain center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Giltwood, Ormolu, and Sévres Porcelain center table. This sensational circular table is raised on a

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze Mounted Marble Top French Louis XV Center Table Edward Millet Attributed
Bronze Mounted Marble Top French Louis XV Center Table Edward Millet Attributed

Bronze Mounted Marble Top French Louis XV Center Table Edward Millet Attributed

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV style center table, attributed to renowned ébéniste Edward Millet

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Biedermeier Mahogany And Satinwood Center Table
Biedermeier Mahogany And Satinwood Center Table

Biedermeier Mahogany And Satinwood Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular hinged top with pie wedge veneers and inner satinwood fan inlaid ring. Baluster form support and circular base. A quality piece of Viennese furniture with unusually large di...

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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

French Art Deco Center Table in Amboyna by Jean Fauré c1925
French Art Deco Center Table in Amboyna by Jean Fauré c1925

French Art Deco Center Table in Amboyna by Jean Fauré c1925

By Jean Fauré

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

stamp to underside of the top the table top does not have much overhang to the base making this a center

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Center Table

Materials

Amboyna

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and Brocatelle Rose marble center table

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Center Table
Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Center Table

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sienna marble center table. The table is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine gilt acanthus leaf

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and marble center table. The table is

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The table is raised by five elegantly curved legs adorned with beautiful pierced ormolu

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Italian Walnut Center Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Center Table

19th Century Italian Walnut Center Table

$3,531

H 28 in W 62 in D 31 in

19th Century Italian Walnut Center Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C Italian Walnut centre table with two drawers. Wonderful inlay top. 1810 Reference: 8416

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19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s
Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s

Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s

$3,109Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.55 in W 49.02 in D 34.06 in

Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s

By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Black Forest center table. Design by Matthijs Horrix for the famous

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1890s Dutch Black Forest Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood And Ormolu Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood And Ormolu Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood And Ormolu Center Table

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

table/desk, in the manner of Linke. This wonderful single drawer rectangular center table is raised on

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table
French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table

French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table

$1,786

H 29.5 in W 47 in D 27.5 in

French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C French ebonised and gilt centre table / lamp table. 1890. Dimensions 47 inches (119

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19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Beech

Italian Marquetry Center Table, circa 1820
Italian Marquetry Center Table, circa 1820

Italian Marquetry Center Table, circa 1820

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circular marquetry inlaid top raised on a fluted standard resting on a tripartite base with slightly under scrolled feet.

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19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

A Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Pietra Dura Carrara marble center table
A Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Pietra Dura Carrara marble center table

A Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Pietra Dura Carrara marble center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carrara marble center table. This remarkable table is raised on two white Carrara marble supports with

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Carrara Marble

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble center table/desk
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble center table/desk

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble center table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Aurora marble center table/desk, attributed to Francois Linke. This truly impressive center table is

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood, Polychrome And Marble Center Table
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood, Polychrome And Marble Center Table

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood, Polychrome And Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

de Patricia marble center table. The rectangular table is raised by a stunning giltwood base with

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Fine Large Antique Empire Revival Mahogany and Marble Top Circular Center Table
Fine Large Antique Empire Revival Mahogany and Marble Top Circular Center Table

Fine Large Antique Empire Revival Mahogany and Marble Top Circular Center Table

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary antique Empire Revival mahogany center table measures an impressive 70.5" across

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Regence St. Giltwood and Escalette Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Regence St. Giltwood and Escalette Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Regence St. Giltwood and Escalette Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French 19th century Regence st. giltwood and Escalette marble center table. The table

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19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Samson and the Lion, Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Center Table 19th Century
Samson and the Lion, Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Center Table 19th Century

Samson and the Lion, Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Center Table 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Exceptional richly carved walnut center table in Renaissance style. It rests on 4 feet representing

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Italian 19th Century Sorrento Marquetry Center Table with Figural Inlay
Italian 19th Century Sorrento Marquetry Center Table with Figural Inlay

Italian 19th Century Sorrento Marquetry Center Table with Figural Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

A masterful example of 19th-century Italian marquetry, this round Sorrento center table showcases

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19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

French 19th Century Charles X St. Walnut, Maplewood & Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Charles X St. Walnut, Maplewood & Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Charles X St. Walnut, Maplewood & Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Anne marble center table. The circular table is raised by fine bun feet below the triangular tier with

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Scagliola Center Table
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Scagliola Center Table

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Scagliola Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The rectangular table is raised by four 'S' scrolled legs with a reeded outer design and

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Scagliola, Fruitwood

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vert Campan marble center table. The table is raised by beautiful scrolled feet with finely carved

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Campan Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Campan Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Campan Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vert Campan marble center table. The table is raised by handsome paw feet below elegant S scrolled legs

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Superb Quality French Empire Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Center Table Circa 1880
Superb Quality French Empire Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Center Table Circa 1880

Superb Quality French Empire Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Center Table Circa 1880

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb quality French Empire center table, dating back to circa 1880, is a stunning example of

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis XV Rococo Style Center Table In Carved And White Lacquered Walnut
Large Louis XV Rococo Style Center Table In Carved And White Lacquered Walnut

Large Louis XV Rococo Style Center Table In Carved And White Lacquered Walnut

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large Louis XV Rococo style center table in carved and white lacquered walnut. Marquetry top with

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Faux Painted Marble Center Table
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Faux Painted Marble Center Table

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Faux Painted Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood and faux painted marble center table. The

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Giltwood

Bronze Figural and Basket Mounted Desk Center Table Manner of Adam Weisweiler
Bronze Figural and Basket Mounted Desk Center Table Manner of Adam Weisweiler

Bronze Figural and Basket Mounted Desk Center Table Manner of Adam Weisweiler

$4,716Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.75 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

Bronze Figural and Basket Mounted Desk Center Table Manner of Adam Weisweiler

By Adam Weisweiler

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional bronze mounted desk or center table reflects the neoclassical refinement and

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality French Inlaid Walnut Rosewood Louis XV Bronze Mounted Center Table
Fine Quality French Inlaid Walnut Rosewood Louis XV Bronze Mounted Center Table

Fine Quality French Inlaid Walnut Rosewood Louis XV Bronze Mounted Center Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French inlaid walnut and rosewood Louis XV bronze-mounted center table is a

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Giltwood Center Table with Carved Apron and Marble Top
19th Century French Giltwood Center Table with Carved Apron and Marble Top

19th Century French Giltwood Center Table with Carved Apron and Marble Top

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French center table is a refined example of 19th-century decorative furniture

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Walnut Center Table with Shaped Marble Top and Drawers
19th Century French Walnut Center Table with Shaped Marble Top and Drawers

19th Century French Walnut Center Table with Shaped Marble Top and Drawers

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant 19th century French center table showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless

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19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century Vienna Biedermeier Yew Wood Center Table on Elegant Tripod Base
19th Century Vienna Biedermeier Yew Wood Center Table on Elegant Tripod Base

19th Century Vienna Biedermeier Yew Wood Center Table on Elegant Tripod Base

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A very fine Vienna Biedermeier center table, crafted circa 1820, exemplifying the restrained

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Yew

Italian 19th Century Florentine St. Giltwood And Pietra Dura Center Table
Italian 19th Century Florentine St. Giltwood And Pietra Dura Center Table

Italian 19th Century Florentine St. Giltwood And Pietra Dura Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table/side table. The circular table is raised by a beautiful square base with concave sides and

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19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

A Round Antique Victorian Elaborately Woven and Decorated Wicker Center Table
A Round Antique Victorian Elaborately Woven and Decorated Wicker Center Table

A Round Antique Victorian Elaborately Woven and Decorated Wicker Center Table

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Nashua, NH

A very rare and early fancy Victorian wicker center table in all natural finish, American

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

A Large Antique Italian Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style Rectangular Center Table
A Large Antique Italian Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style Rectangular Center Table

A Large Antique Italian Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style Rectangular Center Table

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Large Italian Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style Rectangular Center Table With a Leather Top Italy

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Table

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian patinated wood, faux painted marble, and Silvered Mecca center table
Italian patinated wood, faux painted marble, and Silvered Mecca center table

Italian patinated wood, faux painted marble, and Silvered Mecca center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Silvered Mecca center table. This wonderful rectangular table is raised on eight square, tapered, and

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19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Att to Horner
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Att to Horner

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Att to Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Attr to Horner Dimensions 36

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

A French 19th century Mahogany and Vert de Patricia marble center table
A French 19th century Mahogany and Vert de Patricia marble center table

A French 19th century Mahogany and Vert de Patricia marble center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis Philippe Period Mahogany and Vert de Patricia marble center

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French Mid-19th Century Regence Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table
French Mid-19th Century Regence Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

French Mid-19th Century Regence Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational French mid 19th century Regence st. giltwood and Campan Rubané marble center table

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19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Serravezza marble center table. The circular table is raised by elegantly tapered acanthus leaf feet below

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Continental Walnut Octagonal Center Table in the Manner of Henry Van der Velde
Continental Walnut Octagonal Center Table in the Manner of Henry Van der Velde

Continental Walnut Octagonal Center Table in the Manner of Henry Van der Velde

By Henry van de Velde

Located in London, GB

A continental walnut octagonal center table with drawers, circa 1900, in the manner of Henry Van

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Kingwood and Ormolu center table
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Kingwood and Ormolu center table

French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Kingwood and Ormolu center table

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ormolu center table, in the manner of Francois Linke. This exceptional table is raised on cabriole legs

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and leather center table/desk
French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and leather center table/desk

French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and leather center table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and leather center

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Ormolu and Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Ormolu and Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Ormolu and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. tulipwood, ormolu and Brèche de Galifet marble center

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany, Marble, And Ormolu Center Table
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany, Marble, And Ormolu Center Table

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany, Marble, And Ormolu Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome French 19th century neo-classical st. mahogany, marble and ormolu center table. The

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side/center table
French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side/center table

French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side/center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

/center table. This handsome table is raised by a triangular base with concave sides all above impressive

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19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Center Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique center table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and stone, every antique center table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique center table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique center table made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. François Linke, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful antique center table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Center Table?

An antique center table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,330, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,020,832.

Finding the Right Center-tables for You

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.

Find a growing collection of antique and vintage center tables on 1stDibs today.