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Circa 1880 Italian Walnut and Maple Renaissance Style Center Table, Todi, Umbria
Circa 1880 Italian Walnut and Maple Renaissance Style Center Table, Todi, Umbria

Circa 1880 Italian Walnut and Maple Renaissance Style Center Table, Todi, Umbria

Located in Dallas, TX

An amazing piece of Italian furniture dating to circa 1880, this Renaissance-style center table has

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and marble side/center table. The

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Onyx

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The table is raised on cabriole legs joined by an X stretcher centered by a a giltwood

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Giltwood

19th C. Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Center Table in the French Louis XV Taste
19th C. Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Center Table in the French Louis XV Taste

19th C. Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Center Table in the French Louis XV Taste

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Center Table in the French Louis XV Taste. Item features

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19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Marble Center Table
French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Marble Center Table

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The console is raised on four richly carved slender cabriole legs adorned with bottom

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Period Giltwood, Sienna and Vert de Patricia marble center table
Louis XVI Period Giltwood, Sienna and Vert de Patricia marble center table

Louis XVI Period Giltwood, Sienna and Vert de Patricia marble center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

de Patricia marble center table. This exceptional table is raised by four circular fluted and tapered

Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut and Fruitwood Center Table
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut and Fruitwood Center Table

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut and Fruitwood Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

fruitwood, and bone center table. The rectangular table is raised by exceptional and most decorative

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19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Table

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Center Table, Germany
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Center Table, Germany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Center Table, Germany

Located in New York, NY

Round Biedermeier table on three legs with a trefoil center board and smooth frame. The tabletop is

Category

Early 19th Century German Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Center Table
Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Center Table

Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Center Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Center Table The circular

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Wood, Mecca and faux marble center table
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Wood, Mecca and faux marble center table

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Wood, Mecca and faux marble center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Painted Porphyry center table. This impressive table is raised on a square and richly patinated dark green

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Oval Venetian center table with marble top
Oval Venetian center table with marble top

Oval Venetian center table with marble top

$4,900

H 29.25 in W 30.5 in D 22 in

Oval Venetian center table with marble top

Located in Houston, TX

The excellent quality of this unique table makes it spectacular. The beautiful age is evident and

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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

English 19th Century Burl Walnut and Ormolu Tilt-Top Center Table
English 19th Century Burl Walnut and Ormolu Tilt-Top Center Table

English 19th Century Burl Walnut and Ormolu Tilt-Top Center Table

By Edward & Roberts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ormolu tilt top center table signed Edwards & Roberts. The circular table is raised by elegant lightly

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19th Century English Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Carved Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Center Table Attr to Pottier & Stymus
Antique Carved Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Center Table Attr to Pottier & Stymus

Antique Carved Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Center Table Attr to Pottier & Stymus

By Pottier & Stymus

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique Victorian center table, attributed to the renowned New York cabinetmakers Pottier

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Nordiska Kompaniet, Center Table, Oak, Sweden, 1920s
Nordiska Kompaniet, Center Table, Oak, Sweden, 1920s

Nordiska Kompaniet, Center Table, Oak, Sweden, 1920s

By Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in High Point, NC

An oak center or side table produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 27.5” H

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Center Table

Materials

Oak

Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850

$2,980

H 32.75 in W 39 in D 39 in

Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

. Found at the center of social activity, square tables such as this were used on a daily basis for dining

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Table

Materials

Elm

William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table
William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table

William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine William IV period rosewood, faux rosewood and giltwood center/library table with leather top

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Italian 19th c. Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Portoro Marble Center Table
Italian 19th c. Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Portoro Marble Center Table

Italian 19th c. Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Portoro Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Portoro marble, faux Porphyr, and Semi Precious Stone center table. This exquisite rectangular table is

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

d'Alep marble center table. The table is raised by spectacular cabriole legs with beautiful scrolled feet

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood, Fruitwood And Leather Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood, Fruitwood And Leather Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood, Fruitwood And Leather Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

leather center table. The rectangular table is raised by elegant circular fluted tapered legs with fine

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood, Giltwood

Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys
Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys

Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

This unusual and interesting center table was produced in France, during the middle of the latter

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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Octagonal Center Table
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Octagonal Center Table

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Octagonal Center Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine Italian, 19th century octagonal Pietra dura inlaid table raised on an ebonized base

Category

Late 19th Century Italian International Style Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The table is raised by elegant cabriole legs with beautiful pierced wrap around foliate

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Italian Sorrento Center Table
Mid-19th Century Italian Sorrento Center Table

Mid-19th Century Italian Sorrento Center Table

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

tables, almost always constructed in walnut and typically having geometric inlay and other decorative

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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Regency Giltwood, Satinwood and Ebony Center Table
Regency Giltwood, Satinwood and Ebony Center Table

Regency Giltwood, Satinwood and Ebony Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

Very much in the manner of Thomas Hope. Circular top with satinwood and ebony inlaid design. The tripartite legs with water gilt lions heads with brass ring handles and ebonized legs...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Center Table
French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Center Table

French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Center Table

Located in New York, NY

Our gueridon table in the Empire style, circa 1880s with mahogany veneer features legs in pilaster

Category

Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Regency Burl Elm And Giltwood Center Table
Regency Burl Elm And Giltwood Center Table

Regency Burl Elm And Giltwood Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

gilded feet. Can also be used as a small dining table.

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1810s English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Elm, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight Leg Oval Center Table from Naples
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight Leg Oval Center Table from Naples

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight Leg Oval Center Table from Naples

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble eight leg oval center table from Naples. The table is raised by eight most decorative patinated

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Center Table
Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Center Table

Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Center Table

Located in Kittery Point, ME

laurel branches centered by flowerheads, raised on three square tapering legs surmounted by gilt-bronze

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table
Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

" Condition: Please see detail photos. The table is distressed with various signs of great age including spots

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Early 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Center Table
Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Center Table

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular tiltable top with brass inlaid banding with conforming apron on a flat sided brass mounted columnar support joining a brass mounted tripartite plinth base raised on three s...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Center Table In Rosewood and Brass
Regency Center Table In Rosewood and Brass

Regency Center Table In Rosewood and Brass

Located in New York, NY

Superb early 19th century Rosewood Regency table with beaded circular tilt top above a highly

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Large Mahogany Regency Center Table, circa 1800
Large Mahogany Regency Center Table, circa 1800

Large Mahogany Regency Center Table, circa 1800

Located in Berlin, DE

A mahogany Regency drum table, the circular original leather lined top of a lovely faded green

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19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Center Table
Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Center Table

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

With a circular hinged top with brass inlaid border supported on a triangular support ending on a conforming base with brass stringing and raised on plain Greek form feet. Casters.

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1830s English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Unusual Italian Walnut and Giltwood Center Table
Unusual Italian Walnut and Giltwood Center Table

Unusual Italian Walnut and Giltwood Center Table

$14,800

H 30.5 in W 33 in D 23.75 in

Unusual Italian Walnut and Giltwood Center Table

Located in New York, NY

The oval top veneered in a radiating pattern with highly figured walnut, with stiff-leaf gilt-metal banding, over a frieze drawer; raised on gilt-metal mounted fruitwood volutes and ...

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1830s Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high-quality Italian early 19th century Louis XV style giltwood and marble center

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Desk/Center Table Attributed to Francois Link
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Desk/Center Table Attributed to Francois Link

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Desk/Center Table Attributed to Francois Link

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and ormolu one drawer center table attributed to François Linke. The rectangular table is raised by

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Stripped and Parcel Paint French Rococo Style Center Table with Rouge Marble Top
Stripped and Parcel Paint French Rococo Style Center Table with Rouge Marble Top

Stripped and Parcel Paint French Rococo Style Center Table with Rouge Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and beautifully carved wooden center table from France incorporates design elements

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Giltwood Center Table with Breccia Marble Top, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Giltwood Center Table with Breccia Marble Top, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Giltwood Center Table with Breccia Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A magnificent 19th century Louis XV style giltwood center table featuring an elegant serpentine

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19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Breccia Marble

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Brèche Jaune Marble Center Table
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Brèche Jaune Marble Center Table

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Brèche Jaune Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and Brèche Jaune marble center table. The

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815
French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815

French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine Empire center table crafted of beautifully patinated burl walnut veneers over secondary

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19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table

By Henry Dasson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table attributed to Henry Dasson. The circular table is raised by delicate topie shaped feet with

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table

$24,980Sale Price|41% Off

H 29.25 in W 53 in D 34.25 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

center table or desk with drawer, by Ébéniste Louis Gradé, Gradé et Pelcot, Paris. The lock engraved: L

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rosewood and Ormolu Side Table / Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rosewood and Ormolu Side Table / Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rosewood and Ormolu Side Table / Center Table

By Victor Raulin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. Rosewood and ormolu side table/center table signed by

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table Vienna, circa 1825 A rare and

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood And Grey Marble Center Table
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood And Grey Marble Center Table

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood And Grey Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The rectangular table is finished on all sides and is raised on fine topie shaped supports

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table Vienna, circa 1825 A rare and

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table
Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table

Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most important Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Scagliola, Walnut

Italian Late 19th Century Baroque St. Carved Stone, Wood And Mosaic Center Table
Italian Late 19th Century Baroque St. Carved Stone, Wood And Mosaic Center Table

Italian Late 19th Century Baroque St. Carved Stone, Wood And Mosaic Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and mosaic center table. This spectacular table is raised by three elegant 'C' scrolled pierced carved

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Stone, Marble

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut, Mahogany and Exotic Wood Center Table
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut, Mahogany and Exotic Wood Center Table

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut, Mahogany and Exotic Wood Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An attractive Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Walnut, Mahogany and exotic wood center table. The

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Vert Campan Marble Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Vert Campan Marble Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Vert Campan Marble Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center table. The scalloped table is raised by lovely cabriole legs with scrolled acanthus leaf feet

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Oval Jugend Center Table in Oak with Brass Details, Finland Early 20th Century
Oval Jugend Center Table in Oak with Brass Details, Finland Early 20th Century

Oval Jugend Center Table in Oak with Brass Details, Finland Early 20th Century

Located in Helsinki, FI

contrast to the rich oak tones. The proportions make it equally suitable as a center table in an entryway

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Early 20th Century Finnish Jugendstil Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood and Breche Rouge marble center table
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood and Breche Rouge marble center table

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood and Breche Rouge marble center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Breche Rouge marble center table. This impressive rectangular single drawer console is raised by four

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Asian Center Table With Decorative Pearl Inlay and Stone Top
Antique Asian Center Table With Decorative Pearl Inlay and Stone Top

Antique Asian Center Table With Decorative Pearl Inlay and Stone Top

Located in Trenton, NJ

This decorative round center table combines timeless beauty with functional versatility. The

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Center Table

Materials

Stone

An Italian late 18th century Walnut, Fruitwood and Mother of Pearl center table
An Italian late 18th century Walnut, Fruitwood and Mother of Pearl center table

An Italian late 18th century Walnut, Fruitwood and Mother of Pearl center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of Pearl center table. This wonderful table is raised on a hexagon shaped Walnut base with reeded

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut

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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.