Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian International Style Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
1920s German Art Deco Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood, Birch
19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Rosewood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
1860s Italian Country Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Mahogany
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Maple
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Elm, Rosewood
1920s English Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Amboyna, Wood
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Gold Leaf, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood
1620s French Renaissance Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century European Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Mahogany
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Ebony
1820s English George IV Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood
1890s Scottish Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Octagonal Center Tables
Walnut
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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.
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