Center Chinese Table
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Center Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Center Tables
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Elm
20th Century Chinese Export Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Serpentine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Wood
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Center Tables
Elm
Antique 18th Century Victorian Center Tables
Wood, Porcelain, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Early 2000s American Ming Center Tables
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Center Tables
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
Antique 1830s Chinese Center Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Center Tables
Stone
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Center Tables
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Cypress
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Wood, Burl
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Elm
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Center Tables
Bone, Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Center Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Elm, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Bamboo
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinoiserie Center Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century European George III Center Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s European Chinoiserie Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Center Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Export Center Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
2010s Chinese Minimalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Chinese Minimalist Center Tables
Marble
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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.
Find a growing collection of antique and vintage center tables on 1stDibs today.
- What is a center table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A center table is usually circular and placed in the middle of a parlor or foyer, although they may appear elsewhere. They can be made of any material — including marble, glass, wood and lucite — and typically do not adhere to any particular style. Because of this variability, they are generally easy to position in a room.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- What is a Chinese kang table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a Chinese tea table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
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