Irish Specimen Table with a Marquetry Top of Various Woods
Located in Long Island City, NY
This stunning Irish mid-19th century table, in the style of British Ceylon specimen tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, Burl
British Ceylon Style Specimen Round Tilt-Top Table , 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
clockwise with contrasting exotic specimen woods extending from a central rosette fan compassed by an ebony
Rosewood, Mahogany
Late 19th-early 20th Century Ebonized Specimen Side Table from British Ceylon
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 19th-early 20th century ebonized specimen top side table from British Ceylon (modern day Sri
Wood
British Colonial Ceylon Specimen-Top Table, 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
specimen veneers including Ivory and Ebony. This style was a specialty of the Galle District of Ceylon
Wood
British Colonial Ceylon Specimen-Top Table, 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
specimen veneers including Ivory and Ebony. This style was a specialty of the Galle District of Ceylon
Wood
British Colonial Ceylon Specimen-Top Table, 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
a specialty of the Galle District of Ceylon which was famous for it's specimen-wood furniture. For
Wood
British Colonial Ceylon Specimen-Top Table, 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
a specialty of the Galle District of Ceylon which was famous for it's specimen-wood furniture. For
Wood
British Colonial Anglo Indian Ceylon Specimen Top Table 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
District of Ceylon which was famous for it's specimen-wood furniture. For further information about
Wood
$2,650
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
Bronze
Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese 16-17th century Ming stone table carved from a solid piece of stone. This table has a traditional scalloped apron and legs ending in scrolled feet. In well-preserved origi...
Stone
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center surrounded by Renaissance figures.
Metal
$12,900
H 14 in W 17.25 in D 11 in
French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece. This wonderful oval centerpiece is raised on a pierced Ormolu base decorated ele...
Crystal, Ormolu
$4,721 / set
H 20.48 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Pineapple Table Lamps in Emerald Green and Amber Color Murano Glass
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of table lamps was entirely handcrafted in Murano. They feature a main body in amber textured glass ,a honeycomb pattern that multiplies reflections on a round ...
Murano Glass
Monumental Antique French Walnut and Oak Figural Fireplace
Located in Tarzana, CA
Fine monumental 19th century French masterfully hand carved walnut and oak figural fireplace. This magnificent large hand carved fireplace is of solid walnut and oak. This fireplace...
Oak, Walnut
A floor lamp by Aino Aalto model 806A
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Some of the earliest works from the beloved architect Aino Marsio- Aalto . In this version floor lamp model 806A. The lamp made of birch with adjustable height of brass stem. Produc...
Hardwood
$92,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 91 in W 85 in D 20 in
Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Bookmatched Giant Citrine Geodes Set as Wings with High-Grade Golden Orange Druzy – Considered the Best X-Large Citrine Wings Worldwide ▫️ Description Giant in size, fabulous in be...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$3,500 / item
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
Fossil Coral Brain Coral Lamp, a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship, destined to be the centerpiece of conversation. Ethically sourced and delicately h...
Brass
Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Maple Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, 19th century, Egyptian Revival, carved maple armchair with horsehair upholstery is a beautiful example of furniture made during America’s second wave of Egyptian Revival whi...
Upholstery, Maple
Genuine Cluster Trilobite (Ptychopariida) Fossil on Matrix
Located in New York, NY
This incredible cluster of trilobites is found in it's original matrix and displays 4 complete or partial fossils throughout. This cluster comes with an acrylic stand so you can prop...
Cement, Other
15'x21' Antique, circa-1930, Pink Floral Chinese Peking Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1930, Chinese Peking rug features a dusty-pink field with delicate tendril flowering stems at each corner with auspicious symbols hanging from the branches, in a ...
Wool
Baccarat Handblown Tall Crystal Vase with Intaglio Wheel Cut Fruit Motif
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a familiar wheel cut motif that Baccarat used on vases and tazzas and this is beautifully executed on this tall vase. The solid and substantial clear blank is elegantly decor...
Crystal
$80,000
H 9.45 in Dm 6.3 in
Vase in glass souffle, Sign: Galle, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Galle worked in stone Gallé World Famous for his innovative work in several areas of the decorative arts, including glass, furniture & ceramics, Emile Galle` (1846-1904) was bo...
Glass
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B411
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Beautiful oval Art Deco Chinese rug in pink, beige, sky blue and black shade. Motive on this rug is very decorative in Chinese traditional ornaments of different colors. It look like...
Wool
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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