$2,795 / item
H 30 in Dm 42 in
42 inch Round Mahogany Georgian Style Accent Foyer Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order round traditional mahogany accent or foyer table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of radial cut cathedral mahogany with a contrasting mahogan...
Mahogany
Marble Top Oak Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Scottish style carved oak round center table with an Italian Carrara marble top, carved vetruvian scroll work frieze, and out flaring fluted pedestal base. Dimensions: 35.5" W ...
Marble
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer and two deep drawers either side, all drawers are oak lined...
Mahogany
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Brass
Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having superb quality mahogany carved backs with a turned mahogany su...
Other
$14,781
H 30.32 in W 110.24 in D 55.91 in
Rare Irish 12/14 Seater Metamorphic Antique Superb Quality Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare Irish 12/14 seater metamorphic antique Victorian superb quality figured mahogany dining table having a superb quality figured mahogany top with a double thumb moulded edge stan...
Other
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 radially veneered and decorated with circular thread inlays in the center. The thr...
Wood
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned posts with urn finial...
Mahogany
Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture has all the outstanding qualities of an antique original. Made of select mahogany solids and mahogany veneers, the desk has four ...
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Diminutive proportions built relatively shallow with a hinged fall front opening to a fitted interior over four drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.
Brass
Custom English Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Absolutely stunning, swirled mahogany graces the top of this two-pedestal, two-leaf, classically styled dining table. Banded in straight grain mahogany with a delicate stringing of b...
Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood
$6,695 / item
H 30.5 in W 46 in D 116 in
Banded Cathedral Mahogany Georgian Style Pedestal Dining Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a made-to-order Traditional cathedral mahogany dining table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of slip-matched cathedral mahogany and a contrasting border se...
Mahogany
Rattan Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 57" W x 20" D x 30" H, this stunning piece combines natural beauty with functional design, making it a perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with high-quality rattan, ...
Rattan
$9,900 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 146 in
Custom Traditional Ribbon Mahogany Georgian Style Dining Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a made-to-order traditional ribbon mahogany dining table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It’s Classic look features a field of slip-matched ribbon cut mahogany. The finish is...
Mahogany
Round Shape Marquetry Top Pedestal Center Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Round shape neoclassical style marquetry top pedestal center table with base worked design details. The table is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. The table s...
Gold
Pair of Regency Oval Mahogany Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style flame veneered and mahogany lamp table, the oval top on gently splayed acanthus capital and reeded tapering legs joined by an under tier. Dimensions: 20" W x 17" D x...
Wood
19th Century Neo-Classical Round Center Table
Located in Miami, FL
This was acquired in Italy at a private estate sale. The burled walnut wood table sits on a tripod base and makes an elegant center table for an entrance or foyer, or for a cozy corn...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
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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