English 27" Octagonal Gueridon-Style Table Nicely Carved w/Animal Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mid-century English table, with its octagonal shape and mythically inspired legs, will make a wonderful accent or smaller-sized center table for your home.
Wood
Octagonal Italian Pietre Dure Mosaic Inlay Carrara White Marble Table Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Octagonal Carrara White marble table top profusely decorated with Italian Pietre Dure mosaic inlays using green malachite, dark blue lapis, light blue turquoise, light green jade, mo...
Marble
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance.
Oak
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance.
Oak
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Octagon Table with Carrera Marble (Rare)
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Octagon Table with Carrera Marble Unique Piece Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
Carrara Marble, Brass
Octagonal Lucite Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table Mint
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagonal Lucite base glass top Mid-Century Modern round coffee table mint!
Brass
Jan Vlug Octagonal Table in Wengé and Metal by Atelier Bergwood, Belgium, 1970s
By Atelier Bergwood, Jan Vlug
Located in Ghent, BE
Jan Vlug for Bergwood, center table wengé and metal, Belgium, 1970s. Rare and exclusive dining table with a characteristic graphical base and stunning executed tabletop. The table i...
Metal
Octagonal Pietre Dure Marble Inlay Mosaic Table Top with Lapis and Turquoise
Located in Marbella, ES
Octagonal Italian pietre dure technique handmade mosaic black marble tabletop with blue lapis lazuli, turquoise and other semiprecious stones inlay.
Marble
Octagonal Marble Tabletop with Hardstone Floral Marquetry.
Located in Marbella, ES
An exceptional octagonal tabletop crafted from black marble, featuring refined *pietra dura* (hardstone) marquetry. Its central composition depicts an elegant vase overflowing with f...
Stone, Marble
Lamb of Manchester C E Horton. An Anglo-Japanese mahogany octagonal centre table
By Lamb of Manchester, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester by Charles Edward Horton attributed. In the style of Edward William Godwin. A fine quality rare Anglo-Japanese flame mahogany octagonal centre table, on four taper...
Mahogany
English Mahogany Tilt Top Center Table with Lions Paw Feet, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tilt top center table with octagon shaped pedestal, tripod base, and resting on the original lion's paw feet with brass casters.
Brass
Octagonal Marble Tabletop with Hardstone and Bird Marquetry
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant octagonal tabletop crafted from black marble, featuring a refined marquetry composition of semi-precious hardstones. The design showcases a central motif of birds at a fou...
Stone, Marble
Octagonal Marble Tabletop with Pietra Dura and Italian Birds
Located in Marbella, ES
An exclusive octagonal tabletop crafted from black marble, featuring an elegant *pietra dura* composition. The design combines a selection of natural marbles in varying shades, arran...
Stone, Marble
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lamp Table, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak octagonal lamp table, center table, or occasional side table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26"...
Oak
$3,780Sale Price / set|48% Off
Pair of Antique Painted Console Tables from Northern Italy, circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful antique Italian console tables are painted in an old rose and ochre/gold, and when pushed together, form a lovely octagonal center table.
Wood
English Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ebonized and burl wood octagonal center table featuring an inlaid burl top and out swept sabre legs resting on original brass casters.
Brass
Antique Renaissance Octagonal Painted Center Table, End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Renaissance octagonal painted center table ~ End table was fashioned from solid oak, and features carved detail from the surface to the teardrop feet!
Oak
Vintage Handcrafted Octagonal Bamboo Side Folding Table, Center Table, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Mid-Century Modern handcrafted and handwoven octagonal bamboo foldable side table. Decorative and sturdy X base. The table is easy to fold and uses a small storage place. Measu...
Metal
$1,440Sale Price|42% Off
Hollywood Regency Style Filigree Design Octagonal Silver Center or Side Table
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Hollywood Regency style octagonal center or side table, crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Brass
PETITE Antique French Octagon Center Side TABLE Side End Renaissance Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
PETITE Antique French Octagon Center Side TABLE Side End Renaissance Carved Oak.
Oak
Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage Octagon Center or Dining Table w/Glass Top
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a phenomenal vintage Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage dining or center table comprised of an octagon walnut toned wood pedestal base table featuring exquisite carved fretw...
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Modern Octagonal Brass Base Glass Top Round Coffee Center Table MINT
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Octagonal Brass Base Glass Top Round Coffee Center Table MINT
Brass
Lucite Glass and Brass Round Octagon Shape Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite glass and brass octagon shape coffee center table. In style of Charles Hollies Johns.
Brass
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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