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H 32 in W 46.75 in D 37 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Octagonal Rent Table with Pedestal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century English Regency octagonal mahogany rent table with green leather top, reeded pedestal base, and splay legs.
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Octagonal Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In a departure from the circular norm, this octagonal table has a rotating top with four functioning drawers and four dummy drawers, each with wood pulls. The three splay legs to the...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 29 in W 31 in D 31 in
Kittinger Thomas Jefferson Octagonal Mahogany Rotating File Rent Center Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful mahogany File or Rent table by Kittinger. This table is part of the Thomas Jefferson collection that was authorized by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation.
Mahogany
George III Library Rent Table or Center Table
Located in New York, NY
George III Library rent table or center table. A Fourth quarter, 18th century mahogany octagonal rotating top library rent table with molded edge and later green leather lining, ...
Mahogany
George III Library Rent Table or Center Table
Located in New York, NY
George III Library rent table or center table. A Fourth quarter, 18th century mahogany octagonal rotating top library rent table with molded edge and later green leather lining, wi...
Mahogany
English George III Style Octagonal Leather topped Rent Table
Located in Natchez, MS
George III Style Octagonal tooled leather topped rent table with central turned pedestal and foru feet with rosewood inlay and brass paw feet with casters table has four drawers
Mahogany
Early 19th Century George III Period Mahogany Rent Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany rent table of octagonal form, the black tooled leather writing surface upon a frieze of four drawers articulated by four four dummy drawers each wi...
Leather, Mahogany
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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