Porcelain Table Center
Antique 18th Century Victorian Center Tables
Wood, Porcelain, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Center Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Regency Center Tables
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Center Tables
Porcelain, Amboyna
Antique 18th Century Japanese Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Victorian Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Centerpieces
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces
Bronze
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Antique 1840s English Greek Revival Center Tables
Porcelain, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Stone, Cast Stone, Granite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble...
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Porcelain
Enamel
Antique 19th Century Center Tables
Porcelain, Wood, Lucite
Early 20th Century American Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1990s European Napoleon III Center Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Porcelain, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Center Tables
Porcelain, Wood
20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Center Tables
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Center Tables
Amboyna, Ebony, Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Center Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Platters and Serveware
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Meiji Furniture
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Center Tables
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1870s American Adirondack Game Tables
Porcelain, Hardwood, Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Centerpieces
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Austrian Center Tables
Steel
Antique 19th Century Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Centerpieces
Porcelain
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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.
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