Center Tables
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Maple, Walnut, Burl
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Plaster
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Other
1830s British Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Center Tables
Cedar
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Maple
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1880s Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1870s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Cowhide, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Nutwood, Burl
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
1880s English Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1870s French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
Antique and Vintage Center Tables
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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