Center Tables
1690s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Bamboo
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Metal
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
1990s Italian Center Tables
Glass
1990s Empire Center Tables
Stone, Iron
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Limestone
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Cherry
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1780s Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1790s American Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1710s English Antique Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Futurist Center Tables
Aluminum
1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1650s Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century and Earlier British Regency Antique Center Tables
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Pine
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1990s Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
17th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Center Tables
Pine
1650s English Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
1790s French Antique Center Tables
Oak
1620s French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Belgian Antique Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1750s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
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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