Center Tables
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper
19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Burl
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Victorian Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Center Tables
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1850s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1840s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1880s French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Pine
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1890s American High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Maple, Tulipwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Zinc
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Porcelain, Oak, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Fruitwood
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Glass, Paint
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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