Center Tables
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Nutwood, Burl
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Kingwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Leather, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Rosewood, Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Softwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Hardwood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Center Tables
Onyx
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Onyx
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
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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