Center Tables
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1670s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1990s Indian Center Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1700s Italian Romantic Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Softwood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Elm
18th Century European Other Antique Center Tables
Metal
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1990s Danish Center Tables
Metal
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Rosewood, Wood
1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1690s Swiss Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s North American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Wood
18th Century Swiss Antique Center Tables
Beech, Pine
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
1990s Italian Center Tables
Smoked Glass
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Nutwood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
17th Century Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Agate, Marble
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s Post-Modern Center Tables
Lacquer
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
17th Century Antique Center Tables
Oak
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Center Tables
Padouk, Satinwood
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
1730s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1690s English William and Mary Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pearwood
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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