Center Tables
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
1780s Italian Antique Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Wood, Cherry
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
17th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century European George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1770s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Regency Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Late 17th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Japanese Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
17th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Beech
1690s English William and Mary Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Marble
1790s Italian Directoire Antique Center Tables
Porphyry
18th Century British Antique Center Tables
Yew
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1730s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Center Tables
Metal
Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1680s Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
Late 18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1790s American Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
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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