Center Tables
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Glass, Giltwood
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Minimalist Antique Center Tables
Metal
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Wood
1980s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Lucite, Glass
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Satinwood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Cedar
18th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Porcelain, Oak, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer, Alligator
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
1780s Italian Antique Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Wood, Cherry
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Fruitwood
1780s Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century European George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
17th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Late 17th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Limestone
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1690s English William and Mary Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century Japanese Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
Early 18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
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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