Center Tables
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Iron
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Leather, Fruitwood
17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
Late 17th Century Maltese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Olive
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Wood
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Pine, Paint
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
1770s George III Antique Center Tables
Harewood
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Slate
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Glass, Beech
Mid-18th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1740s English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
18th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1650s French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century Swiss Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
1990s Italian Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Velvet
1750s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Yew
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1790s English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Glass
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Onyx
1790s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1760s English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut, Bone
1990s American Center Tables
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
18th Century French Antique Center Tables
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Center Tables
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Center Tables
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Wood
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Center Tables
Early 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
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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