Center Tables
Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
1980s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Steel
1730s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier British Regency Antique Center Tables
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Fruitwood
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Pine, Paint
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
1750s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Yew
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Granite
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Velvet
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Glass, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Onyx
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Iron
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1650s French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Limestone
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
16th Century French Medieval Antique Center Tables
Elm, Oak
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
1790s English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1770s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1770s George III Antique Center Tables
Harewood
1980s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Leather, Fruitwood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Ebony
17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Ash, Walnut
Late 17th Century Maltese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Olive
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Center Tables
1760s English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Center Tables
Olive
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper
1790s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Center Tables
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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