Center Tables
1820s Swedish Antique Center Tables
Birch
Mid-19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century European Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century European Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1880s Syrian Moorish Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1860s French High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Brass
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1840s Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass
19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1850s American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1820s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century British British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Hardwood
19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Center Tables
Marble
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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