Center Tables
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Fabric, Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1840s European Antique Center Tables
Burl, Amboyna
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Giltwood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1820s American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Textile, Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century European Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1860s English Antique Center Tables
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1880s Syrian Moorish Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Silver
Mid-19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
1890s French Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Brazilian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Birch, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1860s European Antique Center Tables
Textile, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th 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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