Center Tables
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Scagliola, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Scagliola
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Stained Glass
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Oak
Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Maple, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Center Tables
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Régence Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Iron
20th Century American Post-Modern Center Tables
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1860s English Antique Center Tables
Ash
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wicker, Oak, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mission Center Tables
Wicker, Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cherry, Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Brass
1810s English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1920s American Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XV Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
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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