Center Tables
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm, Burl
1830s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century American Antique Center Tables
Marble
1880s Syrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Copper
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1890s French Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Wood, Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1840s European Antique Center Tables
Burl, Amboyna
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1810s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Center Tables
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Griotte Marble
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Ebony
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1860s French Louis XVI 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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