Center Tables
1820s American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Fabric, Glass, Oak
19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry
1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Tortoise Shell
1970s Italian Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Textile, Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Tulipwood, Walnut, Wood
1860s English Antique Center Tables
Faux Bamboo
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Other
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1870s Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Birch, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1860s European Antique Center Tables
Textile, Wood, Paint
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Cane
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
19th Century Brazilian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Zinc
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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