Center Tables
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Polish Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
1910s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1910s Edwardian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
Early 1900s European Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Metal
1910s Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Brass
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Early 1900s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Rosewood
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Center Tables
Metal
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century European Baroque Center Tables
Walnut, Pine, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century English Adam Style Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Birch
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Center Tables
Bone, Wood, Ebony
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables
Walnut
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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