Center Tables
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
1650s Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
1930s Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone, Marble
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century European Baroque Center Tables
Walnut, Pine, Hardwood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Center Tables
Wood, Paint
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Metal
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Limestone
1880s Syrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century European Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Center Tables
Marble, Metal
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1650s English Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Scagliola, Giltwood
17th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Pine
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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