Center Tables
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Ash, Epoxy Resin, Wood
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Mirror, Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
1940s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Giltwood
1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1990s American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Iron
19th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Pine
Late 19th Century European Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
1880s Rococo Antique Center Tables
Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Marble
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Crystal, Marble
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Walnut
1840s German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper, Lead
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Glass, Oak, Pine, Beads
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Center Tables
Pine, Paint
20th Century Swedish Rococo Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Glass
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
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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