Center Tables
1960s English George II Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George I Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Other
20th Century European George II Center Tables
Satinwood
1820s German Georgian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Satinwood
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American George III Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1810s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown George III Center Tables
Brass
1960s English Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Center Tables
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Oak
1780s Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-18th Century European George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Early 20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 18th Century British George I Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Georgian Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique 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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