Center Tables
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 2000s Vietnamese Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Giltwood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Silver
20th Century British Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Nutwood, Burl
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Kingwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Gesso, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Leather, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut, Mahogany
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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