Center Chinese Table
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Vintage 1930s Chinese Center Tables
Wood, Hide
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rustic Center Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Vintage 1940s Chinese Center Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Center Tables
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Antique 19th Century Center Tables
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Beech, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Vintage 1960s American International Style Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Vintage 1940s Chinese Center Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Antique 1840s Chinese Center Tables
Early 20th Century Asian Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Center Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tables
Vintage 1940s Chinese Tables
Elm
Vintage 1940s Chinese Tables
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Game Tables
Elm
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Tables
Glass, Wood
Chinese Tables
Bamboo, Glass
20th Century Chinese Dining Room Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Marble
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Finding the Right Center-tables for You
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.
Find a growing collection of antique and vintage center tables on 1stDibs today.
- What is a center table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A center table is usually circular and placed in the middle of a parlor or foyer, although they may appear elsewhere. They can be made of any material — including marble, glass, wood and lucite — and typically do not adhere to any particular style. Because of this variability, they are generally easy to position in a room.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- What is a Chinese tea table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
- What is a Chinese kang table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.
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