French Marquetry Center Tables
Antique 1890s French Country Center Tables
Vintage 1970s French Center Tables
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Center Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Brass
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Breccia Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Country Pedestals
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Gueridon
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Gueridon
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Gueridon
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Center Tables
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Center Tables
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Tables
Shell, Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century French Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Brass
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Center Tables
Wood
French Center Tables
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Antique 19th Century Center Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Kingwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
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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.
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