Where should I place a centre table?

These tables are designed to float in the middle of a room rather than sit against a wall, as their backs are finished to match the front. They work particularly well behind a sofa, in the centre of a home library, or as a grand entrance hall focal point.

How do I use an antique writing table today?

They function effectively as freestanding desks for laptops and correspondence, offering ample surface area and often concealed drawer storage. The finished aesthetic also allows them to serve as display surfaces for lamps, books, and decorative objects without needing a wall for support.

What is the difference between a library table and a writing table?

Library tables are traditionally larger, heavier pieces designed for heavy volumes, frequently featuring circular drum tops or spacious rectangular proportions. Writing tables often incorporate inset leather skivers and shallower drawers specifically intended for paperwork and correspondence.

How can I tell a French style table from an English one?

French pieces, particularly those in the Louis XV or Louis XVI taste, often feature extensive ormolu mounts, curved cabriole legs, and elaborate floral marquetry. English examples from the Georgian and Victorian periods tend to rely on architectural dignity, rich mahogany or burr walnut grains, and more restrained classical lines.

Search 0

46,340 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 79 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

Centre Writing Table

79 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Antique Centre Writing Table

211 items · page 14 of 14

← Page 14 of 14 →

An antique centre writing table sits proudly in the middle of a room, offering both a generous surface and a finished back for a freestanding display.

18th century

Save

Jacobean Period Oak Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

tables

Victorian Small Mahogany Centre Writing Table

19th century

Save

Victorian Small Mahogany Centre Writing Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

tables

William1v Rosewood End Turned Support Centre Table with End Drawers.

19th century

Save

William1v Rosewood End Turned Support Centre Table with End Drawers.

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

tables

← 1 ... 10 11 12 13 14 →

65,867

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

2,954

Antique Uploads This Month

439,889

Total Antiques Sold

Antique Centre Writing Table

Jacobean Period Oak Centre Table

Victorian Small Mahogany Centre Writing Table

William1v Rosewood End Turned Support Centre Table with End Drawers.

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories