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What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
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The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Extra Large Jane and Gordon Martz Coffee Table / Bench for Marshall Studios
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Extra long rectangle coffee table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with olive and taupe square ceramic tiles and the frame and legs are solid wa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Pipe Form Bar Cart, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Coronado, CA
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Table, Terrazzo Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Table, Terrazzo Marble Top, and hourglass mahogany base held together with a solid brass ring.
Dimensions:
30" diameter (top)
20" high
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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables
Materials
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Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Dining Table by Adoux Minnet & Georges Chassin - 1960's
Located in New York, NY
1960's stunning French Riviera rattan and ceramic tiles table by Audoux Minnet and French ceramist Georges Chassin. Chassin signature on one of the tiles.
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Wrought Iron Martini Table, Small
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. 500
Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes.
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Giulio Moscatelli for Meroni round center or dining table in rare rosewood
Located in Medesano, IT
Giulio Moscatelli for Meroni round center or dining table in rare rosewood with hexagonal base, Italy, circa 1964. This exquisite midcentury table design although simple in form is e...
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