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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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Large solid beech oval table with sliding top and two extensions.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Located in Porto, PT
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