Oval Console Tables
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Console Tables
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Console Tables
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Travertine
20th Century Console Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Console Tables
Composition
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Console Tables
Copper, Other
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Console Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Console Tables
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Console Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century English Louis XIII Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Console Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century Danish Console Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Aluminum, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Console Tables
Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Gold, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
Antique 1840s English William IV Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Console Tables
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Aluminum
Early 20th Century German Console Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Baroque Center Tables
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Console Tables
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Chinese Anglo Raj Console Tables
Bronze
2010s German Art Deco Console Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Stone, Metal
Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Console Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique 1760s English George III Console Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Console Tables
Maple
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Console Tables
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Console Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Console Tables
Oak, Cedar
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Console Tables
Satinwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s American American Craftsman Console Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Console Tables
Cedar, Oak
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Finding the Right Console Tables for You
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.
- Are oval tables good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.
You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.
Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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