Console Tables
Early 18th Century Regency Antique Console Tables
Siena Marble
Late 20th Century Philippine Hepplewhite Console Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Console Tables
Wood
2010s Danish Modern Console Tables
Concrete
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Console Tables
Marble
2010s Lebanese Modern Console Tables
Travertine, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Console Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Post-Modern Console Tables
Stone, Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Console Tables
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Clay
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Console Tables
Stone
Late 18th Century French Chinese Export Antique Console Tables
Steel, Iron
1920s American Other Vintage Console Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Console Tables
Wood, Hardwood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Console Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Console Tables
Travertine
Late 19th Century English Antique Console Tables
Marble
2010s Korean Modern Console Tables
Acrylic
2010s Korean Modern Console Tables
Acrylic
2010s Korean Modern Console Tables
Acrylic
2010s Korean Modern Console Tables
Acrylic
Late 18th Century French Antique Console Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Console Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Console Tables
Steel, Metal
2010s Australian Post-Modern Console Tables
Brass, Aluminum, Other
2010s Polish Post-Modern Console Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Onyx, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Console Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Marble
2010s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Oak
1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Console Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Console Tables
Iron
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Console Tables
Iron
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Console Tables
Wood, Glass
Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Other
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Other
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables
Brass
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Console Tables
Limestone
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Console Tables
Other
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Other Console Tables
Glass, Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Bronze
Vintage, New and Antique Console Tables
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.