Why are console tables so low?

Console 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.

What is a console table used for?

Console 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.

Should a console table be taller than a couch?

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.

What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?

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.

How wide should a console table be in an entryway?

In 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.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because 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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

What are the five main table settings?

The five main table settings are basic, informal, formal, five-course and buffet. Basic is for everyday dining and includes one fork, one spoon, one knife and one plate. An informal place setting usually adds a salad fork and a soup spoon, as well as a bread plate and a knife. All of these elements go into a formal setting, and hosts typically add dessert forks and spoons. Five-course place settings will usually include special silverware for the fish course and may also feature additional glasses for wine pairings. For buffets, silverware often gets grouped together in decorative containers or rolled in napkins for guests to take as they make their way along the buffet line. Find a wide range of tableware and silverware on 1stDibs.

What is the best toddler table and chair set?

The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.

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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Console Tables

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Rattan

1980 Green Rattan Mirror Console Table and Mirror

H 82 in W 42 in D 14.5 in

Baden Set of 3 Console Table

Located in Paris, FR

Console table baden set of 3 with structure In resin hand-covered with silver leaf. Measures

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

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Silver Leaf

Baden Set of 3 Console Table

H 35.83 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in

Eclectic Consoles Tables in Bronze, 1980s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Pair of eclectic wood, glass and metal console tables, 1980s. Bronze-colored metallic finish

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Console Tables

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Glass, Wood

Eclectic Consoles Tables in Bronze, 1980s, Set of 2

H 30.32 in W 57.88 in D 15.75 in

Set of 2 Sculpted Contemporary Consoles Table by Faina

By Victoria Yakusha

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 sculpted contemporary indoor consoles table by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material

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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Console Tables

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Steel

Set of 2 Sculpted Contemporary Consoles Table by Faina

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in

Set of Sestante Black Glass Coffee Table and Console

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

of Sestante Black glass coffee table and console. Furniture collection of rigorous and essential

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2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

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Glass

Set of Sestante Black Glass Coffee Table and Console

H 14.18 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

Tessellated Console Table and Mirror Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Featuring a unique light shade of tessellated stone, this console table and mirror set is sure to

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Stone

Tessellated Console Table and Mirror Set

H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in

Console Table and Mirror Set, France 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

Set composed of one decorative console table, with four legs, and a matching large wall mirror

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Console Tables

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Carrara Marble

Console Table and Mirror Set, France 1920s

H 30.32 in W 40.95 in D 12.21 in

Set of Two Antique Church Consoles

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Set of two French antique church consoles made of solid oak Ca.1850. Originally used for church

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Antique 1850s French Rustic Console Tables

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Oak

Set of Two Antique Church Consoles

H 15.75 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in

"Molto" Bamboo Console (set of 2)

Located in Roma, RM

Console in Bamboo. Italian manifacture. Other dimensions available on request.

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo

"Molto" Bamboo Console (set of 2)

H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in

Console table & mirror sculptural set. One of a kind. Hand crafted

By Rinat Design

Located in London, GB

One of a kind sculptural console table and mirror set, handcrafted in Stucco marmo. A 16th century

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

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Steel

Console table & mirror sculptural set. One of a kind. Hand crafted

H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Small Console Tables

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a captivating Pair of Belgian Console Tables

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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Small Console Tables

H 32.29 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in

Set of 2 Heritage Gwol Console Tables by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Heritage Gwol Console Tables by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D98 x W28 x H76 cm Materials

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2010s Korean Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Heritage Gwol Console Tables by Lee Jung Hoon

H 29.93 in W 11.03 in D 38.59 in

Vintage Rosewood Console Table & Mirror by Paolo Buffa, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Console with Paolo Buffa style mirror in maple and rosewood on the front the drawer has a thread

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Console Table & Mirror by Paolo Buffa, Set of 2

H 67.72 in W 47.25 in D 13 in

Carrocel Custom Walnut Console Table with Stool Set

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

This console table and stool set is made to order. Crafted out of solid walnut, the table and two

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2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carrocel Custom Walnut Console Table with Stool Set

H 36.25 in W 48 in D 14 in

Set of Three Studio Crafted Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Console Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

console tables covered in Macassar ebony veneer, ca. 1990s. Macassar ebony veneer was a widely used wood

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1990s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Macassar, Lacquer

Set of Three Studio Crafted Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Console Tables

H 36 in W 48 in D 14 in

Architectural Pair of Italian Console Tables

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of two architectural 1970s Italian oak and marble console tables. Wonderful 2.5" thick gray

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Architectural Pair of Italian Console Tables

H 30.25 in W 36 in D 19 in

Pair of Regency Style Console Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

Late Regency style bleached mahogany D form console table with an antiqued finish, two drawers

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Style Console Tables

H 33 in W 54 in D 11 in

Louis XV Style Corner Consoles, Set of 2

Located in Paris, FR

scrolls. The console table reached the height of fashion in France during the Louis XV period. The design

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Corner Consoles, Set of 2

H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Set of Three Venetian Rococo Pieces, One Console Table and Two Night Sands

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Patinated wood, gold leaf and mirror three piece set of Venetian rococo console table and night

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Three Venetian Rococo Pieces, One Console Table and Two Night Sands

H 31.89 in W 38.19 in D 12.6 in

English Console Table of Cherry, 'Two of Two'

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English console or serving table of patinated cherry wood, featuring a rectangular top set

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Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

English Console Table of Cherry, 'Two of Two'

H 28.75 in W 39 in D 13.88 in

English Console Table of Cherry 'One of Two'

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English console or serving table of patinated cherry wood, featuring a rectangular top set

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Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

English Console Table of Cherry 'One of Two'

H 28.75 in W 38.88 in D 14 in

Fine Set of Massive Brass Tables and Console by Nucci Valsecchi, Italy 1975

By Nucci Valsecchi

Located in Brussels, BE

Heavy massive brass tables (two) and a small console table. Two--tiers with clear glass tops and a

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Set of Massive Brass Tables and Console by Nucci Valsecchi, Italy 1975

H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 9.85 in

Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee & Console Table by Leon Rosen for Pace, Set of 2

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee Table and Sofa/Console Table by Leon Rosen for

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee & Console Table by Leon Rosen for Pace, Set of 2

H 27 in W 56.5 in D 17.5 in

MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set

By Lane Furniture

Located in New York, NY

and rich grains of walnut wood. The console table and end tables harmoniously combine form and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set

H 25.313 in W 56 in D 15 in

Atari Console Table

By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

The inset base of this console table offers interplay of forms that, combined with the geometric

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Leather

Atari Console Table

H 33.67 in W 55.32 in D 15.95 in

1970s Parchment Console Desk and Chair, Set of 2

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table and chair you could hope to find. This

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

1970s Parchment Console Desk and Chair, Set of 2

H 30 in W 55 in D 16 in

Vintage 1960s Gold Wall Mirror and Italian Marble Console Table Set

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency gilded console table set. This luxurious, gold leaf wall mirror is

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Marble

Vintage 1960s Gold Wall Mirror and Italian Marble Console Table Set

H 60 in W 23.5 in D 2.75 in

Rose Marble Top Console set

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of custom consoles can be configured as you like them. Angular shape base is made from solid

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2010s American Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Rose Marble Top Console set

H 33 in W 28 in D 15 in

Brushed Bronze Console Table

By Spazio Bressan

Located in Miami Beach, FL

finishes in our exquisite YY2 Console Table. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this console

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Console Tables

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Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Brushed Bronze Console Table

H 30 in W 60 in D 14 in

Robsjohn Gibbings Brass Console Table & Nesting Stools Set for Widdicomb 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Troy, MI

leg console table with complimenting pair of nested model 1730 webbed stools circa 1953 Original

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Robsjohn Gibbings Brass Console Table & Nesting Stools Set for Widdicomb 1950s

H 29 in W 60 in D 19 in

Vintage Iron & Wicker Console Table, 2 of 2

Located in Denver, CO

allow this item to be used as a console table or a small, writing desk. Glass may be required as a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron & Wicker Console Table, 2 of 2

H 29.25 in W 43 in D 23 in

Vintage Iron & Wicker Console Table, 1 of 2

Located in Denver, CO

allow this item to be used as a console table or a small, writing desk. Glass may be required as a

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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron & Wicker Console Table, 1 of 2

H 29.25 in W 43 in D 23 in

Resin Nesting Console Tables

Located in New York, NY

Unusual set of four resin nesting console tables.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Resin

Resin Nesting Console Tables

H 36 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in

Terrazzo Console Table Frida

Located in PARIS, FR

The magical union of Terrazzo and black steel gives this console table a refined elegance. Its

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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Terrazzo Console Table Frida

H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 46.46 in

French Empire Console Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Empire style Neo Classic console table with strict lines, perfect symmetries, and secrets

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Console Tables

Materials

Wood

French Empire Console Table

H 33 in W 36 in D 22 in

18th Century Pair of Console Tables Pearl Tesserae 1700

Located in Roma, RM

Console, one of a pair, in painted wood, lacquered in polychrome and gilded, rectangular top

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Antique 1720s Italian Régence Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

18th Century Pair of Console Tables Pearl Tesserae 1700

H 35.04 in W 50.4 in D 25.99 in

Painted and Carved Elephant Console & Mirror Set

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A painted and carved elephant console table and mirror set. Crafted with precision, the console

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Mid-20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted and Carved Elephant Console & Mirror Set

H 31 in W 53 in D 17 in

19th Century French Gilt Console or Hall Table and Matching Mirror Set

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

19th century French gilt console or hall table and matching mirror set This is a very attractive

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Gilt Console or Hall Table and Matching Mirror Set

H 32 in W 30 in D 15 in

Pair of Italian Sunburst Veneered Consoles / Side Tables, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

Very nice set of half-round Side Tables in very good condition. Manufactured in Italy in the

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Sunburst Veneered Consoles / Side Tables, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 21.66 in

Console & Mirror in Inlaid Walnut with Brass Hardware, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Prestigious console table with mirror in solid walnut and walnut panelling, on the front it has 2

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Console & Mirror in Inlaid Walnut with Brass Hardware, Set of 2

H 92.13 in W 52.76 in D 24.02 in

Antique French Art Deco Carved Wood & Marble Console Table & Wall Mirror Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique console table and mirror set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Softwood

Antique French Art Deco Carved Wood & Marble Console Table & Wall Mirror Set

H 68 in W 18.25 in D 2 in

Fine Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Console Tables

By Adam Weisweiler

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany console tables, in the manner of Adam

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Console Tables

H 37.8 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in

Art Dèco Console with Conucopia -Shaped Pilasters, 1930s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Beautiful and important pair of Art Deco consoles. Two finely carved pilasters with fruit finials

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Art Dèco Console with Conucopia -Shaped Pilasters, 1930s, Set of 2

H 32.68 in W 38.59 in D 16.15 in

Console Table 19th Century Chinese

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Black Lacquer Console Table. Qing Dynasty Console Table with humpback stretchers in

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Console Table 19th Century Chinese

H 34 in W 39.5 in D 16 in

Set of Two Tacchini 1953 & Colombo Marble Console by Lorenzo Bini

By Lorenzo Bini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

In these consoles designed by Lorenzo Bini, modern and contemporary works are captured by a marble

Category

2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Two Tacchini 1953 & Colombo Marble Console by Lorenzo Bini

H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 21.26 in

Trio Nesting Industrial Console Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

chic. The largest console table provides a substantial surface area, while the two smaller tables can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Trio Nesting Industrial Console Tables

H 34 in W 60 in D 18 in

Italian Art Deco Set of Console and Mirror By Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco set features a mirror and its matching wall hanging console. They were both produced

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Art Deco Set of Console and Mirror By Paolo Buffa, 1940s

H 4.34 in W 54.73 in D 11.03 in

Pair of Demi Lune Console Tables, Georgian Period 1820, Convertible

Located in Belmont, MA

Demilune Console Tables are a fantastic addition for anyone looking for a stylish and versatile set of

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Demi Lune Console Tables, Georgian Period 1820, Convertible

H 30.12 in W 46.07 in D 22.25 in

Harden Queen Anne Style Solid Cherry Sofa Console Table & Bench Stool Set

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in Dayton, OH

"Harden Furniture American Cherry Sofa Table & Stool Set, circa 1980s. Features a rectangular form

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Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Console Tables

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Harden Queen Anne Style Solid Cherry Sofa Console Table & Bench Stool Set

H 26 in W 52 in D 17 in

Stallion Console Table in Mahogany

By Louise Liljencrantz

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning display of artisan woodworking, the Stallion Console Table stands proud with its

Category

2010s Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Stallion Console Table in Mahogany

H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in

Amuneal's Butcher Block Console Table

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal’s modern butcher block console table is constructed from white oak endgrain cuts and solid

Category

2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Amuneal's Butcher Block Console Table

H 36 in W 60 in D 20 in

LaBarge Swan Console Sofa Table

By La Barge

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Brass Swan & Glass Console Sofa Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 28.25" high 60" wide 16

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

LaBarge Swan Console Sofa Table

H 28.25 in W 60 in D 16 in

Bowl Console Table by Wentz

By Guilherme Wentz

Located in Geneve, CH

Bowl Console Table by Wentz Dimensions: D 45 x W 165 x H 80 cm Materials: Steel, Ceramic, Stainless

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Bowl Console Table by Wentz

H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Console Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and faux painted marble consoles. Each freestanding console is raised by circular tapered fluted legs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Console Tables

H 37.75 in W 62.75 in D 30.75 in

Set of Tori Console and Mirror by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of Tori Console and Mirror by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede Unique piece Dimensions: W 82 x D 20

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Tori Console and Mirror by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

H 33.08 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Mahogany Console Tables Which Convert into a Twin Pillar Dining Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare and most unusual late George III pair of mahogany console tables which convert into a twin

Category

Antique 1810s English Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Console Tables Which Convert into a Twin Pillar Dining Table

H 28.25 in W 50 in D 99.5 in

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Console Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, tulipwood, ormolu, and Coquillier de Bilbao marble dessert consoles, signed by Jaques-Laurent Cosson. Each

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Console Tables

H 35 in W 50 in D 21 in

Angelo Mangiarotti set of 2 Nero Marquina marble consoles for Skipper Italy 1970

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper

Located in Almelo, NL

Angelo Mangiarotti set of 2 Nero Marquina marble consoles for Skipper in Italy 1970s This is a set

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Angelo Mangiarotti set of 2 Nero Marquina marble consoles for Skipper Italy 1970

H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in

Vintage Entryway Set of Wall Mirror, Walnut Console and Bench by Brugnoli, Italy

By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú, Ico Parisi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1959. The console table are made in walnut. The design of the corners of the mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Entryway Set of Wall Mirror, Walnut Console and Bench by Brugnoli, Italy

H 4.73 in W 76.78 in D 14.18 in

Mid-Century Set Of Two Console And Mirror Attributed to Paolo Buffa 1960s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century console and mirror attributed to Paolo Buffa 1960s The wooden console covered in silk

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Set Of Two Console And Mirror Attributed to Paolo Buffa 1960s

H 31.89 in W 37.8 in D 12.01 in

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Find a variety of set of console tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct set of console tables — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. We have 19 antique and vintage set of console tables in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of set of console tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Set of console tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Set of console tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Armani Casa, Giorgio Armani and Greenapple are consistently popular.

How Much are Set Of Console Tables?

Prices for set of console tables start at $136 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $5,392.

Questions About Set Of Console Tables

Why are console tables so low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console 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.
What is a console table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console 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.
Should a console table be taller than a couch?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
1 Answer
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.
How wide should a console table be in an entryway?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In 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.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because 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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
1 Answer
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.
What are the five main table settings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
The five main table settings are basic, informal, formal, five-course and buffet. Basic is for everyday dining and includes one fork, one spoon, one knife and one plate. An informal place setting usually adds a salad fork and a soup spoon, as well as a bread plate and a knife. All of these elements go into a formal setting, and hosts typically add dessert forks and spoons. Five-course place settings will usually include special silverware for the fish course and may also feature additional glasses for wine pairings. For buffets, silverware often gets grouped together in decorative containers or rolled in napkins for guests to take as they make their way along the buffet line. Find a wide range of tableware and silverware on 1stDibs.
What is the best toddler table and chair set?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.

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