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

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What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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French Designer, Console Table, Iron, Marble, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and marble console table designed and produced in France, c. 1940s Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.75"H x 47.0"W x 18.0"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items shi...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

French Designer, Console Table, Iron, Marble, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and marble console table designed and produced in France, c. 1940s Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.75"H x 47.0"W x 18.0"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items shi...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Luxury Green Giraffe Console Table with Granite Top - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This Giraffe console table is made with a bright green powder coated steel frame and a striking granite stone top. Each table is handmade and each piece of granite is carefully sele...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

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Granite, Steel

Italian Designer, Console Table, Marble, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green marble console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass leg presents with light wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.625...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Brass

Collectible Design Architectural Console Table Lacquered By Hand
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant and sculptural console table is a study in streamlined design and modern form. The piece features a smooth, rectangular top and a lower top, both finished in lacquer, g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Lacquer

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Spanish Early 20th century Baroque style, ormolu mirror.    
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

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