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Why is it called a console table?
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Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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First Edition Superstudio 'Quaderna' console table or bench, 1970s
By Superstudio
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A ''Quaderna'' console table or bench by the iconic radical Superstudio collective, Italy. This piece is a 1st edition, before Zanotta started manufacturing in larger volumes. This t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Swedish Painted Console From Early 18th Century Marble Painted
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A finely handcrafted Swedish Louis XVI console table from the early 18th century. Made of oak, the table features a beautifully carved apron with rosette and floral motifs, and taper...
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Beech, Oak, Pine
Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Wall Console W/ Acanthus Supports by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite wall-mounted console table by Grosfeld House epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of American Art Deco furniture design circa 1940. Constructed from ebonized waln...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Elm Wood Console Table with Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood console is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Painted Elm Wood Console Table with Drawers 84.5"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood console is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
André Sornay Attribution, Console Table, Wood, France, 1930s
By Andre Sornay
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table attributed to André Sornay, France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 61.0"W x 16.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Console Tables
Materials
Wood
