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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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French Art Nouveau Gilt Console Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Art Nouveau giltwood console table circa 1900, a sculptural piece of furniture that expresses the artistry of the period when every aspect of interior design was an opportunit...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Reclaimed Wood Console Table with 18 Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted with reclaimed wood in an ebony painted finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its abundance of drawers, it serves as an excellent entry piece or se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Reya console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our custom made console is a perfect blend of style and functionality. Crafted with reclaimed wood in a walnut finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its ab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
Materials
Elm
$2,890
Vintage French Post Modern Console Table - Circa 1980s - Maple Entry Table
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage post modern squiggle leg console table, France circa 1980s. Gorgeous from any angle. Finished on all sides allowing it to float in a room. Very good original condition with m...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Maple
1970s Italian Carved Pine French Louis XV Style Console Tables W/ Hooves - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking pair of 1970s carved pine console tables with French Louis XV styling. They have a stain that is comparable to a walnut. The serpentine tops show an intentional di...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Pine
Courtnay Reclaimed Elm Wood Console Table with Drawers in Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Courtney Reclaimed Elm Wood Console.
Our custom made console is a perfect blend of style and functionality. Crafted with reclaimed wood in a natural finish, this console will add a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
