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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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1950s Mid-Century Italian Brass Console Table with White Marble Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern in baroque neoclassical design wall console table. The beautiful gilt brass decorated structure and long legs with its white...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo & White Marble Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
With its slim profile, warm brass-toned frame, and crisp white marble top, this vintage 1990s console brings an easy sense of glamour to an ent...
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1990s Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Painted Empire Console Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant French 19th-century Empire console featuring a painted finish, long rectangular top, and architectural column supports with decorative carved capitals. The lower shelf and sy...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass, Steel & Glass Console, France, C 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Jansen style neoclassical metal & glass console, France, C 1960
With glass top, the base and stretcher side and bronze head caryatids with pawn bronze feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Argentine Designer, Console Table, Metal, Brass, Marble, Argentina, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted black-lacquered metal, brass and marble console table designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1960s.
Paint residue present Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall D...
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black glass and brass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Scratches to glass top Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
