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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty console (or Altar table) of good quality. Beautifully carved hongmu and with a rich patina.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf
Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf

Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar side console table from the 19th century with two drawers, fretwork shelf and bronze hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs
19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A long elmwood altar or console table features side panels with carved, stylized ruyi motifs, a sacred fungus and with lingzhi carvings on corner spandrels of apron, symbolizing happ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Extendable Console Table in Oxblood Lacquer
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Extendable Console Table in Oxblood Lacquer

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Extendable Console Table in Oxblood Lacquer

By Michael Taylor

Located in Chicago, IL

A unique altar style console by Baker Furniture. From Michael Taylor's Far East Collection, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving
Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving

Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving

Located in Lomita, CA

The warmth and patina of the antique rosewood and the intricate hand carving makes this altar table irresistible. The silhouette A vintage Chinese export carved rosewood altar or co...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Altar Or Console Table
Chinese Altar Or Console Table

Chinese Altar Or Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Qing Dynasty Style long Altar table or console with carved details. 53" Long.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood
Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood

Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood

Located in PARIS, FR

Chinese altar also used as console or side table. Made of exotic hard wood, probably zitan, with a dark patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Zitan

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province elmwood altar carved ornate console table. Gorgeous Chinese Qing dynasty style carved altar table constructed from Elmwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Circa 1900 Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table / Entry Console
Circa 1900 Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table / Entry Console

Circa 1900 Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table / Entry Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 42in H x 88in W x 18in D Drawer: 5.5in H x 8in W x 29in D each Origin: Zhejiang, China circa: 1890 - 1910 Material: Wood Condition: Solid wood construction, very heavy and...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Vintage Tibetan Massive Painted Altar Table, Console
20th Century Vintage Tibetan Massive Painted Altar Table, Console

20th Century Vintage Tibetan Massive Painted Altar Table, Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 32in H x53in W x 18in D Drawer: 3 1/4in H x 10in W x 13in D Origin: Tibet Circa: 1950's Material: Wood Condition: Solid wood construction, very heavy and sturdy, hand pain...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Altar Table, Console, Sofa Table
Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Altar Table, Console, Sofa Table

Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Altar Table, Console, Sofa Table

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 39 1/2in H x 80 1/2in W x 20in D Origin: China Circa: 1960 Material: Rosewood Condition: Original finish, solid wood construction, hand carved, very heavy and sturdy, norma...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Red Lacquered Altar Table/Console
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Red Lacquered Altar Table/Console

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Red Lacquered Altar Table/Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Take look at the pictures on the left, there are some of the age wear but still shows your beautiful patina. you can us it as altar table or console. It is truly a wonderful collecti...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Fir

Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console
Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console

Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console

Located in Pomona, CA

his carved Altar table from China was made from solid Rosewood in about 1900 - 1940's and still maintained very good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console
19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Open Carved Altar table from China was made in 19th century and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This C...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console
19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 35in H x 87in W x 13.5in D Origin: China Circa: 1800 - 1900 Material: Elm Wood Condition: Original finish, solid wood construction, hand carved, very heavy, sturdy, normal age ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century, Antique Chinese Massive Red Lacquered Carved Altar Table / Console
19th Century, Antique Chinese Massive Red Lacquered Carved Altar Table / Console

19th Century, Antique Chinese Massive Red Lacquered Carved Altar Table / Console

Located in Pomona, CA

This massive antique red lacquered altar table from Shan Xi, China was hand made during 1800 to 1900 and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of North...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Extra Long Chinese Antique Console Table Cinnabar Lacquer Over 8 ft Altar
Extra Long Chinese Antique Console Table Cinnabar Lacquer Over 8 ft Altar

Extra Long Chinese Antique Console Table Cinnabar Lacquer Over 8 ft Altar

Located in Somis, CA

At an exceptional 98.5 inches in length, this monumental antique Chinese table with its strong architectural presence, is well suited as a console, altar table, or statement furnishi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console More Views
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console More Views

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console More Views

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Carved Altar table from China was made in late 19th century and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This C...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer
Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer

Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer

By James Mont

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved and lacquered Chinoiserie altar table or console in the style of James Mont.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Wood

Imposing Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks – 19th Century
Imposing Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks – 19th Century

Imposing Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks – 19th Century

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

These candlesticks are ideal for collectors of sacred art or as bold decorative accents in interiors that favor historical gravitas and old-world charm. Whether flanking a console, a...

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Baroque Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th-Century Italian Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Altar Prickets
Pair of 19th-Century Italian Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Altar Prickets

Pair of 19th-Century Italian Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Altar Prickets

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

They would lend serenity and history to a console table, altar-style vignette, or curated wall niche.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Empire Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Large Elm-Wood Altar Table, Qing Dynasty, Shanxi, Mid 19th Century
Large Elm-Wood Altar Table, Qing Dynasty, Shanxi, Mid 19th Century

Large Elm-Wood Altar Table, Qing Dynasty, Shanxi, Mid 19th Century

Located in Hudson, NY

A large elm-wood altar or console table with everted flanges or 'qiaotou' (commonly called "birds wings"), supported on recessed trestle legs with multiple carved, stylized ruyi in s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Silver Leaf Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Silver Leaf Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Silver Leaf Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate a mantel, console, or altar with this elegant pair of antique Italian pricket candlesticks, crafted circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair Antique Gothic Revival Spelter Angel Candlesticks, circa 1900
Pair Antique Gothic Revival Spelter Angel Candlesticks, circa 1900

Pair Antique Gothic Revival Spelter Angel Candlesticks, circa 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

With or without candles, they will make a striking pair on a mantel, side table, console, altar, cabinet or in a curated collection of religious art.

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Spelter

Antique Carved Giltwood Arch-Top Mirror, Continental Europe, 18th–century
Antique Carved Giltwood Arch-Top Mirror, Continental Europe, 18th–century

Antique Carved Giltwood Arch-Top Mirror, Continental Europe, 18th–century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dramatic and decorative statement piece, ideal for mounting above a console, mantel, or altar-style table, and equally compelling in traditional, Spanish Colonial, European provinc...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Vintage Blanc De Chine Porcelain Guanyin Statue, 12”
Vintage Blanc De Chine Porcelain Guanyin Statue, 12”

Vintage Blanc De Chine Porcelain Guanyin Statue, 12”

Located in Cookeville, TN

Perfect for display on a console, bookshelf, or altar, this Guanyin brings both decorative elegance and spiritual symbolism to interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century French Church Candelabra in Brass and Gilded Metal
Antique 19th Century French Church Candelabra in Brass and Gilded Metal

Antique 19th Century French Church Candelabra in Brass and Gilded Metal

Located in COLMAR, FR

Originally made for church or chapel use, this antique French candelabra now works perfectly as a table centerpiece, altar accent, mantel decoration, or console display, adding Old W...

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base
Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Whether used as a focal point on a console or altar, or incorporated into a layered vignette, this vintage Buddha head lends quiet dignity and timeless symbolism to a space.

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Vintage Chinese Stone Quán Yīn Head Sculpture with Natural Patina
Hand-Carved Vintage Chinese Stone Quán Yīn Head Sculpture with Natural Patina

Hand-Carved Vintage Chinese Stone Quán Yīn Head Sculpture with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

At 11″ wide and 10″ deep, the piece has a commanding yet approachable scale—ideal for display on a pedestal, console, or garden altar. Its weathered patina and subtle surface wear sp...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Schist

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ideal for bookshelf, console, or altar display, they bring charm and cultural significance to any interior, whether used in a maximalist, eclectic, or classically Asian-inspired sett...

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Altar Table
19th Century Altar Table

19th Century Altar Table

$7,000Sale Price|28% Off

19th Century Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century Chinese Altar table. Exceptional Altar table of walnut wood (Hetao Mu) in black lacquer having a solid one piece plank top with everted flanges presenting to the sky abo...

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table
Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table

Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and fine Altar Table in traditional form with particularly striking exotic graining. With carved and shaped vertical ends and carved scrollwork on the apron ends. Raised on t...

Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty
Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty

Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Florence, IT

Late Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table, in solid Elm Wood with carved details.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Long Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty
Long Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty

Long Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Florence, IT

Late Qing Dynasty Long Altar Console Table, in solid Elm Wood with carved details.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Altar Console Table Chinese Elmwood

Altar Console Table Chinese Elmwood

Located in Monterey, CA

This light elmwood table is called an altar table in China. It can be used as an entry table, a console, or a serving table.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Dragon Altar Console Table
Dragon Altar Console Table

Dragon Altar Console Table

Unavailable|$5,000

Dragon Altar Console Table

Located in Merrimack, NH

This magnificent antique Chinese console table is one-of-a-kind find. The front of this large console is adorned by four vividly carved flying dragons, two on each side and connectin...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Qing period Red Lacquer Chinese Altar Console Table
19th Century Qing period Red Lacquer Chinese Altar Console Table

19th Century Qing period Red Lacquer Chinese Altar Console Table

Located in Madrid, ES

Table top with wings console tables with wings are often called altar tables.

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Altar Console Table
Antique Chinese Altar Console Table

Antique Chinese Altar Console Table

Located in Merrimack, NH

The wide paneled spandrels decorated with a few carved curly tendrils under the top of the table add a balanced robust to this magnificent table. This 8 feet long altar table, master...

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese 18th Century Altar Table Sofa Table Console Table
Chinese 18th Century Altar Table Sofa Table Console Table

Chinese 18th Century Altar Table Sofa Table Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Qing dynasty 18th century scroll top altar console table with its original surface. The carved elmwood table has a cloud design motif as the side madalions.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Altar Console Table Sideboard, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Altar Console Table Sideboard, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Altar Console Table Sideboard, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Simple and elegant Chinese altar table from Shanxi province in Northern China. This piece has a warm reddish hue, typical for Southern elm. The top is showing the rich wood grain ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Qing Furniture

Chinese Rosewood Altar or Console Table
Chinese Rosewood Altar or Console Table

Chinese Rosewood Altar or Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rosewood Chinese hand-carved altar table or console table having intricate Folk Art carving works on all sides and open carved infinity legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Asian Altar-Style Console Table
Mid-Century Asian Altar-Style Console Table

Mid-Century Asian Altar-Style Console Table

Located in Dorchester, MA

This console table is a 1950s interpretation of the altar tables traditionally found in Chinese reception halls.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Altar Table
Altar Table

Altar Table

Unavailable|$95,000

Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceptionally rare example of a true Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) altar table. Top is one piece.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Console Tables

Altar Table
Altar Table

Altar Table

Unavailable|$3,900

Altar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an altar table from the Zhejiang Province. It is made of Baimu wood. It features very clean lines, a double waist and small peg legs with horse hoof feet.

Materials

Wood

19thC. Three-Drawer Altar Red Lacquered Altar
19thC. Three-Drawer Altar Red Lacquered Altar

19thC. Three-Drawer Altar Red Lacquered Altar

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century Q'ing dynasty red lacquered three-drawer Altar coffer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Altar Table
Chinese Altar Table

Chinese Altar Table

Unavailable|$2,350

Chinese Altar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese Altar Table

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

CHINESE ALTAR TABLE
CHINESE ALTAR TABLE

CHINESE ALTAR TABLE

Unavailable|$12,400

CHINESE ALTAR TABLE

Located in New York, NY

ELMWOOD ALTAR TABLE WITH SCROLL FOOT DETAIL

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Gansu Altar Table
Gansu Altar Table

Gansu Altar Table

Unavailable|$3,300

Gansu Altar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

From the Gansu Province, this is an altar table made from Huali wood.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Altar Table
Chinese Altar Table

Chinese Altar Table

Unavailable|$4,800

Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

Old lacquered altar table. Design is rare as drawers open on the side of each base.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Altar Table
Chinese Altar Table

Chinese Altar Table

Unavailable|$1,600

Chinese Altar Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Heavily carved surface surrounding entire table. 2 drawers with round pulls. Carving motif is with flowers, birds and animals of different types.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Northern Chinese Altar Table
Northern Chinese Altar Table

Northern Chinese Altar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Northern Chinese Altar Table

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Pine

18thC Chinese Altar Table

18thC Chinese Altar Table

Unavailable|$5,500

18thC Chinese Altar Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

An 18thC Chinese altar table. Rough hewn wood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Provincial Altar Table
Large Provincial Altar Table

Large Provincial Altar Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Waxed Raw Cedar Altar Table Distressed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Cedar

Peach Wood Altar Table
Peach Wood Altar Table

Peach Wood Altar Table

Unavailable|$1,800

Peach Wood Altar Table

Located in Washington, DC

Small ming style scroll top altar table crafted from mellow peach wood with traditional mortice and tenon construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Brazilian Baroque Gilded Altar
Brazilian Baroque Gilded Altar

Brazilian Baroque Gilded Altar

Located in New York, NY

Rare early 19C gesso and wood gilded altar piece with later side additions. Some original gilding with restoration. The altar comes from a chapel in the central region of Minas Gerai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Altar Table
Antique Chinese Altar Table

Antique Chinese Altar Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An Antique Chinese Lacquered and Hand Painted Chinese Altar Table.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hoof Foot Altar Table
Hoof Foot Altar Table

Hoof Foot Altar Table

Unavailable|$5,600

Hoof Foot Altar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This carved altar table has a Taoist influence as well as a Sacred Stag pierced-carving on the center of the long sides of the table. The cranes pierce-cut and centered on the short...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

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Altar Console For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the altar console you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each altar console for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. If you’re shopping for an altar console, we have 388 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect altar console — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An altar console is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor and Karl Springer each produced at least one beautiful altar console that is worth considering.

How Much is a Altar Console?

Prices for an altar console can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

Finding the Right Console-tables for You

Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.

The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.

Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.

The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.