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Andre Arbus Console

Andre Arbus Style Lacquered Birch Wood Console Table with Brass Inlay
Andre Arbus Style Lacquered Birch Wood Console Table with Brass Inlay

Andre Arbus Style Lacquered Birch Wood Console Table with Brass Inlay

$298Sale Price|87% Off

H 29 in W 84 in D 36.5 in

Andre Arbus Style Lacquered Birch Wood Console Table with Brass Inlay

By André Arbus

Located in Miami, FL

Andre Arbus Style Lacquered Birch Wood Console Table with Brass Inlay Offered for sale is an

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Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer & Leather Console, Andre Arbus
French Art Deco Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer & Leather Console, Andre Arbus

French Art Deco Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer & Leather Console, Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

console or sofa table attributed to the leading Parisian interior designer of the 1940 period, Andre

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany and Marble Console in the Manner of Arbus
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany and Marble Console in the Manner of Arbus

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany and Marble Console in the Manner of Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Long Island City, NY

Andre Arbus (In the manner of) - A fine French Art Deco mahogany console with a marble top, in a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble

A French marble top console table, in the manner of Andre Arbus, C. 1940.
A French marble top console table, in the manner of Andre Arbus, C. 1940.

A French marble top console table, in the manner of Andre Arbus, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The thick, rectangular marble top supported by an ebonized black frame with giltwood capitals and substantial square tapering legs ending in brass caps. A wonderful way to welcome vi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Demilune Console Attr. to Andre Arbus
French Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Demilune Console Attr. to Andre Arbus

French Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Demilune Console Attr. to Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

attributed to the French 1940's master decorator, Andre Arbus. This timeless wall console features sensuous

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Brass

Andre Arbus Attributed White Lacquer Tables Pair Console or End Tables Art Deco
Andre Arbus Attributed White Lacquer Tables Pair Console or End Tables Art Deco

Andre Arbus Attributed White Lacquer Tables Pair Console or End Tables Art Deco

By André Arbus

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Pair of French Tables, attributed to Andre Arbus, unsigned, France, circa 1930s. A similar

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century French Bronzed Iron & Pink Rose Marble-Top Center Console Table
Mid Century French Bronzed Iron & Pink Rose Marble-Top Center Console Table

Mid Century French Bronzed Iron & Pink Rose Marble-Top Center Console Table

By André Arbus

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous textured iron table in a oval form created by French artisans. Sculptured, tapered legs and stretchers were constructed from heavy iron stock, which create beautiful gentle ...

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Vintage 1940s French Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

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Rare Console by Andre Arbus, Sycamore and Gilded Bronze, French, 1940s
Rare Console by Andre Arbus, Sycamore and Gilded Bronze, French, 1940s

Rare Console by Andre Arbus, Sycamore and Gilded Bronze, French, 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Rare console by Andre Arbus. Designed for the salon of Paris Couturiere Marcelle Alix, 1942

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Vintage 1930s French Console Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Large Table by André Arbus in Cerused Oak, Stone Top, Bronze Details
Large Table by André Arbus in Cerused Oak, Stone Top, Bronze Details

Large Table by André Arbus in Cerused Oak, Stone Top, Bronze Details

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Large table by André Arbus in cerused oak with stone top and bronze details, France, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Lucien Rollen Goatskin Lacquered Console and Mirror
Lucien Rollen Goatskin Lacquered Console and Mirror

Lucien Rollen Goatskin Lacquered Console and Mirror

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H 36.5 in W 78.75 in D 17.75 in

Lucien Rollen Goatskin Lacquered Console and Mirror

By André Arbus, William Switzer, Lucien Rollin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish console and mirror are from the Lucien Rollin collection which was represented by the

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Pair Of Andre Arbus Consoles
Pair Of Andre Arbus Consoles

Pair Of Andre Arbus Consoles

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H 32.5 in W 63.5 in D 20 in

Pair Of Andre Arbus Consoles

Located in New York, NY

ANDRE ARBUS (1903-1969) A magnificent pair of consoles in rosewood, with gilt bronze mounts

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Vintage 1950s French Console Tables

Materials

Ormolu

André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940
André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940

André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940

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H 39.38 in W 81.11 in D 20.87 in

André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Rare console sideboard, 1940 Awarded to André Arbus Solid light oak The top, doors and drawers

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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Pair of wall consoles by André Arbus
Pair of wall consoles by André Arbus

Pair of wall consoles by André Arbus

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H 35.4 in W 26.3 in D 15 in

Pair of wall consoles by André Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

Semi-circle black glass top

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Vintage 1930s French Console Tables

Large Console by Andre Arbus, Paris, France, 1954
Large Console by Andre Arbus, Paris, France, 1954

Large Console by Andre Arbus, Paris, France, 1954

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H 29.25 in W 110.25 in D 27.5 in

Large Console by Andre Arbus, Paris, France, 1954

By André Arbus

Located in New York City, NY

Large console table from the boardroom of the Chambre Syndicale de la Siderurdie in Paris, France

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20th Century French Console Tables

French 1940 Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Cherry & Marble Console by Andre Arbus
French 1940 Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Cherry & Marble Console by Andre Arbus

French 1940 Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Cherry & Marble Console by Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Rare, refined and timeless French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical console by Andre Arbus circa 1940

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Midcentury Bracket Consoles, Andre Arbus
Pair of French Midcentury Bracket Consoles, Andre Arbus

Pair of French Midcentury Bracket Consoles, Andre Arbus

By Gilbert Poillerat, André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

gilt bronze swag trim with a mirror top (Andre ARBUS - Gilbert Poillerat) ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg

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Vintage 1940s French Other Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of French Art Deco Console Tables Attributed To André Arbus
Pair Of French Art Deco Console Tables Attributed To André Arbus

Pair Of French Art Deco Console Tables Attributed To André Arbus

By André Arbus, René Herbst, Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of French Art Deco Console Tables Attributed To André Arbus. These stunning French Art

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Arbus & Poillerat (Attr.) Art Deco Bronze, Iron and Marble Console
Arbus & Poillerat (Attr.) Art Deco Bronze, Iron and Marble Console

Arbus & Poillerat (Attr.) Art Deco Bronze, Iron and Marble Console

By Gilbert Poillerat, André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

A rare elegant and stately Arbus and Poillerat (attr.) console. This Art Deco table features gilt

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron, Bronze

Important Pair of Consoles Attributed to Andre Arbus
Important Pair of Consoles Attributed to Andre Arbus

Important Pair of Consoles Attributed to Andre Arbus

Located in New York, NY

A Masterful Pair of Consoles / End Tables in Ebonized Pearwood and Gilt Attributed to Andre Arbus

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Vintage 1930s French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Console
Art Deco Console

Art Deco Console

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H 30 in W 70 in D 18 in

Art Deco Console

By André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

Extravagant Art Deco Console. Large rectangular top supported by two shaped legs up front connected

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Modern Neoclassical Cherry Inlay Sideboard/ Console/ Bar by Andre Arbus
French Modern Neoclassical Cherry Inlay Sideboard/ Console/ Bar by Andre Arbus

French Modern Neoclassical Cherry Inlay Sideboard/ Console/ Bar by Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

by Andre Arbus with solid brass details. The piece resembles a work of architecture, a small

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Console in Hand-Hammered Iron
French Modern Neoclassical Console in Hand-Hammered Iron

French Modern Neoclassical Console in Hand-Hammered Iron

By Jacques Adnet, André Arbus, Jacques Quinet

Located in New York, NY

Deco designers and iron workers including Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat, Andre Arbus, Jacques Adnet

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Console Table Desk in the Manor of Andre Arbus
French Console Table Desk in the Manor of Andre Arbus

French Console Table Desk in the Manor of Andre Arbus

Located in New York, NY

French Oak & Brass Modernest Console table in the maner of Andre Arbus. Solid Brass stretcher

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Designed by Andre Arbus
Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Designed by Andre Arbus

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Designed by Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of ebonized beech console tables designed by Andre Arbus. Each leg terminating in d'ore

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze/Brass And Glass Console Table Inspired By Andre Arbus
French Bronze/Brass And Glass Console Table Inspired By Andre Arbus

French Bronze/Brass And Glass Console Table Inspired By Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

Chic French Mid Century Neoclassical Fluted Bronze Art Deco Style Console With Glass Top And Lower

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Console Tables

Vellum Console Table in the Manner of J M Frank or Andre Arbus
Vellum Console Table in the Manner of J M Frank or Andre Arbus

Vellum Console Table in the Manner of J M Frank or Andre Arbus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great design. Regal yet humble. Made of lacquered vellum (calfskin) over wood. In original condition. It shows ware consistent with age, mainly cosmetic, an easy restoration if one...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Other Console Tables

Baker Collectors Edition Rosewood and Brass Two Tier  Console Table
Baker Collectors Edition Rosewood and Brass Two Tier  Console Table

Baker Collectors Edition Rosewood and Brass Two Tier Console Table

By André Arbus, Baker Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

luminaries such as Tony Duquette and Andre Arbus to create pieces for this exciting series. Specific

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer
Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer

Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer

By André Arbus, William Switzer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Burl wood (Pommele Sapele) console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer, licensed re

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1948 Library Room or Entrance Consoles in the Style of Andre Arbus
1948 Library Room or Entrance Consoles in the Style of Andre Arbus

1948 Library Room or Entrance Consoles in the Style of Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of consoles with flamed slightly curved flamed sycamore doors. The rest of the furniture is

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

André Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat - Console
André Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat - Console

André Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat - Console

Located in San Francisco, CA

Iron, bronze, marble. By André Arbus (French, 1903-1969) Gilbert Poillerat (French, 1902-1988).

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Vintage 1950s French Console Tables

Black Lacquered French Console in Mahogany with Brass Star Gold Leaf Metal
Black Lacquered French Console in Mahogany with Brass Star Gold Leaf Metal

Black Lacquered French Console in Mahogany with Brass Star Gold Leaf Metal

By André Arbus

Located in Dallas, TX

Black lacquered French console in mahogany with brass star gold leaf metal in the style of Arbus, c

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Vintage 1940s French Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Andre Arbus Demilune Console with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Andre Arbus Demilune Console with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A sublime Arbus console in sycamore with dore bronze heads by Vadim Androussov.

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Vintage 1940s French Demi-lune Tables

Sycamore Demi Lune Console in the Style of Andre Arbus
Sycamore Demi Lune Console in the Style of Andre Arbus

Sycamore Demi Lune Console in the Style of Andre Arbus

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful and elegant console made of French Sycamore with a single center drawer. Beautiful!

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Vintage 1940s French Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Sycamore

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

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Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Located in Pound Ridge, NY

The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...

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2010s American Flush Mount

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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Textile

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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$11,115 / item

H 30 in W 55 in D 30 in

Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Ballard, CA

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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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French Art Deco Console
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French Art Deco Console

$8,900

H 39.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in

French Art Deco Console

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Console Table
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Console Table

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Console Table

$7,450

H 32.13 in W 58.5 in D 18.13 in

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Console Table

By Paul Kiss, Gilbert Poillerat, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt, Michel Zadounaïsky

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Console Table. Offered French Art Deco geometric console table is very heavy gauge hand forged iron with the original stepped marble top. This versatile ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

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Maxfield Parrish Iconic Art Deco Original 1923 Print "Daybreak"

$1,200Sale Price|25% Off

H 18 in W 30 in D 0.75 in

Maxfield Parrish Iconic Art Deco Original 1923 Print "Daybreak"

By Maxfield Parrish

Located in Miami, FL

Maxfield Parrish Iconic Art Deco Original 1923 Print "Daybreak" Offered for sale in an original Maxfield Parrish iconic American art deco framed 1923 print. This print is framed wi...

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1930's French Art Deco Console Table in Wrought Iron with Curved Marble Top
1930's French Art Deco Console Table in Wrought Iron with Curved Marble Top

1930's French Art Deco Console Table in Wrought Iron with Curved Marble Top

Located in Ulm, DE

Console table Marble top on chromed balls Wrought iron foot and base, black lacquered Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 90 cm Height: 84 cm Depth: 32 cm

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror with Scroll Detailing in the Manner of Edgar Brandt
Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror with Scroll Detailing in the Manner of Edgar Brandt

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror with Scroll Detailing in the Manner of Edgar Brandt

By Edgar Brandt

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco wrought iron mirror was realized in the manner of Edgar Brandt in France, Circa 1930. It features scroll form detailing which resembles the tightly coiled frond...

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By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

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By Raymond Subes

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)

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Art Deco Wrought Iron Vanity

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$14,800

H 32 in W 29 in D 17 in

Art Deco Wrought Iron Vanity

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural hand hammered and forged Art Deco Desk/Vanity/Console in the style of Edgar Brandt circa 1930s. Mixed materials.

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Art Deco Style Console Table with Macassar Veneer in High Gloss Lacquer

Art Deco Style Console Table with Macassar Veneer in High Gloss Lacquer

Located in Ulm, DE

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Edgar Brandt "Simplicite" Console with Original Marble Top

Edgar Brandt "Simplicite" Console with Original Marble Top

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco console by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925, in forged iron with original marble top. Titled Simplicite,. Stamped E. Brandt and documented. Measures: 55 W x 15 D x...

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Marble, Iron

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Andre Arbus Console For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal andre arbus console for your home. Each andre arbus console for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer andre arbus console, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each andre arbus console bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. André Arbus, William Switzer and Jean-Charles Moreux each produced at least one beautiful andre arbus console that is worth considering.

How Much is a Andre Arbus Console?

Prices for a andre arbus console can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $6,018 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $11,500.

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.