Late 18th Century English Regency Style Bow Front Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined late 18th-century bow front sideboard crafted in rich mahogany, embodying the elegance
Mahogany
$3,313
H 30 in W 42 in D 23 in
18th Century Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table A Unique piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table A Unique piece, the table dates from
Paint
Sold
H 28.94 in W 33.08 in D 19.3 in
Antique Side Table, English, Georgian, Mahogany Bow Fronted Console Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique side table, an English, Georgian, mahogany, bow fronted console table dating to
Mahogany
Antique Bow Front Console Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and stylish antique console table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950s
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Console Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique bow front console table. It was made in England, it dates
Wood
Georgian Bow Front Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian bow front mahogany single drawer table, circa 1820
Wood
Late Georgian Bow Fronted Mahogany Console Table
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late Georgian three-drawer bow fronted mahogany console serving table of Sheraton design with
Mahogany, Satinwood
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.