Sold|$5,950
Empire Period Console
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice early 19th century mahogany French console table with ormolu mounts and gray fossil
Marble, Brass
Sold|$875
French Marble Top Console table
Located in Wilson, NC
French marble console table, the white marble with gray veining originally had a gallery around
Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold|$7,800
Pair of Classical Brass Consoles with Marble
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of classical brass consoles with marble inserts on stretchers. Consoles were purchased in
Marble, Brass, Metal
Sold|$980
Queen Anne Marble Top Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Queen Anne marble top console table, the verde marble has beautiful veining and color; single
Marble, Brass
Sold|$6,800
Inlaid French Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid French marble-top console table, with the marble having soft earth tones. The two drawers
Marble, Brass
Sold|$3,650
Beechwood Marble Top Console
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this English console has an ogee shaped marble that is not attached. The apron has
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century French Mahogany and Brass Empire Console Table with Marble
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Lovely original French Empire period console table in mahogany with original brass mounts and
Mahogany
Sold|$2,800
19th Century Marble-Top Bakers Table
Located in Boston, MA
An iron, brass and marble-top bakers table with a scrolled base and a wonderful patina.
Marble, Iron, Brass
French Louis XVI Period, Mahogany Console with Gold-Brass Stars, circa 1780
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French Louis XVI Period, mahogany console with gold-brass stars, circa 1780 A beautiful, rare
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Console with Ebonized Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Louis XVI style Carrara marble-top console table has an ebonized base with gilt decoration in
Marble, Brass
Pair of Small Wall-Mounted Louis XVI Period Consoles
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dating from the end of the 18th century, these have liver, white and grey marble tops, surrounded
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Demilune Console Mahogany and Brass Table with Marble on Top
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Louis XVI D-shaped demilune console mahogany table with marble on top and decorations and one
French Mahogany Marble and Brass Console Desserte
Located in Salisbury, GB
French mahogany marble and brass-mounted console desserte of small proportion. With four central
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.