French Art Deco Console in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Art Deco French Consoles made of Macassar wood. The console top displays beautiful wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables
Macassar
French Art Deco Console in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Art Deco French Consoles made of Macassar wood. The console top displays beautiful wood
Macassar
Art Deco French Console in Macassar and Ebony Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Art Deco French console made out of Macassar wood and ebony. The wood colors are
Ebony, Macassar
$3,620 / item
H 35.24 in W 46.07 in D 208.27 in
Art Deco Console Table in Macassar Ebony by Thomas London
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
The classic French Art Deco styling of this console table combined with high quality materials and
Macassar
Grand Art Deco French Console in Macassar with Brass Elements
Located in Houston, TX
The console is made of Macassar wood. The tabletop is elevated by three curved wooden legs, which
Brass
$9,365
H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Style Console Table with Macassar Veneer in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Console table Wood with Macassar Veneer high gloss lacquer finish Contemporary furniture in the
Wood, Macassar
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 48 in D 14 in
Set of Three Studio Crafted Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Console Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
console tables covered in Macassar ebony veneer, ca. 1990s. Macassar ebony veneer was a widely used wood
Wood, Macassar, Lacquer
$14,900 / item
H 29.5 in W 62 in D 12.25 in
Two French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Style Sofa Tables / Consoles
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant and chic French Art Deco consoles / sofa tables in hard wood in the style of Alfred
Mahogany
$13,633 / item
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Fontaine Console Table, Macassar Ebony, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Fontaine Console Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Superb Laquered Macassar Veneer Console Table
By Maison Dominique
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching superb laquered console having gorgeously grained macassar veneer wood. Console
Macassar
Ruhlmann Rare Two-Tier Macassar Ebony Console
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare two-tier console in Macassar ebony, a variation of the console originally created by Ruhlmann
Ebony, Macassar
$10,929
H 38.19 in W 74.81 in D 24.61 in
RALPH LAUREN CLIVEDON AMERiCAN HARDWOOD MACASSAR & MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
voluted legs with classical acanthus leaf carving in ebonized Macassar. The console’s top is carved from
Marble
$35,537
H 34.65 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Marc Raimbault console "Haut-Bois" Macassar Ebony, golden brass legs
By Marc Raimbault
Located in Paris, FR
The Console Haut Bois is an elegant work of contrast between its high and slender brass-plated
Brass
$6,306Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.11 in W 44.49 in D 18.51 in
French Art Deco Side Console Tables, Made in the 1920s Out of Makasar
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of French Art Deco console tables. Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to
Chrome
Ruhlmann 'Rasson Model Macassar Ebony Small Table
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Berlin, DE
and interior decorator and one of the most important and influential figures of the Art Deco movement
Glass, Ebony, Macassar
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco Macassar ebony accent table / Console table. Perfect for any room in your
Macassar
$4,644
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 38.19 in
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console Table with End Drawers, c.1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A striking Art Deco dining table, crafted in the 1930s from rich, dark Macassar ebony with dramatic
Macassar
$16,850 / item
H 36 in W 52 in D 17 in
Two French Art Deco style Console tables Macassar Wood, Leather, w/Chrome Mount
Located in New York, NY
Two French Art Deco style sofa table/Console tables constructed from Macassar ebony wood with
Bronze
$6,900 / item
H 35.75 in W 26 in D 12.5 in
Art Deco Pedestal/Console in Macassar & Belgian Black Marble - Sold Individually
Located in North Miami, FL
of Art Deco elegance and grandeur. TWO available - priced and sold individually.
Belgian Black Marble
$5,600Sale Price / set|53% Off
H 24 in W 26.75 in D 53.75 in
2 Art Deco Macassar Ebony Sculptural Console Coffee Cocktail Tables Pair MCM 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive pair of Art Deco style console, coffee or side tables. Features a high gloss
Steel
$1,600 / set
H 40 in W 40 in D 2 in
French Design, Art Deco Style, Wall Mirrors, Faux Macassar Ebony, Glass, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Art Deco style faux Macassar square console or wall mirrors. Purchased from a hotel in
Mirror
$17,175
H 33 in W 74 in D 17 in
'Giorgio Collection' Luna Ebony Macassar Wood High Gloss Italian Console Table
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style console with top in sunburst ebony Macassar wood with 6mm filet in Zebra veneer in
Chrome
Art Deco Style Pair of Consoles in Macassar
By Cygal Art Deco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style console made by German fine furniture maker Cygal Art Deco. Macassar with maple
Macassar
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Console Table in Macassar Ebony
By Davidson
Located in London, GB
An exercise in combining Art Deco proportions with contemporary style, the Ophelia Console
Sycamore, Wood, Ebony, Macassar, Walnut
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Handcrafted Console 'Stanbury' in Macassar Ebony
By Davidson
Located in London, GB
classic Art Deco designs, its use of split legs united at a pedestal base possesses a striking symmetry
Sycamore
Macassar Ebony Console
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Cambridge, MA
Beautiful Art Deco Macassar ebony console in the style of Ruhlmann. The console top edge is
Ebony, Macassar
Art Deco Sinatra Media Console in Macassar Ebony, Brass
By Railis Kotlevs
Located in Husavik, IS
complete the contemporary look and feel. A fabulous console from a collection inspired by the art deco
Brass
Art Deco Handcrafted Console Table in Sycamore Wood
By Davidson
Located in London, GB
An exercise in combining Art Deco proportions with contemporary style, the Ophelia Console
Sycamore, Wood, Ebony, Macassar, Walnut, Lacquer
Art Deco Handcrafted Console Table in Walnut Wood
By Davidson
Located in London, GB
An exercise in combining Art Deco proportions with contemporary style, the Ophelia Console
Walnut, Wood, Ebony, Macassar, Sycamore, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 69.69 in D 18.71 in
Antique French Art Deco Console Table with Original Marble Top from 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant antique French Art Deco console table from the 1930s. The sideboard is made from
Marble
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Console Table in Grey Anegre Wood
By Davidson
Located in London, GB
An exercise in combining Art Deco proportions with contemporary style, the Ophelia Console
Sycamore, Wood, Ebony, Macassar, Walnut, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
Très belle console murale d'époque Art-Déco en macassar + Plateau granite
By Art Decor
Located in CANNES, FR
Très belle console murale (à fixer impérativement au mur) en macassar d'époque Art-Déco Plateau en
Granite
Vector small
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Beautiful onyx marble Macassar ebony console. Unique item from Art Deco design.
Onyx, Metal
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 58 in D 19 in
Art Deco Demilune Console in Macassar and Mahogany with Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Art Deco console showcases a demilune top. The top and base detail is done in Macassar
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.7 in W 72.45 in D 17.33 in
Macassar Ebony Console in Art Deco Style, Handmade in Italy by Master Artisans
By SD Mobili
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant Console made of Macassar ebony and maple wood finished and hand-brushed with natural color
Ebony, Maple
Small Art Deco Macassar Console
Located in Troy, MI
Details on this small Art Deco macassar console include a stepped pedastel base and carved front
Macassar
French Art Deco Macassar Console Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful French Art Deco Macassar console table. Half moon Macassar top sitting on gorgeous deco
Art Deco Macassar Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
The console has solid rectangular shape top. Console's sides connected to the three curved pieces
Macassar
French Art Deco Macassar Console Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco console table in exotic Macassar ebony.
French Art Deco Macassar Consoles, circa 1935
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of period French Art Deco consoles that are attributed to Alfred
Marble
Art Deco Macassar Console in the Style of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Macassar console with a bookmatched walnut top, inlays of holly, and black lacquer
Art Deco Manner Macassar Veneer Console Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco manner console table with makassar wood veneer. Measures: 29" H x 60" W x 16" D.
Macassar
Art Deco French Console Tables in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
The console has solid rectangular shape top. Console's sides connected to the two curved pieces of
Macassar
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
A French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony console with decorative inlay. Refinished.
French Art Deco Walnut and Macassar Console
Located in Houston, TX
The console is constructed from multitude of straight lines. The top shelf is located above three
Macassar, Walnut
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco console table. Having spectacular inlay with ebony legs. The silver
Art Deco Pair of Macassar Ebony Wood Console Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Art Deco Makassar-ebony half-moon console tables. Made in France. circa: 1930
Macassar
French Art Deco Exoctic Macassar Ebony "U" Base Console Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco exoctic macassar ebony console table having geometric design. With high
Macassar
Pair of Italian Art Deco Console Tables in Macassar Ebony
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ITALIAN ART DECO CONSOLE TABLES A stunning little pair of Italian Art Deco console tables with
Macassar
MACASSAR Console
Located in Houston, TX
The console has solid rectangular shape top. Console's sides connected to the 3 curved pieces of
Macassar
Art Deco French Console in Macassar Wood with Brass Lines
Located in Houston, TX
Console is made out of Macassar wood. Table top is elevated by 3 curved wooden elements. They are
Macassar
Grand Art Deco French Console in Macassar with Brass Elements
Located in Houston, TX
The console is made of Macassar wood. The table top is elevated by 3 curved wooden legs, which are
Brass
Art Deco French Console in Macassar Wood with Decorative Brass Elements
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco French console in Macassar wood with brass lines Console is made out of Macassar wood
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 66.5 in D 15.25 in
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console with Brass Capped Black Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French Art Deco console in macassar ebony features a patterned top created with
Brass
Art Deco Style Macassar Inlaid Console Table, Sofa Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
Art Deco Style Macassar Inlaid console table A Thin U shaped base having a rectangular form
Wood
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Flip over Console Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
: Art Deco Material: Macassar Ebony Origin : France Condition: Excellent Restoration; Fully
Ebony
Sold
H 32.25 in W 52.25 in D 18 in
Macassar Ebony & Silver Leaf Art Deco Inspired Demilune Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Macassar ebony and silver leaf Art Deco inspired console table. Base comprised of black lacquered
Silver Leaf
Sold
H 30 in W 77.5 in D 16 in
French Art Deco Period Ebony Macassar Veneer Wall Console with Brass Fittings
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning, large Period French Art Deco wall console in rich ebony macassar veneer with a
Macassar
A French Art Deco Macassar Wood Folding Console/Games Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
the surfaces covered entirely in macassar wood, sometimes called "striped ebony" the hinged
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Style Console Table in Macassar Veneer and Black High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Console table Wood with Macassar Veneer and Black Piano Lacquer high gloss lacquer finish
Wood, Macassar
Art Deco Macassar and Ebony Console with Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fantastic Art Deco console with Macassar and ebony. Marble top.
Marble
Sold
H 31.11 in W 37.8 in D 10.04 in
Pair of Art Deco Console Tables, Walnut Veneer and Macassar, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Pair of original Art Deco console tables from France around 1930. Very beautiful book-matched
Macassar, Walnut
Walnut and Macassar Console
Located in Houston, TX
The console is constructed from multitude of straight lines. The top shelf is located above three
Macassar, Walnut
Art Deco Console
Located in Troy, MI
This Art Deco console has a stepped base, graceful curved supports, and distinctly grained macassar
Macassar
Sold
H 34.5 in W 65.5 in D 15 in
French Art Deco exotic macassar ebony, glass and nickeled bronze console- Dominique
By Maison Dominique
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco exotic macassar ebony, glass and nickeled bronze console. Rectilinear in form with
Art Deco Demi Lune Console
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco demi-lune console table, made out of makassar ebony veneered mahogany with decorations in
Glass, Macassar
Art Deco Style Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art deco style console with wrought iron base and macassar ebony top
Wrought Iron
Makassar Veneered Art Deco Console
Located in Chicago, IL
each. Based on a 1930s French Art Deco design.
Marble
20th Century French Art Deco Console
Located in San Marino, CA
A remarkable early 20th century French Art Deco console table comprised of Burlwood and Macassar
Marble
French Art Deco Console Table
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Art Deco Console from circa 1930's, stamped "Denise Charles" in veneered macassar
Metal
A fine Art Deco side table/ console in the manner J.E. Ruhlmann
Located in NYC, NY
beautifully figured macassar ebony graining with matched graining to each side of the legs, carved
Macassar, Ebony
1930s Art Deco Walnut Console /Hall Table
Located in Devon, England
stylish and incredibly iconic 1930s Art Deco console table. Multiple uses can be applied to this piece
Ebony, Macassar, Walnut
PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE CONSOLES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF GREAT ART DECO STYLE CONSOLE TABLES.
Macassar, Wood
Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This Classic Art Deco console is a contemporary piece inspired by a 1930s French Art Deco design
Macassar
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Console Table, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A French Art Deco finely crafted 20th century vintage oval console, side or center table composed
Mahogany, Macassar
Art Deco Console Table/Bookcase (2 available)
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Console Table or Bookcase featuring Walnut and Macassar woods. 4400 each or 8800 pair.
Walnut, Macassar
Pair Art Deco Console Tables
Located in Manhasset, NY
Unique pair of art deco console tables with Macassar Ebony banding and chrome decorated trim and
Metal
French Art Deco Console designed by JEAN PASCAUD
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A stylish French Art Deco Table Console designed by Jean Pascaud (1903-1996)and stamped
Metal
A Petite Art Deco Console with a Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Art Deco style console is a contemporary piece based on a 1930's French Art Deco
Macassar
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco solid cherry wood bridge armchairs with bronze sabots. Price is for a set of 8 chairs only (not 12 as mentioned in "Sold As")
Bronze
Art Déco rectangular dining table in Macassard Ebony Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular Art Deco dining table in Macassar ebony veneer, resting on a double curved pedestal and opening to two side drawers. The elegance, sobriety and nobility of materials are ...
Ebony
Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...
Plaster
$4,600
H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Late Art Deco Console Table with a drawer done in Walnut Veneer, Austria 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare and extremely attractive console table with a drawer. It features semi-circular stand done in walnut veneer and a top done in mosaic veneer. Made...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco sideboard, credenza, with bar cabinet. The sideboard features stunning Macassar wood grain and rich pattern. It offers ample storage, with shelves. The case rests ...
Teak
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...
Wood
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$17,426 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
Rosewood Art Deco Side Tables
Located in Faversham, GB
A striking pair of Art Deco style side tables in a polished rosewood veneer in a Macassar style finish. Two tier table top with a circular cut out on a two stepped base. The pair w...
Rosewood
$2,900
H 12 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
"The Aviator", Classic Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Nude Male, after Focht
By Frederic Focht
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic, highly streamlined bronze with a nude male figure angled toward the sky illustrates a genre of Art Deco sculpture that was pioneered by Frederic Focht (this example is...
Bronze
$16,584
H 36.62 in W 102.37 in D 25.6 in
Large Art Deco Sideboard, Macassar Ebony, Maple, Chrome, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large original Art Deco Sideboard in lacquered Macassar Veneer from France about 1930. Macassar Veneer, high-gloss lacquered and polished. Maple inlay decorative bands. Original, chr...
Marble, Metal, Chrome
$6,900
H 56.88 in W 51.25 in D 16.5 in
Fine Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Display Cabinet by Gouffé ca. 1930
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY VITRINE DISPLAY CABINET WITH BLIND-DOOR BOOKCASES Retains original label inside drawer for manufacturer GOUFFÉ à PARIS France, ca. 1930 Item # 310KWO0...
Brass
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.