What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

Why is it called a console table?

Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?

The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp ’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art , a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture . In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?

The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?

The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.

Should a console table be taller than a couch?

A console table should not be taller than a couch . Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.

How wide should a console table be in an entryway?

In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.

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Italian Midcentury Lacquered Wood, Glass and Bronze Console Table with Birds

$5,870

Italian Midcentury Lacquered Wood, Glass and Bronze Console Table with Birds

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian midcentury lacquered wood and bronze metal birds console table with glass top in Antonio Pavia design from 1970s.

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

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Bronze

Signed Custom Bird’s-Eye Maple Console Table with Ebony Exposed Joinery

$3,200

Signed Custom Bird’s-Eye Maple Console Table with Ebony Exposed Joinery

Located in Oakland, CA

Minimalist console table finely handcrafted of solid bird’s-eye maple with exceptional figured grain.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Maple

Ilana Goor Brutalist Console Table with Bronze Cat and Bird, Signed, 1980s

$3,950

Ilana Goor Brutalist Console Table with Bronze Cat and Bird, Signed, 1980s

By Ilana Goor

Located in Hamburg, PA

A console table by renowned Israeli artist Ilana Goor (b. 1936), embodying her signature brutalist-organic modern style.

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Vintage 1980s Baroque Console Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Birds Eye Maple Console with Contrasting Angle Brackets

$3,995

Mid-Century Italian Birds Eye Maple Console with Contrasting Angle Brackets

Located in Troy, MI

A console table in birds eye maple veneer, its rectangular case fitted with a long, shallow pull-out drawer spanning the full width, raised on a separate base of straight, square legs.

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

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Brass

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Chinese Ming Style Altar Console Table with Bird-Carved Spandrels and Fretwork

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H 34 in W 94.5 in D 15 in

Chinese Ming Style Altar Console Table with Bird-Carved Spandrels and Fretwork

Located in Yonkers, NY

Attracting our attention with its elegant lines and skillfully carved décor, this Chinese Ming Dynasty style console altar table features a long and narrow rectangular top, sitting a...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

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Wood

French Marble Top Brass Console Table With Mirror Front With Birds

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H 38.5 in W 51 in D 17 in

French Marble Top Brass Console Table With Mirror Front With Birds

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage French Marble Top Brass Console Table with Mirror Front with Birds This vintage console table is a stunning piece with a beautiful design and high-quality materials.

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Vintage 1940s Console Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Black Lacquer Console Table with CarvedGiltwood Birds

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H 34 in W 47.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Neoclassical Style Black Lacquer Console Table with CarvedGiltwood Birds

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning matching pair of Italian Rococo neoclassical black lacquered and gold painted console tables that feature birds prominently. Please see all pictures in the suite attached.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

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Wood, Giltwood

Sculptural Bird Table with Agate Stones Signed by Henri Fernandez

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H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in

Sculptural Bird Table with Agate Stones Signed by Henri Fernandez

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

One of a kind console table , with an other glass can become a dining table.

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Vintage 1970s French Console Tables

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Agate, Brass

Stunning Mid Century Italian Console Table With Green Marble Inset Top

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H 34.85 in W 47.25 in D 13.19 in

Stunning Mid Century Italian Console Table With Green Marble Inset Top

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Portlaoise, IE

Beautifully proportioned original mid century Italian console table in birds eye maple with inset green marble top.

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

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Satin Wood Console Tables Set over 19th Century Bronze Dolphins

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H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 15.36 in

Pair of Satin Wood Console Tables Set over 19th Century Bronze Dolphins

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of console tables in figured satin wood with bird's-eye maple fronts set over two 19th century stylised bronze dolphins on a satin wood and bird's-eye maple base.

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Vintage 1950s English Console Tables

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Satinwood

Antique Two Piece Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror and Marble Top Console Demilune

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H 39 in W 39 in D 16 in

Antique Two Piece Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror and Marble Top Console Demilune

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique 19th century ornate 2 pc carved gold giltwood console table with intricately carved motif of birds and faces.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

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Marble

Antique Chinese Console Table with Hand Carved Décor of Birds and Flowers

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H 35.25 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Chinese Console Table with Hand Carved Décor of Birds and Flowers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese display cabinet console table from the 19th century, with overhang top, hand carved décor and bronze hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Italian wrought iron Giacometti style console table with birds nest motif

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H 30 in W 46 in D 24.5 in

Rare Italian wrought iron Giacometti style console table with birds nest motif

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking Italian, Mid Century wrought iron console table featuring Vine and leaf motif with two birds and three eggs in a iron mesh bird's nest .this is a handmade frame with twisted...

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Vintage 1950s Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

Painted Chinoiserie Console Table

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H 27 in W 60 in D 17 in

Painted Chinoiserie Console Table

Located in New York, NY

An American circa 1950s carved and painted wood console table with birds and floral decoration Measurements: Height 27" Length 60" Depth 17".

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Vintage 1950s American Console Tables

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Wood

Narrow Italian Ebonised Console with Bleached Bird's-Eye Maple Top

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H 33.75 in W 54.25 in D 11 in

Narrow Italian Ebonised Console with Bleached Bird's-Eye Maple Top

Located in Troy, MI

Italian console with slender, ebonized wishbone-style legs and brass capped front feet circa 1960s. Brass stretcher and contrasting bleached bird's-eye maple top. Unknown maker.

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

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Brass

Hand Painted Demilune Table, circa 1870

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H 32.5 in W 50 in D 24.5 in

Hand Painted Demilune Table, circa 1870

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A 19th century hand painted privative demilune console table with iron red background, floral, birds and scrolls all over.

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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Demi-lune Tables

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Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Tables with Gilded Decoration

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H 32 in W 55 in D 17 in

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Tables with Gilded Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Chinese Qing style black lacquer console tables with gilded decoration depicting birds and foliage.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Bronze Etruscan Style Chodoff Console with Birds, New York, c. 1984

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H 46 in W 34 in D 14.5 in

Bronze Etruscan Style Chodoff Console with Birds, New York, c. 1984

By Christopher Chodoff

Located in New York, NY

A cast-bronze, glass-top console by Christopher Chodoff circa 1984. Etruscan in style and reminiscent of Giacometti, this solid cast console of the highest quality features two birds...

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Late 20th Century American Console Tables

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Bronze

Édouard Schenck & Sons, Wall Mounted Console With Bird Motif, France, 1930s

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H 39 in W 56 in D 14 in

Édouard Schenck & Sons, Wall Mounted Console With Bird Motif, France, 1930s

By Edouard Schenck

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century wall-mounted console in patinated iron is wrought into a symmetrical design of leaves blown straight in a swirling wind, and a pair of birds calling in opposi...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Console Table circa 1930 Italy, Console Table with Carved Birds

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H 23.63 in W 53.55 in D 15.36 in

Art Deco Console Table circa 1930 Italy, Console Table with Carved Birds

Located in Torino, IT

Particular and Unique Art Deco Console Table circa 1930 Italy and in burlwood wood and hand crafted bird figured legs has been covered by foglio di oro which is real 24K golden lea...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Console Table Circa 1930 Italy, console table with carved birds

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H 23.63 in W 53.55 in D 15.36 in

Art Deco Console Table Circa 1930 Italy, console table with carved birds

Located in Torino, IT

Particular and Unique Art Deco Console Table circa 1930 Italy and in burlwood wood and hand crafted bird figured legs has been covered by foglio di oro which is real 24K golden leaf...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Painted 4 Drawer Console Table

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H 33 in W 72 in D 16 in

Painted 4 Drawer Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red lacquer 4 drawer console table with painted drawers - bird and flower motif.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Tables

Contemporary Chinoiserie Lidded Ginger Jar with Bird Motif

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H 9 in W 9 in D 9 in

Contemporary Chinoiserie Lidded Ginger Jar with Bird Motif

Located in Alpharetta, GA

Inspired by the pottery of ancient Chinese empires, this jar will make a dramatic feature when displayed as a centerpiece or on a console table. Painted with flourishing flowers and ...

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Ceramic

Argentine Designer, Console Table, Metal, Brass, Marble, Argentina, 1960s

$1,800

H 26.5 in W 26.5 in D 7.75 in

Argentine Designer, Console Table, Metal, Brass, Marble, Argentina, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A wall mounted black-lacquered metal, brass and marble console table designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1960s. Paint residue present Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...

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Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Mid Century Iron and Glass Console Table

$1,650

H 28.5 in W 56 in D 18 in

Mid Century Iron and Glass Console Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Bradenton, FL

Brutalist Style Black Iron and Glass Console or Sofa Table, circa 1970s, in the style reminiscent of Giacometti. Brutalist furniture, popularized from the 1950s through the 1970s, em...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Console Tables

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Iron

Wonderful Art Deco Console Table in Patinated Iron and Tiles 1940s

$9,973

H 28.75 in W 47.64 in D 16.54 in

Wonderful Art Deco Console Table in Patinated Iron and Tiles 1940s

By Jean-Michel Frank, Diego Giacometti

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Art Deco Console Table in Patinated Iron and Tiles 1940s. A stunning and rare art deco console or hall table in patinated iron and tiles. Probably French or Belgian, 1930s...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's

$2,200

H 29 in W 56 in D 18 in

Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Brutalist iron and glass console, foyer table, design reminiscent of Giacometti, circa 1970/80's. The table features a Neo Classical Roman style metal base, in f...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Console Tables

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Metal

Founders Walnut and Brass X Base Console Table Mid Century Modern Refinished

$3,850

H 27 in W 58.5 in D 16 in

Founders Walnut and Brass X Base Console Table Mid Century Modern Refinished

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Walnut and Brass X Base Console Table, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders, American, circa 1970s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

50s Italian Gilted & Glass Console Table – Mid-Century Modern

$1,524

H 29.14 in W 40.56 in D 13.98 in

50s Italian Gilted & Glass Console Table – Mid-Century Modern

Located in Ljubljana, SI

An exceptional Italian console table from the 1950s, embodying the understated glamour of mid-century modern design. The piece features a finely crafted brass frame with softened, ro...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Metal

Neoclassical Revival Italian Bronze & Iron Console Table w Horse details. 1950s

$2,520

H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in

Neoclassical Revival Italian Bronze & Iron Console Table w Horse details. 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

A striking Italian console table dating from the 1940s–1950s, masterfully crafted in iron. This elegant piece features finely detailed horse head finials at the top of each leg and h...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Console Tables

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Iron

Giacometti Style Verdigris Horse Motif Marble Top Console Table, circa 1980

$5,800

H 29.75 in W 64 in D 17.5 in

Giacometti Style Verdigris Horse Motif Marble Top Console Table, circa 1980

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French Giacometti-style console table with a green marble top and a slender metal base finished in verdigris tones. Its distinctive design places a sculptural horse’s head beneath ...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Console Table with Tapered Legs and Formica Top, Italy c. 1950s

$2,957

H 31.89 in W 61.42 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Console Table with Tapered Legs and Formica Top, Italy c. 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Mid-Century console table with tapered legs and original green Formica top. Wear consistent with age and use. Must be wall-mounted with screws for stability.

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

Materials

Formica, Oak

1970s Giacometti Style Forged Wrought Iron, Brass & Glass Square Coffee Table

$3,500

H 16.5 in W 36.75 in D 36.75 in

1970s Giacometti Style Forged Wrought Iron, Brass & Glass Square Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Paul Ferrante

Located in St. Louis, MO

I love this table! It dates from the late 1970s, and is takes inspiration from Diego Giacometti. This Etruscan style, hand wrought iron square glass top coffee table with brass deta...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass

Large Mid-Century Style Italian Console Table in Parchemin

$4,649

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 17.33 in L 31.5 in

Large Mid-Century Style Italian Console Table in Parchemin

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large Contemporary Italian console table in synthetic parchemin.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Console Table

$3,695

H 26 in W 46 in D 17 in

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Console Table

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Console Table This console table measures: 46 wide x 17 deep x 26 inches high Fair Vintage Condition. Top of Console Table is Unfinished and Needs t...

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

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Walnut

Vintage Bird’s Eye Maple “Waterfall” Executive Desk

$5,750

H 30.25 in W 71.5 in D 36 in

Vintage Bird’s Eye Maple “Waterfall” Executive Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing a beautiful vintage executive desk, expertly designed in the United States during the 1970s, that seamlessly blends functionality with artistic flair. This desk showcases...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Danish Modern Console table in Caucasian nut tree. Copenhagen cabinetmaker 1960.

$2,865

H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in

Danish Modern Console table in Caucasian nut tree. Copenhagen cabinetmaker 1960.

Located in København K, 84

This elegant danish modern console table in Caucasian Nut Wood with its long paw-like legs stands as a testament to the marriage of aesthetics and functionality that defines Danish d...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

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Fruitwood

Warren Church for Lane Furniture Console Table

$1,000

H 26 in W 46 in D 17 in

Warren Church for Lane Furniture Console Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage-modern console table features beautiful walnut grain, three marble inserts, and basket-weave front with brass accent, (drawer is decorative) Please confirm item location N...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Stone

Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

$10,500

H 29 in W 47.25 in D 10 in

Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, stained glass and brass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 47.25"W x 10.0"D All items ship from High Point, North...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

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$6,447 / item

H 36.25 in W 60 in D 12 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Console Tables

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Elegant Mid-Century Italian Wooden Wall Mounted Console Table, Ulrich Style, 195

$4,585

H 27.56 in W 57.49 in D 11.82 in

Elegant Mid-Century Italian Wooden Wall Mounted Console Table, Ulrich Style, 195

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Argelato, BO

Elegant Mid-Century Italian wooden wall console, Ulrich Style, 1950s This is a work with essential geometries, sculptural, which adapts with taste and refinement to the domestic space

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Pair of Modern Murano Artistic Glass Pearly Pink and Brass Sconces

$3,439 / set

H 26.78 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Modern Murano Artistic Glass Pearly Pink and Brass Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Each single leaf is handcrafted with high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other. Exciting color, pearly pink. They are illuminated by ...

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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Hollywood Regency Brass Console Table with Semi-Circular Marble Top, Italy 1950s

$2,600

H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 13 in

Hollywood Regency Brass Console Table with Semi-Circular Marble Top, Italy 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful Hollywood Regency brass console table with swan motifs. It features semi-circular marble top in colour of light peach. Made in Italy in 1950...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style

$7,451 / set

H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Bochum, NRW

Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ilana Goor Bronze Table with Frogs

$5,500

H 17 in Dm 21.5 in

Ilana Goor Bronze Table with Frogs

By Ilana Goor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ilana Goor Bronze Figural Table with 2 frogs ,stamped metal palte "GOOR" 17"height x 21.5" diameter.

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Vintage 1980s American Tables

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Bronze

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

$11,473

H 18.9 in W 112.21 in D 33.47 in

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Tree Branches & Birds Table in the Style of Giacometti Made in Brass Handcrafted

$6,000

H 17.33 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Tree Branches & Birds Table in the Style of Giacometti Made in Brass Handcrafted

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 196. We offer this tree branches & birds table in the style of Giacometti made in brass handcrafted.

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Coffee Table, End of Sofa in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, Flamingo Design.

$3,897

H 18.9 in Dm 19.69 in

Coffee Table, End of Sofa in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, Flamingo Design.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Coffee table, end of sofa in patinated and gilded bronze, flamingo design. Design coffee table, gilt and patinated bronze end of sofa, flamingo design, glass top, 20th century. Dim...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ilana Goor Forged Iron & Beveled Glass Console Table, Israel/USA, Circa 1980s

$4,800 / set

H 30.5 in W 55 in D 21.5 in

Ilana Goor Forged Iron & Beveled Glass Console Table, Israel/USA, Circa 1980s

By Ilana Goor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ilana Goor Forged Iron and Beveled Glass Console Table, Israel/USA, Circa 1980s A sculptural forged iron and beveled glass console table by Ilana Goor, created circa 1980s, embodyin...

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Llana Goor Israel Bronze Mid Century Table with Cat & Bird Dimensional Glass Top

$4,850

H 27.25 in Dm 30 in

Llana Goor Israel Bronze Mid Century Table with Cat & Bird Dimensional Glass Top

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast bronze table by Ilana Goor an Israeli artist, with industrial rebar like legs in the style of Alberto & Diego Giacometti. A playful cat with a sparrow like bird sitting...

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Vintage 1980s Israeli Modern Center Tables

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Travertine, Bronze

Vintage Boho Ilana Goor Rebar Birds Side Table

$2,950

H 17.25 in W 21 in D 12 in

Vintage Boho Ilana Goor Rebar Birds Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning vintage Ilana Goor side table crafted from rebar with intricate sculpted bird accents. This rare statement piece embodies a perfect fusion of industrial strength and boho ar...

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

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Find a variety of console table with birds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all console table with birds available were constructed with great care. Find 94 antique and vintage console table with birds at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 34 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Console table with birds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Console table with birds are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Archimede Seguso and Kifu Augousti each produced beautiful console table with birds that are worth considering.

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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.

Questions About Console Table With Birds

What is a console table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
Why are console tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
Should a console table be taller than a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.
How wide should a console table be in an entryway?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.

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