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.

Burlwood Console Table

Burl Dining Table Large

Mastercraft Burlwood

Floating Entry Console

Burlwood Writing Desk

Century Furniture Burl Burlwood

Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Console

Parsons Console

Burlwood Laminate

Vintage 1980s Mappa Burlwood Console Table with Pedestal Base

$3,800

H 30.5 in W 56.25 in D 26.25 in

Vintage 1980s Mappa Burlwood Console Table with Pedestal Base

By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith, Milo Baughman, Henredon

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This vintage 1980s Mappa burlwood console table showcases stunning natural burl grain with a warm

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table

$3,895

H 26.25 in W 60 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table This console table measures: 60 wide x 18

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table

$4,595

H 27 in W 51.5 in D 15.5 in

Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table This console table measures: 51.5 wide x 15.5

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

Materials

Oak, Burl

Vintage Boho Bamboo and Burlwood Console Table

$2,250

H 29.75 in W 55.5 in D 20 in

Vintage Boho Bamboo and Burlwood Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

vintage console table. A masterful blend of materials, this piece features a classic, Chippendale-inspired

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Burl

Handsome Burlwood Console Table with Two Drawers

$1,850

H 32 in W 38.5 in D 16.5 in

Handsome Burlwood Console Table with Two Drawers

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Theodore Alexander (no tag) 2 drawer console table Burl wood 2010 $1850 Measures: 16.5” D x

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2010s American Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base

$16,850

H 28.5 in W 48.13 in D 16.25 in

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Houston, TX

Paul Evans for Directional cityscape patchwork burlwood console table, center table or dining table

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Parsons Console Sofa Table

$2,400

H 27.5 in W 58 in D 16 in

Vintage Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Parsons Console Sofa Table

By Henredon

Located in Bradenton, FL

Henredon Mid-20th Century Burlwood Console Table from the Scene Two Collection. Crafted in richly

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Veneer Parsons Console Table

$1,080

H 27 in W 64 in D 16 in

1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Veneer Parsons Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Elkton, MD

Milo Baughman style burl pattern veneer console table. Features rich shades of brown with a

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate, Glass

Vintage American - Two Tier Tomlinson Furniture Burlwood Veneer Console Table

$1,350

H 32.5 in W 38 in D 12.25 in

Vintage American - Two Tier Tomlinson Furniture Burlwood Veneer Console Table

By Tomlinson

Located in Morristown, NJ

An American vintage two tier console table by Tomlinson Furniture features a simple, classic design

Category

Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Burl, Wood

Mid-Century Burlwood and Chrome Console or Entry Way Table by Drexel

$2,200

H 25 in W 14 in D 56 in

Mid-Century Burlwood and Chrome Console or Entry Way Table by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Drexel console table with burlwood veneer top on a polished chrome base with brass

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

Materials

Chrome

Asian Style Burlwood Top Black Lacquer Tinted Glass Rectangle Sofa Console Table

$2,800

H 26 in W 54 in D 16 in

Asian Style Burlwood Top Black Lacquer Tinted Glass Rectangle Sofa Console Table

By Century Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Asian Style Burlwood Top Black Lacquer Tinted Glass Rectangle Sofa Console Table

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Louis XVI Style Burlwood & Mahogany Occasional Table Spain 21st Century

$1,195

H 24.5 in W 40 in D 24 in

Louis XVI Style Burlwood & Mahogany Occasional Table Spain 21st Century

By Henkel Harris

Located in Southampton, NJ

A decorator Louis XVI style turtle-top occasional table having mahogany frame with burlwood top and

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century

$2,850

H 29.5 in W 49.5 in D 35.5 in

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France

$2,736

H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in

Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

gives a floating effect. A perfect desk, table or console to place against the wall because of its

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Baker Furniture Jacobean Style Oak, Burlwood and Brass Console Table Credenza

$6,495

H 35.25 in W 100 in D 20 in

Baker Furniture Jacobean Style Oak, Burlwood and Brass Console Table Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture Jacobean Style Oak, Burlwood and Brass Console Table Credenza This credenza

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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood T Bar Console Table

$7,795

H 32 in W 60.5 in D 20 in

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood T Bar Console Table

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood T Bar Console Table This T bar console

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Burl

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Hekman Burlwood Console

Unavailable

H 26.25 in W 58 in D 15 in

Hekman Burlwood Console

By Hekman Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic burlwood console table dates to the 1970s and was created by Hekman for their

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Burlwood Veneer and Chrome Console Table

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 19.49 in

Burlwood Veneer and Chrome Console Table

Located in London, GB

A Walnut and Chrome midcentury Sideboard custom made. This fabulous vintage sideboard is superb quality and has lovely chrome handles and legs which are in very good condition. There...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Burlwood Console Cabinet with Wall Mirror

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 36 in D 14 in

Burlwood Console Cabinet with Wall Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic console cabinet with coordination wall mirror dates to the 1940s, and it

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Burl

Burlwood Parsons Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 52 in D 22 in

Burlwood Parsons Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A mid 20th century burlwood Parsons table.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Oyster Burlwood Console Table, 20th Century

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 18.75 in

Italian Oyster Burlwood Console Table, 20th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Italian Oyster Burlwood console table, 20th Century. Elegant bombé form with cabriole legs and

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Burlwood Console Table By Milo Baughman ca. 1960's

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H 27 in W 50 in D 14 in

Burlwood Console Table By Milo Baughman ca. 1960's

Located in Astoria, NY

Burlwood console table designed by Milo Baughman with lucite legs and brass fittings. Burl olive

Category

Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Modern Neoclassic Bleached Mahogany & Burlwood Console Table

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H 28 in W 55 in D 14 in

Modern Neoclassic Bleached Mahogany & Burlwood Console Table

Located in Miami, FL

with burlwood inlay three drawer console table. Richly detailed with inlay and incised stringing

Category

Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Mid-Century Modern French Custom Ash Burlwood Console Table

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H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 15.75 in

Extra Large Mid-Century Modern French Custom Ash Burlwood Console Table

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern French custom ash burl wood console table. Custom

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Burl

Art Deco Burlwood Demilune Console Table

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H 28 in W 40 in D 20 in

Art Deco Burlwood Demilune Console Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Deco burlwood console table, in the French taste, of demilune outline with tripod base. 28” H x

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

20th-C. Italian Burlwood and Giltwood Neo-Classical Style Console Table / Desk

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H 32.5 in W 71 in D 19.75 in

20th-C. Italian Burlwood and Giltwood Neo-Classical Style Console Table / Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a timeless and versatile piece! It is a neo-classical style burlwood console table or desk

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Burl

Burlwood Console

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H 29.5 in W 57 in D 13 in

Burlwood Console

Located in New York, NY

Impressive burlwood console of reclaimed redwood.

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American Console Tables

1970s Burlwood Parsons Console Table

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H 26.5 in W 54 in D 19.5 in

1970s Burlwood Parsons Console Table

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New Windsor, NY

Burlwood with walnut edging 1970s Parsons Table. The classic design can be used as a hall console

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Burlwood Console

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H 16 in W 54 in D 27.25 in

Burlwood Console

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s in good vintage condition. There are a few minor flaws including some discoloration on top and some fading on the sides - all are pictured.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Burlwood Biedermeyer Console

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H 31 in W 32.5 in D 17.5 in

Burlwood Biedermeyer Console

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic in form, powerful in its simplicity. Book matched burlwood walnut veneers with a single

Category

Antique 19th Century German Console Tables

Neoclassical Style Burlwood Wall Mount Console Tables, Pair

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H 33 in W 32 in D 17 in

Neoclassical Style Burlwood Wall Mount Console Tables, Pair

By Kaplan Furniture

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of Neoclassical style burlwood and brass console tables 'Beacon Hill Collection' by Kaplan

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-century Burlwood Chrome Console

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H 28 in W 59.5 in D 18 in

Mid-century Burlwood Chrome Console

Located in Wilton, CT

Dark, richly patterned, burlwood with unusual architectural chrome sides.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Parsons Burlwood Console Sofa Table Entryway Table MCM 1970s

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H 25 in W 12 in D 83.75 in

Vintage Parsons Burlwood Console Sofa Table Entryway Table MCM 1970s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage 70s Parsons Mappa Burlwood Console. Color: Natural golden burl. Measurements: Width

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Postmodern Burlwood Console Sofa Table by Lane Furniture

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H 26.25 in W 53 in D 18 in

Vintage Postmodern Burlwood Console Sofa Table by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage postmodern console table by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction with a light

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Burlwood And Lucite Console Sofa Table Entryway Table MCM 1970s

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H 27.5 in W 16 in D 60 in

Vintage Burlwood And Lucite Console Sofa Table Entryway Table MCM 1970s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Mappa Burlwood Console With Lucite Trim. Color: Natural golden burl. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl, Lucite

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Foyer Console Sofa Table

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H 26 in W 60 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Foyer Console Sofa Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman style mid century burlwood foyer console sofa table Sofa table measures: 60 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Willy Rizzo Console Table Brass Burlwood Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970

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H 34.65 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in

Willy Rizzo Console Table Brass Burlwood Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice Hollywood Regency style console table designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Mario

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Milo Baughman Style Laquered Burlwood Low Console

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H 24.5 in W 64 in D 20.25 in

Milo Baughman Style Laquered Burlwood Low Console

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hamburg, PA

A fabulous 1970's lacquered burlwood low console or sofa table. This table has beautiful rich wood

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan Console in Burlwood and Lucite

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H 38 in W 60 in D 16 in

Vladimir Kagan Console in Burlwood and Lucite

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

base with curved sides. Console is bent burlwood with three drawers faced in brushed brass. Bears Kagan

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Stell and Brass Console with Burlwood Top.

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Stell and Brass Console with Burlwood Top.

Located in North Miami, FL

A great Console of steeland brass having a highly laquered burlwood top. An architecturally

Category

Late 20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Faux Burlwood Laminate Waterfall Console Table in the style of Karl Springer

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H 33.75 in W 48 in D 14 in

Faux Burlwood Laminate Waterfall Console Table in the style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Toronto, ON

Gorgeous faux burlwood laminate waterfall table that can be used as a console or desk. In the style

Category

Vintage 1970s Other Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Floating Console Table

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H 8 in W 48 in D 12 in

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Floating Console Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans cityscape mid century brass and burlwood floating console table This table measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Burlwood Console with Marble Top

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H 36 in W 41 in D 17 in

19th Century Biedermeier Burlwood Console with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century Biedermeier burlwood console with marble top and bronze mounts. Beautiful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair Empire Consoles With Burlwood and Marble Tops

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H 35.5 in W 28 in D 15 in

Pair Empire Consoles With Burlwood and Marble Tops

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Empire-style pair of consoles with burlwood surfaces and white marble tops. Each console has a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burlwood and Chrome Base Console Sofa Table

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H 26 in W 66 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burlwood and Chrome Base Console Sofa Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Le Shoppe Too presents this beautiful patchwork burlwood and chrome base console or sofa table by

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid- Century Modern. Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Nesting Console Side Tables -2

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H 24 in W 40 in D 18 in

Mid- Century Modern. Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Nesting Console Side Tables -2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I really like this set because it is unusual to find nesting console tables. Their modern styling

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

A Striking and Warmly-Patinated English Art Deco Burlwood Waterfall Form Console Table

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H 31 in W 59.25 in D 17 in

A Striking and Warmly-Patinated English Art Deco Burlwood Waterfall Form Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking and richly patinated English art deco burl eml-wood waterfall-form console table; with

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Console Tables

Mid Century Burlwood & Brass Console in the Milo Baughman Style

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Mid Century Burlwood & Brass Console in the Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning burl-wood and brass console very reminiscent to the Milo Baughman designs. The table has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Burlwood Sofa Table by Baker Furniture

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H 27.25 in W 54 in D 16 in

Queen Anne Style Burlwood Sofa Table by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a very nice Baker Furniture burl wood sofa table or console. The table has a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Console Tables

Burlwood Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan

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Burlwood Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Burlwood Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lucite, Lacquer, Burl

Mastercraft Burl Wood & Patinated Brass Console Table

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H 28 in W 72 in D 18 in

Mastercraft Burl Wood & Patinated Brass Console Table

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Mastercraft burlwood console with patinated brass console table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Burl and Leather Console Table

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H 37.5 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Modern Italian Burl and Leather Console Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a sleek, modern Italian burlwood and leather console table. It has two drawers, but it is

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Leather, Burl

Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Waterfall Cityscape Console Table, 1970

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H 28 in W 72 in D 19.25 in

Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Waterfall Cityscape Console Table, 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Burlwood Patchwork waterfall cityscape console table for Directional, 1970's. Completely

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Charles X Marble Top Mirror Back Console, ca 1820

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H 33.5 in W 45 in D 19 in

Charles X Marble Top Mirror Back Console, ca 1820

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine Charles X marble top burlwood mirror back console table with drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Burl Wood Smoked Smoked Glass Top U-Shape Console Table

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H 30 in W 48 in D 17 in

Burl Wood Smoked Smoked Glass Top U-Shape Console Table

By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century modern vintage burlwood console sofa table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Burl

Large Scale Floating Burlwood Console Table

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H 7 in W 83.5 in D 14 in

Large Scale Floating Burlwood Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large scale floating burlwood console table, in the manner of Milo Baughman, unsigned, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

1970s Neoclassical Style Burlwood Console Table

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H 29.5 in W 50 in D 15.25 in

1970s Neoclassical Style Burlwood Console Table

Located in New York, NY

talian console table crafted in the Neoclassical style, late 20th century. Rich burl-wood veneer

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Large Scale Floating Burl Wood Console

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H 7 in W 83.5 in D 14 in

Large Scale Floating Burl Wood Console

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large scale floating burlwood console table, in the manner of Milo Baughman, unsigned, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Faux Painted Burlwood Console

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H 30 in W 60 in D 16 in

Faux Painted Burlwood Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Contemporary Parsons Style faux painted burlwood console. So well executed you think it's genuine

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Burlwood and Ebonized Console Table

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H 24 in W 60 in D 18 in

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Burlwood and Ebonized Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A great looking Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern console table having gorgeous grained

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Laminate Parsons Console Table

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H 28.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in

1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Laminate Parsons Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Elkton, MD

Faux burl Parsons console table with clean, minimalist lines. Features rich shades of brown with a

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate

Willy Rizzo Burlwood Veneer Brass & Chrome Large Oversized Console Table

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H 34.34 in W 48.23 in D 15.01 in

Willy Rizzo Burlwood Veneer Brass & Chrome Large Oversized Console Table

By Pierre Cardin, Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Industries console, hallway, foyer or entry table. Featuring burled

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Elegant Burlwood and Brass Console with Drawers

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H 29 in W 54 in D 18 in

Elegant Burlwood and Brass Console with Drawers

By Century Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Stunning burlwood wood console with polished brass legs and drawer pulls. Made by Century

Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Burlwood and Brass Console Table Attributed to Mastercraft

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H 30 in W 71.25 in D 18.75 in

Mid-Century Burlwood and Brass Console Table Attributed to Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely Hollywood Regency style brass and burl wood console attributed to Mastercraft. It has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass And Burlwood Parsons Style Console Table By Founders Ed

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H 29.25 in W 64.25 in D 15.5 in

Modern Brass And Burlwood Parsons Style Console Table By Founders Ed

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a striking burlwood and brass console table manufactured by Founders Furniture Company. It

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables

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Brass

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H 25.5 in W 60 in D 14 in

Milo Baughman Burlwood Console with Brass Trim

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful console by Milo Baughman. In burl wood with brass inlay and legs.

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Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Burlwood Scroll Console Table Springer Era

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Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Burlwood Scroll Console Table Springer Era

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Burlwood and oak cabriolet leg console table with two drawers by Milling road collection for Baker.

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Willy Rizzo Console Table in Burlwood Brass Glass and Chrome, 1970s, Italy

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Willy Rizzo Console Table in Burlwood Brass Glass and Chrome, 1970s, Italy

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

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Vintage 1980s Postmodern Burlwood Veneer Floating Console and Mirror

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Rare Cityscape Burlwood and Brass Console by Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

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, the console can also be used as an incredible dining room table. Price includes a new custom glass top

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Burlwood Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic burlwood console table available at 1stDibs. A burlwood console table — often made from wood, burl and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect burlwood console table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A burlwood console table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful burlwood console table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Burlwood Console Table?

Prices for a burlwood console table start at $1,200 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $3,200.

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 Burlwood Console Table

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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