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 are console tables so low?

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?

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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Smooth Brass Demi Console Table – Louise Cabriole Leg

$4,457 / item

Smooth Brass Demi Console Table – Louise Cabriole Leg

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Works as a demi-lune console, entry table, or hall table. Available in all twelve standard finishes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Smooth Copper Demi Console Table – Louise Cabriole Leg

$4,457 / item

Smooth Copper Demi Console Table – Louise Cabriole Leg

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Works as a demi-lune console, entry table, or hall table. Available in all twelve standard finishes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Antique Reclaimed Haveli Wood Hand-Carved Console Table by House of Jaipur

$4,870 / item

Antique Reclaimed Haveli Wood Hand-Carved Console Table by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

A refined statement piece rooted in architectural heritage, this Jaipur handcrafted solid wood console table is made from reclaimed original wood sourced from 90+ year old Indian hav...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Folding Dining or Console Table

$3,470

19th Century Walnut Folding Dining or Console Table

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French console table, dating from the early 19th century, is a fine example of walnut craftsmanship combined with timeless functionality.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Smooth White Bronze Hall Table – Louise Cabriole Leg Console Table, Handmade

$8,000 / item

Smooth White Bronze Hall Table – Louise Cabriole Leg Console Table, Handmade

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Measures 60 by 18 by 30.5 inches. Functions as a hall table, entry table, console table, or sofa table.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Antique 19th century French Gold Baroque Console Table, Bianca Rosa Marble Top

$5,728Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th century French Gold Baroque Console Table, Bianca Rosa Marble Top

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful late 19th century French hand-carved Rococo console table with a Bianca Rosa marble top. This console table has an elegantly hand-carved skirt with a centered St Jacobs s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian antique console table in wood and marble with inlay decorations, 1840

$2,864

Italian antique console table in wood and marble with inlay decorations, 1840

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique console table in wood and marble with inlay decorations, 1840 Wall console with two drawers.

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Antique 1840s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Smooth White Bronze Console Table – Cabriole Leg Louise Table, Paul Mathieu

$8,000 / item

Smooth White Bronze Console Table – Cabriole Leg Louise Table, Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

The Louise Console Table was designed by Paul Mathieu as part of the Louise series.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Smooth White Bronze Console Table – Hollywood Regency Cabriole Leg Hall Table

$8,000 / item

Smooth White Bronze Console Table – Hollywood Regency Cabriole Leg Hall Table

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Measures 60 by 18 by 30.5 inches. Functions as a console table, hall table, entry table, or sofa table.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Antique French 19th Century Hunt Console / Wall Table with Drawer Black Forest

$4,118 / item

Antique French 19th Century Hunt Console / Wall Table with Drawer Black Forest

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Amazing quality & attention to detail ! This 19th century French Hunt console / wall table with drawer & fox head base circa 1870. The console has been richly carved by a master ca...

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Console Table with Two Drawers, Portugal

$2,850

19th Century Console Table with Two Drawers, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the dark chestnut wood with deep aged patina that draws one to this console table with tapered legs from Portugal. The generations of use are revealed in every old knot, nick (...

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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Country Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Baroque Inspired Double Pedestal Base Wood Console Table

$3,420

Baroque Inspired Double Pedestal Base Wood Console Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This Baroque inspired wood console table showcases a timeless design with a blend of rustic charm and classical detailing.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Demi-Lune Consoles Tables

$4,660

Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Demi-Lune Consoles Tables

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Pair of antique George III quality mahogany demi-lune consoles tables having the original brass rails above a quality figured mahogany demi-lune shaped top, mahogany frieze s...

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Antique 19th Century English George III Console Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Dutch Colonial Teak Pier Console Table with Carved Details and Sunburst

$5,175

Antique Dutch Colonial Teak Pier Console Table with Carved Details and Sunburst

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Dutch Colonial pier console table, crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century, is a striking example of refined craftsmanship and elegant design.

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Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Console Table with Pull Out Ottoman Stools

$12,000 / set

Modern Console Table with Pull Out Ottoman Stools

By Milo Baughman, Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Modern Console Table with Pull Out Ottoman Stools. In the manner of iconic mid-century modern designer Milo Baughman.

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2010s Canadian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art deco Game Console Tables Antique Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art deco Game Console Tables Antique Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Art deco Game Console Tables Antique Br...

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2010s American Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Console, Side, Buffet Server, William IV, C.1835

$3,254Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Console, Side, Buffet Server, William IV, C.1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique hall table. A Scottish, mahogany console, side table or buffet server, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30"H Materials - Antique Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted...

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2010s American Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30"H Materials - Antique Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Cra...

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2010s American Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Rectangular Console Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30"H Materials - Antique Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Cra...

Category

2010s American Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

19th Century Black Painted Library Console Table, Denmark

$3,950

19th Century Black Painted Library Console Table, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Note photos of the top revealing generations of use, including scratches, gouges, dried old wormholes, stains, etc. that all add aged character of this console. All scratches, cracks...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-crafted Wood Console Table with Lower Shelf

$4,785

Hand-crafted Wood Console Table with Lower Shelf

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This antique French console table is a true statement piece, blending form and function with its timeworn character and solid craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1960s French Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Victorian Kingwood Porcelain and Ormolu Console Card Table by G T Morant

$16,404

Antique Victorian Kingwood Porcelain and Ormolu Console Card Table by G T Morant

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional antique Victorian kingwood console and card table by G T Morant of Bond Street, London, dating to circa 1850.

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Smooth Copper Louise Console Table – Louis XV Cabriole Leg Hall Table

$8,000 / item

Smooth Copper Louise Console Table – Louis XV Cabriole Leg Hall Table

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Measures 60 by 18 by 30.5 inches. Functions as a hall table, console table, sofa table, or entry table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Smooth Brass Louise Console Table – Louis XV Cabriole Leg Hall Table

$8,000 / item

Smooth Brass Louise Console Table – Louis XV Cabriole Leg Hall Table

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Measures 60 by 18 by 30.5 inches. Functions as a hall table, console table, sofa table, or entry table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique Ornate Baroque Style Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Hanging Console Table Glass

$3,200

Antique Ornate Baroque Style Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Hanging Console Table Glass

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Thick polished scalloped edge glass top wrought iron base ornate hanging console entrance hall table.

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20th Century European Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Console Table with Single Drawer, C. 1860

$3,500

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Console Table with Single Drawer, C. 1860

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis Philippe-style furnishings, such as this console with a single drawer, are highly sought after due to their remarkable elegance. Hand-carved circa 1860, this console features a...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables

Materials

Wood

French Empire Console Table, Mahogany & Marble, Circa 1830

$2,650

French Empire Console Table, Mahogany & Marble, Circa 1830

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique table is ready for immediate use. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Three Drawer Walnut Console Table, Portugal

$6,800

18th Century Three Drawer Walnut Console Table, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

Dark walnut console table with three drawers resting on harp shaped legs and decorative turned stretcher.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

1800s Two-Tier Solid Pine Occasional Console Table

$630

1800s Two-Tier Solid Pine Occasional Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Solid Pine Entry, console Hall table that is perfect for any room in your home.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Large Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Pier Mirror and Console Table ca. 1820-40

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Large Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Pier Mirror and Console Table ca. 1820-40

Located in Shippensburg, PA

BIEDERMEIER FLAMED-MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT PIER MIRROR AND CONSOLE Northern Europe, circa 1820-40 Item # 407OYP16P A stunning presentation, this fine Biedermeier mirror and pier ta...

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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

Early 19th C. Spanish Baroque-Style Console Table

$6,860

Early 19th C. Spanish Baroque-Style Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique Baroque style console table from Spain has a curvaceous design with a faux-marble top that is outwardly scalloped at front, convex scallops at each side, and backside wh...

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Console Table Or Bar Table

$3,800 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Console Table Or Bar Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A single long antique wood panel with lovely character was cut into three sections to produce this beautiful console table.

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Antique Rococo Style Giltwood Corner Console Tables with Shaped Marble T

$7,980 / set

Pair of Antique Rococo Style Giltwood Corner Console Tables with Shaped Marble T

Located in Miami, FL

An exceptional pair of antique giltwood corner console tables, designed specifically to fit elegantly into the corners of a room.

Category

Antique 1880s European Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Folk Art Console Table in Rococo Style with Storage, Solid Pine, Sweden

$5,556

Antique Folk Art Console Table in Rococo Style with Storage, Solid Pine, Sweden

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusual folk art table from northern Sweden made during the rococo period. This console or side table is made by hand in solid pine. It’s a unique table and unusual model where the l...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Console Tables

Materials

Pine

SUPER RARE METAL ANTiQUE BAROQUE RAMS & MAIDEN HEAD MARBLE TOPPED CONSOLE TABLE

$27,455Sale Price|20% Off

SUPER RARE METAL ANTiQUE BAROQUE RAMS & MAIDEN HEAD MARBLE TOPPED CONSOLE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, antique metal framed Baroque / Rococo French console table with the original distre...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Antique Gothic Console Tables and Mirrors from Manchester Town Hall

$34,319 / set

Pair of Antique Gothic Console Tables and Mirrors from Manchester Town Hall

Located in GB

A pair of antique Gothic console tables and mirrors from Manchester Town Hall, dated 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Gothic Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century English Arts & Crafts Console Table / Desk

$1,029

Early 20th Century English Arts & Crafts Console Table / Desk

Located in Leicester, GB

The antique console table has many beautiful details such as the splayed, shaped legs with key hole design and the routed edge to the table top.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Console Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique French Art Deco Side or Console Table with Pink Marble Top

$623

Antique French Art Deco Side or Console Table with Pink Marble Top

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

French Art Deco table from the 1930s, finished with beautiful inlaid mahogany veneer and a pink marble top. Light signs of use are present, including a few small repaired pieces of v...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble

A Fine Irish Mahogany Marble Top Console Table

$11,800

A Fine Irish Mahogany Marble Top Console Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Fine Irish Mahogany Marble Top Console Table 18th Century With a rectangular marble insert over a finely carved frieze, all resting on cabriole legs ending in pad feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish George II Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Console Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

$8,593

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Console Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Primitive table crafted from a single solid plank dating back to the 1600s/1700s, with a hand-hewn underside. The piece stands on two pillar log feet, originally used as structural s...

Category

Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique, Silver Gilded, Italian Console

$6,250Sale Price|40% Off

Antique, Silver Gilded, Italian Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large hand carved, turn-of-the-century, wood console from Florence, Italy. The richly carved, silver gilt body is adorned with beautiful shell reliefs and terminates in cabriole legs...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CiRCA 1815 REGENCY WALNUT CONSOLE TABLES & MIRROr

$13,123Sale Price / set|20% Off

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CiRCA 1815 REGENCY WALNUT CONSOLE TABLES & MIRROr

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite suite of fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 Console tables with matching pier mirrors P...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

19th-century Louis XV-style Wrought-iron Console Table

$3,666

19th-century Louis XV-style Wrought-iron Console Table

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A superb wrought-iron console table from the second half of the 19th century/early 20th century in the Louis XV style A console table of exceptional quality, like we rarely seen, fea...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ebonized Biedermeier Console Table with Marble Top, Circa 1890

$5,850

Ebonized Biedermeier Console Table with Marble Top, Circa 1890

Located in Queens, NY

Continental (Possibly Flemish 19/20th Century) ebonized console table with 6 spool legs and brown marble top with stretcher base.

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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Ebony

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Console Table Hall Sideboard 76"

$4,900Sale Price|30% Off

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Console Table Hall Sideboard 76"

Located in Dayton, OH

A monumental Italian Louis XIV style "Belle Epoque" giltwood console table. Belle Epoque (The Age of Excellence) takes inspiration from the very beginning of the French Golden Age of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Console Table

$2,950

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Console Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A single antique wood panel with lovely character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to form this beautiful console or desk.

Category

2010s Indonesian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 HAND CARVED WiTH GRIFFIN'S, CARRARA MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLe

$5,436Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 HAND CARVED WiTH GRIFFIN'S, CARRARA MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880, hand carved and painted low console table sideboard with Italian Marble top ...

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Antique 1880s European Egyptian Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique George III Satin Wood Painted Demi-Lune Console Table 18th Century

$6,658

Antique George III Satin Wood Painted Demi-Lune Console Table 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique George III satin wood hand-painted and parcel gilt wood breakfront console table, circa 1780 in date.

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console or Side Table

$2,800

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console or Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique panels are joined together to produce a Wabi Sabi style table.

Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

French 19th Century Empire Marble Top Walnut Console Table

$2,800

French 19th Century Empire Marble Top Walnut Console Table

Located in Carmine, TX

19th-Century French Empire Walnut Console Table — An elegant antique console featuring a rich walnut frame, green marble top, and finely detailed gilt-bronze mounts.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Console Table, France, Art Deco in Wood 1925

$8,250

Console Table, France, Art Deco in Wood 1925

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Console Material: wood Style: Art Deco Country: ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Carved Console Table with Hand-Forged Iron Base and Two Drawer

$3,190

Antique Spanish Carved Console Table with Hand-Forged Iron Base and Two Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

A striking Spanish console or writing table that beautifully combines the warmth of carved solid wood with the elegance of hand-forged iron. The rectangular top rests above a richl...

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Server Console Table

$2,250

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Server Console Table

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Server Console Table Dimensions : 36.5" Wide X 36" Tall X 16.75" Deep This console was made in France in the late 19th century in the French e...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Flip Top Thick Burl Wood Veneer Console Game Dinette Table

$6,500

Antique 19th Century Flip Top Thick Burl Wood Veneer Console Game Dinette Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique 19th Century Flip Top Thick Burl Wood Veneer Console Game Dinette Table

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Console table with curved display cases - Art Deco Style

$1,122

Console table with curved display cases - Art Deco Style

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique - Decoration - 20th Measures : 100x52cm H:74cm This Art Deco wooden console table features a symmetrical design with beveled, curved glass fronts.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Mt Mahogany Marble Top Console Tables

$58,800 / set

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Mt Mahogany Marble Top Console Tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Superb Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Marble Top Single drawer double tier Console Tables.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine Antique circa 1880 Solid Gilt Bronze & Marble Radiator Cover Console Table

$5,436Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Antique circa 1880 Solid Gilt Bronze & Marble Radiator Cover Console Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and desirable, circa 1880 gilt bronze with marble top radiator cover. I have never seen another of this quality before, it could ...

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Carved Limestone Console Tables from Provence, France

$10,200 / set

Pair of Carved Limestone Console Tables from Provence, France

Located in Dallas, TX

Please contact us for an accurate lead time, as these are hand-carved on demand and not mass produced.* This pair of limestone console tables was made in the South of France. They a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Console Tables

Materials

Limestone

19th Century French Empire Console Table with Mahogany & Marble

$4,995

19th Century French Empire Console Table with Mahogany & Marble

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th-century French console table is the perfect statement piece for any space.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Find a variety of console antique console tables tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct console antique console tables tables — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 6401 antique and vintage console antique console tables tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 663 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Console antique console tables tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of console antique console tables tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Georgian and Art Deco console antique console tables tables are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made console antique console tables tables over the years, but those made by Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French) and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Console Antique Console Tables Tables?

Prices for console antique console tables tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, console antique console tables tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,758.

Questions About Console Antique Console Tables Tables

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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