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.

How high should a dining table be?

How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.

How thick should a dining table be?

How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.

What is an MCM dining table?

An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.

What is a dining table with leaf?

A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.

What is the height of a dining table?

The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.

What is the best dining table?

Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.

What is the narrowest A dining table can be?

The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.

Is a dining table necessary?

No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.

How wide should a dining table be?

How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.

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Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table

$1,675

Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Diminutive Asian console table with elaborate carved openwork apron in panels with rippling and curved cloud motifs on all sides. The top with carved inner panel mounted on tall carv...

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20th Century Asian Qing Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jaguarcito Black Console Table by Andres Gutierrez

$7,542 / item

Jaguarcito Black Console Table by Andres Gutierrez

Located in Geneve, CH

Jaguarcito Black Console Table by Andres Gutierrez Dimensions: D 35 x W 120 x H 75 cm. Materials: Solid white oak with black lacquer finish. Also available in natural finish. Pl...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Marble Topped Gilt Console Table

$10,285

19th Century Marble Topped Gilt Console Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century marble topped gilt console table festooned with leaves, flowers, and shells. The highly scrolled feet and cabriole legs are joined by a central stretcher and joined in t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Brazilian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s

$7,800

Brazilian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and glass console table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Design ideal for delicate use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 43...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Antique Mahogany Demi Lune Console Tables

$3,200 / set

Pair of Antique Mahogany Demi Lune Console Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

Good lines, great scale, no fuss. This handsome pair of antique mahogany demi-lune console tables is crafted in the neoclassical tradition, featuring richly figured mahogany tops wi...

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Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Postmodern Wood and Tubular Chrome Rectangular Console Table

$950

Postmodern Wood and Tubular Chrome Rectangular Console Table

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage wood and chrome console table. This simple, chic console features a tubular chrome frame with a rectangular wood table top. The light wood has a soft satin finish which com...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of 18th Century Fruitwood Console Tables

$22,000 / set

A Pair of 18th Century Fruitwood Console Tables

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of console tables in fruitwood. With a carved edge to the tops above a molded frieze. The tops of the stop-fluted legs are carved with a flower flanked by carved brackets. A t...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage travertine console table made in Italy (1970s)

$2,800

Vintage travertine console table made in Italy (1970s)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage travertine console table made in Italy (1970s). Solid stone with clean lines and subtly beveled edges. Viewable in Los Angeles showroom by appointment in the American Cement...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Black and Gold "Prairie" Style Console Table

$1,831Sale Price|30% Off

Black and Gold "Prairie" Style Console Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Geometric Art Deco Style black and gold painted tubular steel console table with ornamental sides and back, with a two-tier design. This Console Table is reminiscent of the "Prairie"...

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Late 20th Century American Prairie School Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Swedish Maker, Console Table, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

$4,200

Swedish Maker, Console Table, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A wood console table or demi lune table produced in Sweden, 19th Century. Some wood surface imperfections. Minimal signs of wear. Old restored abrasions to top as illustrated, pos...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s

$14,800

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and glass console table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 59.0"W x 20....

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Belgian Bluestone Console Tables, Minimalist Design, 21st Century

$25,600 / set

Belgian Bluestone Console Tables, Minimalist Design, 21st Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of wall mounted Belgian bluestone console tables with clean lines is designed in a simple minimalist manner with elegantly scrolled legs. The beautiful stone shows well as the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Large Gray Painted and Limestone Console Table

$14,000

Large Gray Painted and Limestone Console Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Large console table with a limestone top and caved wood acanthus leaf legs with a gray painted finish.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Limestone

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Table

$4,200Sale Price|20% Off

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Table

Located in North York, ON

Louis XVI Style marble top console table. This 1940’s American piece is fully restored in a light bubble gum lacquer finish with original brass hardware. Beautiful beige crackle marb...

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

NONO Elefante Console Table 37, Dramatic Wood

$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off

NONO Elefante Console Table 37, Dramatic Wood

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO Elefante Console Table 37, Dramatic Wood ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, re...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Carved Oak Console Table

$4,495

19th Century English Carved Oak Console Table

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak console table with exquisite carving. The table is signed Edwards and Roberts Wardour St London. Edwards and Roberts were one of the premier English furnitur...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern, Sculptural Oak Side / Console Table, 1940s

$780

Danish Modern, Sculptural Oak Side / Console Table, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful vintage Danish table in stained beech from the 1950s. With a height comparable to a dining table, this versatile piece can function as a dining table, console table, or d...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Beech

16th Century Renaissance walnut console table, Tuscan, Italy

$13,714

16th Century Renaissance walnut console table, Tuscan, Italy

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A rare and sculptural Renaissance console table from 16th‑century Tuscany, carved in richly patinated wood and displaying the architectural strength and ornamentation characteristic ...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Forged Patinated Steel Console Table Hand-hammered

$12,343 / item

Hand-Forged Patinated Steel Console Table Hand-hammered

By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi

Located in Vilnius, LT

Unique modern console table entirely hand-forged from solid steel with a deep multi-layered patinated finish. This is not mass-produced furniture. Every surface shows the organic tex...

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2010s Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century scrubbed oak rustic console table / serving table

$1,347Sale Price|49% Off

Early 20th century scrubbed oak rustic console table / serving table

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Very stylish early 20th Century solid oak rustic console table. Of French origin circa 1920’s, this piece has been washed and scrubbed to give it a contemporary feel. Nice detailin...

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Early 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Console Table by W. Luyckx for Aluclair, Belgium

$682

Console Table by W. Luyckx for Aluclair, Belgium

By W. Luyckx 1, Aluclair

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This brutalist aluminum console table was designed by W. Luyckx for Aluclair Belgium. It can be dated in the 1970s. The base is made with a special technique on aluminum to create a...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Moveis Teperman, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Brazil, 1950s

$10,800

Moveis Teperman, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brass console table produced by Moveis Teperman, Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use, including natural wood cracking. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron Wall Mount Console Table

$2,600

French Wrought Iron Wall Mount Console Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rococo style console table made with wrought iron, gilt metal leaf decoration and green serpentine marble top on ornate metal base. Entry hallway table.

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tommi Parzinger Rams Head Console / Sofa Table

$12,500

Tommi Parzinger Rams Head Console / Sofa Table

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Westport, CT

Tommi Parzinger ram's head console sofa table with draw, original dark mahogany finish, French polished lacquer. Parzinger original.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Architectural Plaster Console Table with Interlocking Circular Structure

$11,040 / item

Architectural Plaster Console Table with Interlocking Circular Structure

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural console table defined by interlocking circular supports and a bold architectural silhouette. The design pairs a clean rectangular top with a grounded plinth base, allowi...

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2010s Portuguese Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table

$7,450

Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare antique console table in Gustavian Style from Sweden. The table is from the first years of the 19th century, around 1800 to 1810. The table is made by hand in solid pine with a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Plaisance Console Table, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

$6,400

Plaisance Console Table, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco inspired console table. Steel frame with a gun metal patina and brass accents. The top has an exceptional marble top. Black, grey with blue and silver crystalized marble. Cu...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Tessellated Stone Console Table With Brass Inlay

$2,750

Vintage Tessellated Stone Console Table With Brass Inlay

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sophisticated vintage console table is a masterclass in Post-Modern elegance, featuring a meticulous tessellated stone construction characteristic of high-end 1970s design. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique Biedermeier Maserbirch Console Table 19th Century

$3,705

Antique Biedermeier Maserbirch Console Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier Period birch with ebonised detail console table, circa 1830 in date. The rectangular burr birch top is raised on a pair of 'S' scroll ...

Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Copy - Warren McArthur Pair of Console Tables 1933

$6,800

Copy - Warren McArthur Pair of Console Tables 1933

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Chicago, IL

Warren McArthur Pair of Console Tables Warren McArthur Corporation, c. 1933 Aluminum frame with painted wood tops and rubber components. Dimensions: 30¼ h × 35¼ w × 14 d in (77 × 90 ...

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Italian 18th Century Marquetry Console Table

$20,571

Fine Italian 18th Century Marquetry Console Table

Located in Rome, IT

A Fine Italian 18'century marquetry Demi-lune Console Table with Siena Marble Top . Sicily, second half of the 18'century.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Sculptural Charred Console Table

$7,500

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Sculptural Charred Console Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive suar wood massive console table hand carved into a one of a kind console table both usable and sculptural. Fabulous on both sides. Charred one time to a chocolate brown re...

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Henredon Satin and Burl Wood Console Table

$5,200

Henredon Satin and Burl Wood Console Table

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two-tone woods combination super study and sharp looking console sofa hall entry table by Henredon. Mint original condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Console Table, Vellum & Palisander, 1940

$7,500

Italian Art Deco Console Table, Vellum & Palisander, 1940

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Art Deco console table with two upper shelves in vellum supported by a rectangular base in palisander wood with square cut-outs. The central back column and angled base a...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Palisander, Parchment Paper

Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Console Table

$3,800

Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Console Table

By Bielecky Brothers, McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A striking 1970s midcentury pencil reed rattan console table, constructed in the Organic Modern and Tropical styles after McGuire and Bielecky Bros. The sofa table features a sculptu...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Console and Game Table in Boulle Marquetry

$8,253

Console and Game Table in Boulle Marquetry

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Console in Boulle marquetry with brass background with scrolls, arabesques and flowers, convertible into a game table. The console is richly decorated with gilded bronzes. The top is...

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Style Console Table

$4,800

Early 20th Century French Style Console Table

Located in New York, NY

This antique low console table was hand-crafted in the early 20th century. It is comprised of a white marble top and a carved, giltwood base. We particularly love the details of the ...

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Early 20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Giltwood Rococo Style Console Marble Top Table

$5,450

Antique Giltwood Rococo Style Console Marble Top Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This majestic antique console table is a breathtaking masterpiece of Rococo design, epitomizing the theatricality and opulence of the late 19th-century French influence. The base is ...

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Unusual Asian Style Polychrome Plaster Console Table

$5,200

Unusual Asian Style Polychrome Plaster Console Table

Located in New York, NY

If one put Post-modernism and Asian influences in a blender, you would get this unusual console table. Riffing on an altar table form, the top with upturned ends painted a metallic c...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Plaster

Swedish Maker, Console Table, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

$4,200

Swedish Maker, Console Table, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A wall mounted wooden console table likely produced in Sweden, 19th Century. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 31.0"W x 13.5"D All items ship...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry

$2,220Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry

Located in Münster, DE

Demi Lune console table / salon table Biedermeier c. 1810/20, cherry veneered, top with original oilcloth / fabric overlay, folds up to form a round salon table, dimensions: height...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Antique Re-Creation Leather Top Console Table

$4,200

Antique Re-Creation Leather Top Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An impressive console table in Dutch styling professionally re-created with the use of antique elements dating to the 1700s and 1800s. An antique black leather top beautifully distre...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Console Table, Sculptural White Bronze

$12,000 / item

Mid-Century Modern Console Table, Sculptural White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Conceived as jewelry for the home — in Paul Mathieu's words — this console table distributes its material investment equally between White Bronze-clad cornet legs and a hand-assemble...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sheet Metal

Englander & Bonta, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s

$4,200

Englander & Bonta, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s

By Englander & Bonta

Located in High Point, NC

A wall mounted wood and brass console table with gilt details produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. From an interior commissioned by Englander & Bonta, Buenos ...

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Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Object 007 Console Table by NG Design

$666 / item

Object 007 Console Table by NG Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Object 007 Console Table by NG Design Dimensions: D100 x W40 x H40 cm Materials: Powder coated steel. Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors ...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Small Walnut Burl Console Tables

$6,468 / set

Pair of Small Walnut Burl Console Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

Featuring its characteristic deep brown tones and intricate grain patterns. The clean-lined design is enhanced with polished brass ring pulls and an elegantly crossed brass stretcher...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Impressively Elegant Neoclassical John Widdicomb Console Table

$2,750

Impressively Elegant Neoclassical John Widdicomb Console Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A very rich mahogany neoclassical style console table beautifully crafted by John Widdicomb, having ebonized front centre drawer with gorgeous brass decoration flanked by two smaller...

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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Giltwood Marble-Top Console Table

$9,577

19th Century Giltwood Marble-Top Console Table

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century giltwood black marble-top console table with very detailed carvings. France, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

18th Century Irish Marble-Top Console Table

$4,800

18th Century Irish Marble-Top Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Antique Irish console table, crafted in the 18th century. This elegant piece is comprised of a hardwood base and a marble table top. Its design is one of symmetry and balance: thin c...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Long Transparent Lucite Console, Hallway Table

$3,900

Modern Long Transparent Lucite Console, Hallway Table

Located in Miami, FL

Contemporary long clear Lucite console or hallway table made in the 1980s. It has an acrylic top for display your finest art and sculptures. Fits to any Mid-Century Modern design and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lucite

Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Serpentine Console Table

$2,196

Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Serpentine Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A French Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Serpentine Console Table with beautiful carvings of fruit , leaves and branches with beautiful carved stretcher center topped by a carved crown ...

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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Hand-carved Venetian Walnut Console Table

$8,800

19th Century Hand-carved Venetian Walnut Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant 19th-century Venetian console table, masterfully hand-carved in richly toned walnut, embodying the theatrical craftsmanship and sculptural exuberance of Northern Italian d...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chrome & Brass Console Table

$900

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chrome & Brass Console Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sleek and modern, this table features a polished chrome base paired with a clear glass top, creating a refined balance of industrial and minimalist design. The transparent surface hi...

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

Materials

Chrome

Baker Historic Charleston Collection Mahogany Sideboard Console Table

$3,695

Baker Historic Charleston Collection Mahogany Sideboard Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Historic Charleston Collection Mahogany Sideboard Console Table This console table measures: 59 wide x 20 deep x 35.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Cast & Polished Brass Cabriole Leg Console Table

$3,250

Cast & Polished Brass Cabriole Leg Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Cast and polished brass cabriole leg glass top console table. Twisted brass tube double stretcher connects brass cubes and large ball end finial risers. Three quarter inch thick glas...

Category

Vintage 1970s Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Gustavian-Style Painted Console Table with Two Drawers

$1,557Sale Price|20% Off

Gustavian-Style Painted Console Table with Two Drawers

Located in Bruton, GB

A refined Gustavian-style console table featuring elegant proportions and subtle carved detailing throughout. The table is finished in a soft, timeworn painted surface, accented with...

Category

Mid-20th Century Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Console Table, Burnished Stainless Steel & Smoked Mirror

$5,500

Italian Console Table, Burnished Stainless Steel & Smoked Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Contemporary burnished stainless steel console table with smoked mirror panels (matching smaller consoles: NWL6019; benches: NWL6018)

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mirror

White Marble and Antique White Finish Console Table

$11,921

White Marble and Antique White Finish Console Table

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The white marble console table is an exquisite furniture piece that captures the essence of 18th-century British neoclassical design. Crafted with an antiqued white finish, the woode...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Brass Console Table with Glass Tabletop

$1,700

Vintage Brass Console Table with Glass Tabletop

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mid-century style console table with a brass colored frame and a glass insert serving as the tabletop. Interesting design with an X-base and a stretcher running across the un...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Neoclassical Horse Motif Iron Console Table

$5,800

Vintage French Neoclassical Horse Motif Iron Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A French Neoclassical Revival iron console table from the 1980s. An elongated oval glass top appears to float lightly above the base, its transparency allowing the sculptural ironwor...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Iron

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Console Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of console dining tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique console dining tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. We have 21456 antique and vintage console dining tables in-stock, while there are 2314 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of console dining tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Console dining tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many console dining tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Maitland Smith and Mastercraft produced popular console dining tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Console Dining Tables?

Prices for console dining tables start at $1 and top out at $685,000 with the average selling for $4,464.

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 Dining Tables

What is a console table used for?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
How high should a dining table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
How thick should a dining table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
What is an MCM dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
What is a dining table with leaf?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
What is the height of a dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
What is the best dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
What is the narrowest A dining table can be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
Is a dining table necessary?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
How wide should a dining table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.

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