What is a console table used for?

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

Why is it called a console table?

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

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

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

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

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

Can you use a console table as a desk?

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

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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

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

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

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

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

Should a console table be taller than a couch?

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

How wide should a console table be in an entryway?

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

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Mangiarotti Eros Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper, Italy

$16,037

Mangiarotti Eros Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper, Italy

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Gruppo Skipper, Skipper

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Elegant Organic Modern Carrara marble "Eros Series" console table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Italy. Timeless style and simplicity as well as beautiful raw materials are what m...

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Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Console Tables

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Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

STUNNiNG HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY TWIN DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE TABLE

$3,194

STUNNiNG HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY TWIN DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE TABLE

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London with twin dr...

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20th Century English Campaign Console Tables

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Brass

ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY TWIN DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE TABLE

$3,194

ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY TWIN DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE TABLE

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London with twin dr...

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20th Century English Campaign Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Arabescato Marble Eros Console Table, Italy

$13,631

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Arabescato Marble Eros Console Table, Italy

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Console table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti composed of tabletop resting on two conical marble legs,1970s. Iconic and original design in Arabescato marble. This piece is an exampl...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Tessellated Bone Console Table by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco LTDA

$3,995

Vintage Tessellated Bone Console Table by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco LTDA

By Jimeco ltda, Enrique Garcel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional console table, designed by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco LTDA in the 1970s, exemplifies the designer’s pioneering use of exotic natural materials and sculptural form. Ga...

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Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Bone, Wood

Console Table by Hans von Klier for Gruppo Skipper Italy, 1970s

$7,732

Console Table by Hans von Klier for Gruppo Skipper Italy, 1970s

By Hans Von Klier

Located in Brussels, BE

Console Table by Hans von Klier for Gruppo Skipper Italy, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Brass Console Tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s France

$2,593Sale Price / item|20% Off

Brass Console Tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s France

By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two brass console tables, brass frame with fume glass top designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970`s, France. These vintage console tables have a quality Neoclassical g...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Sculptural Walnut Console Table

$3,895

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Sculptural Walnut Console Table

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Sculptural Walnut Console Table This console table measures: 56.25 wide x 18 deep x 25.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition – Min...

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

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Glass, Walnut

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome Console Table Restored

$5,900

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome Console Table Restored

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful vintage 1978 (stamped underneath) Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome console table. This has been professionally restored. The top has been restored, wood an...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table

$2,379

Lovely Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this large Harrods London Kennedy military campaign two drawer console table with brass plaque corner protectors and brass handles , in lovely condition ...

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Late 20th Century British Campaign Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Console Table by Pier Luigi Colli for Colli Mobilificio, 1940s

$2,978Sale Price|45% Off

Console Table by Pier Luigi Colli for Colli Mobilificio, 1940s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Console with golden wrought iron mirror, with crystal top, the mirror and surrounded by stylized flowers engraved in the center at the top door elgante and precious crystal cimasa wi...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Gold Plate

Console Table by J. Wade Beam "Rearing" for Brueton 1980s, USA

$8,000

Console Table by J. Wade Beam "Rearing" for Brueton 1980s, USA

By J. Wade Beam, Brueton

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Console Table by J. Wade Beam "Rearing" for Brueton 1980s, USA Vintage Brueton "Rearing" Console table designed by J Wade Beam. Circa 1980s. Features a deep mahogany veneer top with...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Alessandro for Baker Asian Modern Faux Malachite Finish Console, circa 1980

$4,640Sale Price|38% Off

Alessandro for Baker Asian Modern Faux Malachite Finish Console, circa 1980

By Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro for Baker Furniture

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Baker Furniture console is by acclaimed designer Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna globally regarded as a master of faux finish techniques - here a faux hand applied malachite fin...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Malachite

Lacquered Console Table Attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture

$1,250

Lacquered Console Table Attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture

By Thomas O'brien

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely transitional lacquered console table attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture. The piece has a modern Chinoiserie feel to it and maybe even a nod to John Dickenson ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ico Parisi PA' 1947 Wooden Console Table for Cassina, new

$5,498 / item

Ico Parisi PA' 1947 Wooden Console Table for Cassina, new

By Cassina, Ico Parisi

Located in Berlin, DE

Price is dependent on the chosen materials. Available materials: FINISH: FRASSINO TINTO NERO FRASSINO TINTO NERO NOCE CANALETTO AMERICAN WALNUT METAL PARTS: OTTONE SATINATO CRO...

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

Materials

Metal

BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

$5,271 / item

BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of high tables, low tables and console, made in multi-layered and multichromatic glass, created by laminating five slabs of 5mm extra light glass each with a different col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Ico Parisi 1947 Console Table for Cassina, Solid Wood, Mid-Century

$10,882 / item

Ico Parisi 1947 Console Table for Cassina, Solid Wood, Mid-Century

By Ico Parisi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ico Parisini Pa' 1947 Console Table For Cassina Based on just a few lines sketched by Ico Parisi, a perfectly proportioned, fluid, organic solid wood console took shape.

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Mario Papperzini for Janus et Cie Green Iron and Glass Console Table

$4,950

Mario Papperzini for Janus et Cie Green Iron and Glass Console Table

By Mario Papperzini, Janus et Cie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage iron and glass console table attributed to Mario Papperzini for Janus et Cie, distinguished by its architectural proportions, graceful geometric ornamentation and dee...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sante Cantori for Cantori Rodin Patinated Bronze and Brown Marble Console Table

$5,659 / item

Sante Cantori for Cantori Rodin Patinated Bronze and Brown Marble Console Table

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

A modern console designed by Sante Cantori, featuring a solid curved iron structure finished in patinated bronze that creates a sinuous play of shapes. Crowned with an elegant Mistic...

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron

Maurizio Manzoni for Cantori Ulisse Cognac and Orobico Grey Marble Console Table

$5,170 / item

Maurizio Manzoni for Cantori Ulisse Cognac and Orobico Grey Marble Console Table

By Maurizio Manzoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

A modern console designed by Maurizio Manzoni, featuring a striking spiral-curved metal structure finished in New Cognac lacquer that playfully manipulates light and shadow. Crowned ...

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Hollywood Regency, Lucite & Brass Console Table for Belgo Chrome, Belgium, 1970s

$2,550

Hollywood Regency, Lucite & Brass Console Table for Belgo Chrome, Belgium, 1970s

By Belgo Chrome

Located in Antwerp, BE

Belgo Chrome; Maison Jansen inspired; French furniture design; Hollywood regency; Brass; Console table; Side table; Wall table; Belgian design; This stylish Hollywood Regency Belgo...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Brass

Eclectic Metal Console Table Designed by Piero Figura for Atena, 80s

$10,309

Eclectic Metal Console Table Designed by Piero Figura for Atena, 80s

By Atena, Piero Figura

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Baroque console table in solid pewter, designed by Piero Figura for Atena Peltri d'autore.

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1990s Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Pewter

Sante Cantori for Cantori Rodin Patinated Bronze and Ceramic top Console Table

$4,332 / item

Sante Cantori for Cantori Rodin Patinated Bronze and Ceramic top Console Table

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

A modern console designed by Sante Cantori, featuring a solid curved iron structure finished in patinated bronze that creates a sinuous play of shapes. Crowned with a sophisticated B...

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sante Cantori for Cantori Rodin Champagne Silver Leaf and Mirror Console Table

$4,332 / item

Sante Cantori for Cantori Rodin Champagne Silver Leaf and Mirror Console Table

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

A modern console designed by Sante Cantori, featuring a solid curved iron structure finished in champagne silver leaf that creates a sinuous play of shapes. Crowned with an elegant b...

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron

Marble Montenegro Console Table by Ettore Sottsass for Ultima Edizione, 1980s

$10,829Sale Price|30% Off

Marble Montenegro Console Table by Ettore Sottsass for Ultima Edizione, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in amstelveen, NL

Marble console table, Montenegro model, by Ettore Sottsass, Ultima Edizione, Italy, 1980 The top is made of black marble and held by two white marble pedestals. Iconic designer Etto...

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Giltwood Marble Top Console Table - 1 of 2

$7,900 / item

Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Giltwood Marble Top Console Table - 1 of 2

By Quatrain, Dessin Fournir

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Giltwood Marble Top Console Table - 1 of 2 Available.

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1990s American Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

$1,995

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a good size! This is burl wood console table design by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. It is marked and in very good condition. M...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Contemporary Console Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen for DK3 Oxblood Red 120x46cm

$5,477 / item

Contemporary Console Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen for DK3 Oxblood Red 120x46cm

By Anne Boysen, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary sculptural console table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for dk3 Designed in Denmark, 2026 Dimensions (this listing – Small size) Width 120 cm x Depth 46 cm x Height ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

Contemporary Console Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen for DK3, Off White 120x46cm

$5,477 / item

Contemporary Console Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen for DK3, Off White 120x46cm

By DK3, Anne Boysen

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary sculptural console table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for dk3 Designed in Denmark, 2026 Dimensions (this listing – Small size) Width 120 cm x Depth 46 cm x Height ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Chrome Console Table 1970s

$5,500

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Chrome Console Table 1970s

By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

With a shining black lacquered top, and sharply geometric chrome legs and structure,, this console table carries a futuristic mid-century aesthetic into the contemporary home. Its bo...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Console Nappa & Suede Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara Ossicle Leather Console

$12,500 / item

Console Nappa & Suede Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara Ossicle Leather Console

By Francesco Balzano

Located in New York, NY

Ossicle Leather Console -- Francesco Balzano x Giobagnara Available in a nappa finish for the top and suede finish for the legs. Pictured here is the console in F95 Off White nappa ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Leather

Rare Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1980

$16,500

Rare Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1980

By Alessandro for Baker Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent console is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Louise Console Table in Copper by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Table in Copper by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outwa...

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2010s Indian Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Louise Console Table in Copper by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

$7,429 / item

Louise Console Table in Copper by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outwa...

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2010s Indian Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Venice Cedro Console Table Designed by Claudio Bellini for Riva 1920

$18,200 / item

Venice Cedro Console Table Designed by Claudio Bellini for Riva 1920

By Claudio Bellini

Located in New York, NY

The "Venice Cedro" is one of the distinctive console tables produced by Riva 1920. This piece exemplifies the brand's commitment to using unique and sustainable materials, as well as...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Side/Console/Dinner Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, 1969

$2,462

Side/Console/Dinner Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, 1969

By Coene de Frères, Knoll, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Hilversum, NL

Introducing the 'André' side table, a timeless design by Tobia Scarpa from 1969, crafted by Knoll International/De Coene. With its sleek chromed steel frame, removable legs, and ele...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Walnut Console Table Model #3360 for Widdicomb

$17,500

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Walnut Console Table Model #3360 for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Lynn, MA

Rare Colosseum Console table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Cataloged as Model 3360 in Walnut. Striking grains. Labeled underneath.

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20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti Console Table Mod. Incas for Skipper, 1970s

$33,219

20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti Console Table Mod. Incas for Skipper, 1970s

By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Angelo Mangiarotti was a very important italian architect and designer, born in 1921 in Milan. He studied architecture at the Politecnico of Milan and gratuated in 1948. He then went...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Horn Console Table with Mirror by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco LTDA.

$7,995 / set

Vintage Horn Console Table with Mirror by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco LTDA.

By Jimeco ltda, Enrique Garcel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Enrique Garcel was a renowned designer known for his innovative approach to furniture design, particularly in the use of natural materials to create striking, functional art pieces. ...

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Vintage 1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Remis Console table in Glass Mosaic by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia

$5,799 / item

Remis Console table in Glass Mosaic by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Remis console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a bold and expressive piece that transforms traditional craftsmanship into a contemporary design statement. Quint...

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Console Table by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, 1970s

$3,207

Vintage Hollywood Regency Console Table by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, 1970s

By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen

Located in Palermo, IT

This exquisite console table is a quintessential example of Hollywood Regency glamour, designed by the legendary French cinema icon Alain Delon in collaboration with Maison Jansen du...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY SINGLE DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE END TABLE

$1,699

ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY SINGLE DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE END TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London. Please not...

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20th Century English Campaign Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830

$39,427

Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830

By Jean-Christophe Fischer

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A highly important restoration period maple and Amaranth veneered console table with patinated bronze female term supports, made for King Louis-Philippe by Jean-Christophe Fischer. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Oak Table w/Expandable Top (Great for a Console or Games Table!)

$3,640

Antique English Oak Table w/Expandable Top (Great for a Console or Games Table!)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English carved oak wood table, with expandable top, from the early 20th century. This antique table from England features a rectangular-shaped top (with two leaves tucked beneath ...

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Early 20th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Opalia Console table 136cm - 53.5in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia

$3,884 / item

Opalia Console table 136cm - 53.5in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Opalia Console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, transforms functional furniture into a sculptural work of art. Part of the Opalia collection, this console is craft...

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Rare Paul Frankl Cork Top Console Table model # 5008 for Johnson Bros.

$3,100

Rare Paul Frankl Cork Top Console Table model # 5008 for Johnson Bros.

By Paul Frankl

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A smaller scale console entrance way table with cork top and dark mahogany toned winged V oak base. A rare form designed by Paul Frankl whose iconic skyscraper book shelve units are ...

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

Materials

Oak, Cork

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Extendable Console Table in Oxblood Lacquer

$4,250

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Extendable Console Table in Oxblood Lacquer

By Michael Taylor

Located in Chicago, IL

A unique altar style console by Baker Furniture. From Michael Taylor's Far East Collection, circa 1960. Although many consoles with the altar table feel were sold by Baker, very fe...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Mid Century Stainless Steel Tee Console Table

$9,095

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Mid Century Stainless Steel Tee Console Table

By J. Wade Beam, Brueton

Located in Franklin Park, IL

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Mid Century Stainless Steel Tee Console Table This console table measures: 60 wide x 12 deep x 30.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shimmer Console Table SHI07 by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia, Quick Ship

$2,148Sale Price / item|20% Off

Shimmer Console Table SHI07 by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia, Quick Ship

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Boston, MA

Made in Italy. IN STOCK: Shimmer SHI07 - A console table cm 100x45xh.84,5 (39.37"x17.72"xh.33.27") in extra light glass.‎ Crafted from laminated and glued glass using advanced finis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Console Table in Teak w/ Glass Top, Gustav Gaarde for Trekanten, Denmark, 1970s

$2,095

Console Table in Teak w/ Glass Top, Gustav Gaarde for Trekanten, Denmark, 1970s

By Gustav Gaarde

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an iconic Danish-made console table designed by Gustav Gaarde for Trekanten. In stunning original condition this instantly recognizable table is ideal for collectors sear...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

French Bronze Console or Side Table by Jacques Quinet for Maison Malabert, 1950s

$4,400

French Bronze Console or Side Table by Jacques Quinet for Maison Malabert, 1950s

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Jacques Quinet for Maison Malabert, this French medium console table from the 1950s, reflects a balance between restraint and material richness, where structure is pared ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Alain Delon Console for Maison Jansen, 1970s

$2,119

Alain Delon Console for Maison Jansen, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Stunning beige lacquered wood console with brass designed by French Actor Alain Delon (1935 - 2024) and produced by french interior house Maison Jansen. The pieces of this famous an...

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

1984 Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll Console Table in Maple

$15,000

1984 Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll Console Table in Maple

By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Post-Modern Rectangular Console Table in Birdseye Maple Plywood, designed by Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi for Knoll in 1984. The silhouette features stylized flat ...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

San Sen, Brass & Glass Swan Console Table for Art House Jofral Spain, Labeled

$8,950

San Sen, Brass & Glass Swan Console Table for Art House Jofral Spain, Labeled

By San Sen, Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional Hollywood Regency swan console table designed by San Sen and manufactured in Spain for Art House, J.B.M., with Jofral, S.A. labeling. This highly sculptural vintage conso...

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Brass

Kaizo Oto for Design Institute America Postmodern Steel and Brass Console Table

$2,347 / set

Kaizo Oto for Design Institute America Postmodern Steel and Brass Console Table

By Design Institute America, Kaizo Oto

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Postmodern Steel and Brass Console Table This console table measures: 33.25 wide x 9 deep x 26.75 inches high We take our photos in a cont...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Console Tables

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Brass, Steel

Brushed Steel Console Table with Glass Tops, by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen

$4,125Sale Price|20% Off

Brushed Steel Console Table with Glass Tops, by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen

By Guy Lefevre

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice console table is made of brushed steel. It has nice blueish glass shelves. This model is by famous designer Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen. Circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Flip-Top Convertible Console Table for Widdicomb 1950s

$6,500

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Flip-Top Convertible Console Table for Widdicomb 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

This console table has a deep espresso-finished mahogany top that sits upon four slender and graceful solid brass legs. It was designed in 1953 for Widdicomb Furniture by TH Robsjohn...

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

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Brass

American modern dining table or console by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

$4,811

American modern dining table or console by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

By McGuire

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern dining table or console by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s Dining table or console table with a rectangular wooden top. The top, with metal hinges, can be opened...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables

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Leather, Rattan, Wood

Louise Console Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

$7,429 / item

Louise Console Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outwa...

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2010s Indian Other Console Tables

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Metal

Louise Console Table in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Table in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outwa...

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2010s Indian Other Console Tables

Materials

Metal

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Console Table For Hall For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic console table for hall available at 1stDibs. A console table for hall — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 505 options for an antique or vintage console table for hall now, or shop our selection of 50 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the console table for hall you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each console table for hall bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made console table for hall has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Angelo Mangiarotti and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Console Table For Hall?

The average selling price for a console table for hall at 1stDibs is $4,789, while they’re typically $136 on the low end and $85,852 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Console-tables for You

Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.

The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.

Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.

The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.

Questions About Console Table For Hall

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?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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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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