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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Console Table Portugal

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Anthea Console Contemporary Sculptural Console in White Mortar by MainGUILTY

$14,075 / set

Anthea Console Contemporary Sculptural Console in White Mortar by MainGUILTY

By Carlos Mello

Located in Freamunde, PT

Contemporary Sculptural Console Inspired by Classical Greek Art — Indoor / Outdoor The Anthea

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Resin, Epoxy Resin

Modern Mira Stone Console Table, Brass, Onyx Miel, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple

$21,294

Modern Mira Stone Console Table, Brass, Onyx Miel, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Mira Stona Console Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

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

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Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Anthea Console — Contemporary Sculptural Console in Mortar Finish by MainGUILTY

$14,075 / set

Anthea Console — Contemporary Sculptural Console in Mortar Finish by MainGUILTY

By Carlos Mello

Located in Freamunde, PT

Contemporary Sculptural Console Inspired by Classical Greek Art — Indoor / Outdoor The Anthea

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Greco Roman Console Tables

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Resin, Epoxy Resin

Console Table With Lacquered Top & Fig Tree Branches In Brass Legs

$14,834 / item

Console Table With Lacquered Top & Fig Tree Branches In Brass Legs

By Ginger & Jagger

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This console is a tribute to Nature’s graciousness. The legs are made from fig tree branches in

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2010s Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Console Table with Marble Top & Limed Oak Structure By José Castro

$9,025 / item

Contemporary Console Table with Marble Top & Limed Oak Structure By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This impressive and modern console table is a beautiful combination of natural stone and wood. It

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Marble

Organic Modern Lacquer Console Table w/ Stacked Pebble Base in Custom RAL Colors

$14,950 / item

Organic Modern Lacquer Console Table w/ Stacked Pebble Base in Custom RAL Colors

By JLC

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This distinctive console is a true study in organic asymmetry and textural artistry. Its striking

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Console Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Armilar Marble Console Table, Carrara, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

$19,738 / item

Art Deco Armilar Marble Console Table, Carrara, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Armilar Marble Console Table, Handmade In Portugal by Greenapple The Armilar marble

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

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Onyx, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

21st Century Ipanema Console Table, Ombre Effect with Brass Details, by Duistt

$10,271 / item

21st Century Ipanema Console Table, Ombre Effect with Brass Details, by Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Ipanema Console Table, Ombre Effect with Brass Details, Handcrafted by Duistt The rounded

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2010s Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Armilar Stone Console Table, Onyx, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

$22,729

Art Deco Armilar Stone Console Table, Onyx, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Armilar Stone Console Table, Portoro Gold Marble and Ebony, Handmade In Portugal by

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

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Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Console Table in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel

$2,093Sale Price|50% Off

Modern Minimalist Console Table in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The "Fifties Console Table" is crafted from high-gloss ironwood and gold lacquered steel. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Minimalist Console Table in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel

$4,187 / item

Modern Minimalist Console Table in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The "Fifties Console Table" is crafted from high-gloss ironwood and gold lacquered steel. We

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Accent Console Table Black Oak Wood Black Lacquered Wood Brushed Copper

$11,101Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern Accent Console Table Black Oak Wood Black Lacquered Wood Brushed Copper

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

table even more surprising and unique. The Console Table is designed as an entryway table. Its form is

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Metal, Copper

Sculptural Scalloped Console Table in High Gloss Walnut Root By José Castro

$7,940 / item

Sculptural Scalloped Console Table in High Gloss Walnut Root By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A truly distinctive console crafted from stunning walnut root wood, showcasing its dramatic grain

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Wood

Geometry Console by DUISTT

$7,931 / item

Geometry Console by DUISTT

Located in Geneve, CH

Geometry Console by DUISTT Dimensions: W 140 x D 40 x H 78 cm Materials: White Ebony Marquetry Top

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Brass

Organic Modern Accent Console Table High-Gloss Black Steel Matt Black Lacquer

$4,697Sale Price / item|20% Off

Organic Modern Accent Console Table High-Gloss Black Steel Matt Black Lacquer

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Console Table

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Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Ipanema Console by DUISTT

$11,305 / item

Ipanema Console by DUISTT

Located in Geneve, CH

Ipanema Console by DUISTT Dimensions: W 130 x D 40 x H 87 cm Materials: High Gloss Lacquered Wood

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Bronze

Organic Modern Accent Console Table in Walnut Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel

$6,519Sale Price / item|20% Off

Organic Modern Accent Console Table in Walnut Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Console Table

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Anna Console by DUISTT

$5,431 / item

Anna Console by DUISTT

Located in Geneve, CH

Anna Console by DUISTT Dimensions: W 130 x D 55 x H 77 cm Materials: Black Limed Oak, Satin Black

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Armilar Stone Console Table, Miel Onyx, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

$20,935 / item

Art Deco Armilar Stone Console Table, Miel Onyx, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Armilar Stone Console Table, Handmade In Portugal by Greenapple The Armilar stone console

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

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Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Monolithic Console Table with Polished Stone Top & Limed Oak Base By José Castro

$10,100 / item

Monolithic Console Table with Polished Stone Top & Limed Oak Base By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This modern and elegant console table is a beautiful combination of natural materials. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Stone

Avalanche Estremoz Marble Console

$22,900 / item

Avalanche Estremoz Marble Console

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Drawing you in with a luxurious white marble and striking conal legs, the Avalanche Console is an

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2010s Portuguese Console Tables

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Marble

Avalanche Console 'Carrara Marble'

$21,780 / item

Avalanche Console 'Carrara Marble'

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Console is an icon of contemporary style. The modern shape and elegantly bright whites will bring your

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2010s Portuguese Console Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Contemporary Alma Floating Sideboard, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$9,227 / item

Contemporary Alma Floating Sideboard, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Floating Sideboard Alma, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Alma Floating Sideboard, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$16,178

Modern Alma Floating Sideboard, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Floating Sideboard Alma, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Steel, Brass

Modern Alma Floating Sideboard, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$11,843 / item

Modern Alma Floating Sideboard, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Floating Sideboard Alma, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Ribbon Broken Copper Leaf Console

$13,930 / item

Ribbon Broken Copper Leaf Console

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Get wrapped up in the rhythmic design of the Ribbon console table. The provocative twists and turns

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Lacquer

Ribbon Broken Silver Leaf Console

$13,930 / item

Ribbon Broken Silver Leaf Console

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Get wrapped up in the rhythmic design of the Ribbon console table. The provocative twists and turns

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Silver Leaf

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

$5,778 / item

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 160 x H 87 cm. Materials: Lacquer. Finish

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Lacquer

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

$5,778 / item

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 160 x H 87 cm. Materials: Lacquer. Finish

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Lacquer

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

$5,778 / item

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 160 x H 87 cm. Materials: Lacquer. Finish

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Lacquer

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

$11,400 / item

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Dolmen Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 160 x H 87 cm. Materials: Negro Marquina

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Empress Console - In Stock Europe

$50,100 / set

Empress Console - In Stock Europe

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

The Empress Console is fully aware of her powers, embraced in her untamed magnetic beauty

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2010s Portuguese Console Tables

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass

Dolmen Console by Studio Gameiro

$10,252 / item

Dolmen Console by Studio Gameiro

Located in Geneve, CH

Dolmen Console by Studio Gameiro Dimensions: D 35 x W 110 x H 90 cm. Materials: Hand-hammered Blue

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Stone

Fossil Console by Ginger & Jagger

$17,095 / item

Fossil Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Fossil Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 161 x H 81 cm. Materials: Estremoz Rose

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Stone, Brass

Fossil Console by Ginger & Jagger

$17,095 / item

Fossil Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Fossil Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 161 x H 81 cm. Materials: Travertine and

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Travertine, Brass

Halo Console by Ginger & Jagger

$11,711 / item

Halo Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Halo Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 38 x W 140 x H 84 cm. Materials: Acrilyc and brass

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Brass

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger

$15,755 / item

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 180 x H 81 cm. Materials: Romano

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Travertine, Brass

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger

$15,755 / item

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 180 x H 81 cm. Materials: Guatemala

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Brass

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger

$15,755 / item

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Primitive Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 180 x H 81 cm. Materials: Carrara marble

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Cliff Console by Ginger & Jagger

$12,489 / item

Cliff Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Cliff Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 51 x W 183 x H 87 cm. Materials: Stainless steel

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Stainless Steel

Geode Console by Ginger & Jagger

$26,964 / item

Geode Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Geode Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 80 cm. Materials: Marble, travertine

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

21st Century Coloma Sideboard Leather Travertine Brass Made in Portugal by Porus

$11,462Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Coloma Sideboard Leather Travertine Brass Made in Portugal by Porus

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Coloma, in California, is renowned for being the scene where James W. Marshall first found gold in the Sierra Nevada, at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush. T...

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Gold Pebble Console with Gold Leaf

$15,432 / item

Gold Pebble Console with Gold Leaf

Located in Paris, FR

Console gold pebble made with fiber glass. Hand-painted with glossy gold leaf.

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Gold Leaf

Gold Pebble Console with Gold Leaf

$15,432

Gold Pebble Console with Gold Leaf

Located in Paris, FR

Console gold pebble made with fiber glass. Hand-painted with glossy gold leaf.

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Gold Leaf

Console Jean in Estremoz Rose Marble

$3,318 / item

Console Jean in Estremoz Rose Marble

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Console Tables

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Marble

Empress Console - 1 Module (Right)

$24,360 / item

Empress Console - 1 Module (Right)

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

The Empress Console is fully aware of her powers, embraced in her untamed magnetic beauty

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2010s Portuguese Console Tables

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass

Hana Console: Curved Elegance in Oak

$2,631 / item

Hana Console: Curved Elegance in Oak

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

Hana Console: Sculptural Curves in Oak The Hana Console blends simplicity with elegance, offering

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Console Tables

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Oak

Pianist Carrara Marble Console by InsidherLand

$13,900 / item

Pianist Carrara Marble Console by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Pianist Carrara Marble Console by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 41 x W 130 x H 82 cm. Materials

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Marble, Brass

Gravity Marble Console by Ginger & Jagger

$19,726 / item

Gravity Marble Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Gravity Marble Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 85 cm. Materials: Carrara

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Marble

Geode Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger

$28,926 / item

Geode Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Geode Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 80 cm. Materials: Nickel

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Nickel

Geode Wood Console by Ginger & Jagger

$14,200 / item

Geode Wood Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Geode Wood Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 80 cm. Materials: American

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Walnut

Geode Marble Console by Ginger & Jagger

$25,469 / item

Geode Marble Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Geode Marble Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 80 cm. Materials: Romano

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Travertine

Geode Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger

$28,926 / item

Geode Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Geode Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 80 cm. Materials: Brushed

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Brass

Fossil Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger

$18,399 / item

Fossil Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Fossil Metal Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 161 x H 81 cm. Materials: Brass

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Gravity Lacquer Console by Ginger & Jagger

$9,725 / item

Gravity Lacquer Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Gravity Lacquer Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 150 x H 85 cm. Materials: Lacquer

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Lacquer

Fossil Lacquer Console by Ginger & Jagger

$6,842 / item

Fossil Lacquer Console by Ginger & Jagger

Located in Geneve, CH

Fossil Lacquer Console by Ginger & Jagger Dimensions: D 50 x W 161 x H 81 cm. Materials: Lacquer

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

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Lacquer

21st Coloma TV Unit American Grey Kenzo Made in Portugal by Porus Studio

$9,624Sale Price / item|25% Off

21st Coloma TV Unit American Grey Kenzo Made in Portugal by Porus Studio

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

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Console Table Portugal For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the console table Portugal you’re looking for. Each console table Portugal for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 72 options for an antique or vintage console table Portugal now, or shop our selection of 170 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a console table Portugal — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right console table Portugal, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Boca Do Lobo, Luxxu and Koket each produced at least one beautiful console table Portugal that is worth considering.

How Much is a Console Table Portugal?

Prices for a console table Portugal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $136 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,355.

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 Portugal

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?
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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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
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.
Should a console table be taller than a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

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

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

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