What is a bombe commode?

A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.

What is a console desk?

A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.

What is a television console?

A television console in our current era likely refers to an entertainment center — what is often a wooden cabinet that houses your television and other media-related technology. The contemporary entertainment center owes to the television consoles of yore — initially, a television console was a type of CRT television (cathode ray tube) that increasingly became obsolete beginning in the 1980s. Shop a range of modern and vintage television consoles on 1stDibs.

What is a console sink?

A console sink is a cross between a wall-mounted sink and a pedestal sink. Both the sink and the countertop are mounted to the wall and supported by two or four legs.

What is a media console for?

A media console is used for holding the components of a home entertainment system. Some have spaces for a television or have low-profile designs that make them ideal for placing below a wall-mounted TV. Most feature shelving for cable and satellite boxes, DVD and Blu-Ray players and gaming consoles. You can also find pieces with storage space for DVDs, Blu-Rays, games and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of media consoles.

What is a console table used for?

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

Why are console tables so low?

Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a console and a credenza?

The difference between a console and a credenza is that one is a table, while the other is a cabinet. Console tables are narrow, tall tables often placed in entryways, hallways and living rooms against a wall or behind a sofa. They may feature drawers or open shelving for storing items. On the other hand, a credenza is a long, low cabinet used to store supplies in offices, entertainment center components in living rooms and other items elsewhere in a home. Most credenzas feature cabinets concealed behind doors. Find a wide range of consoles and credenzas on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a credenza and a console?

The difference between a credenza and a console is design. A credenza is an elongated low cabinet usually containing shelves concealed by cabinet doors. Some also have open shelving and drawers. On the other hand, a console is a tall, long and narrow table. Consoles may provide storage space in the form of open shelves or drawers, but some are simple tables with no storage features beyond their tops. Shop a selection of console tables and credenzas on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a console table?

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

What is a console in a living room?

In a living room, a console is a type of table. 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. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of 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.

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.

Consoles And Commodes

Louis Xvi Server

Russian Neoclassical Table

Commode Nightstands

Mid Century Italian Console Cabinet

Mirrored Commode

Dining Commode

Ribbon Console

Chest Of Drawers With Door And Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Console-Commode in Stained Mahogany, Glass and Brass - Italy

$11,474

Mid-Century Modern Console-Commode in Stained Mahogany, Glass and Brass - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Splendid console-commode with six "grissinis" drawers, stained mahogany and mahogany decoration

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

$27,000 / set

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Paul Frankl Mid-Century Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Gilt Wood Wall or Console Mirror, Pier, Commode Mirror

$1,600

Italian Gilt Wood Wall or Console Mirror, Pier, Commode Mirror

Located in Manhasset, NY

Italian gilt wood wall or console mirror. Pier, commode mirror Having an oval carved wood frame

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top

$2,250

Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Russian neoclassical style console with inverted sides and marble top. This fine Maison Jansen

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Adams Style Giltwood Wall Mirrors, Console or Commode Mirrors

$4,900 / set

Pair of Adams Style Giltwood Wall Mirrors, Console or Commode Mirrors

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Adams style giltwood wall mirrors, console or commode mirrors Each mirror having an

Category

Vintage 1960s Adam Style Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode

$3,500

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 20th century French Louis XV style bronze mounted marble top marquetry commode, finely

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire Commode, Nightstand or Sewing Table

$5,253

19th Century Empire Commode, Nightstand or Sewing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

French Empire. Solid mahogany wood. Gilded and chiselled fittings. Two-wise frame base with protruding rectangular marble slab on square columns, joined by an intermediate compartmen...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode Servante

$15,000

19th C. Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode Servante

Located in Hixson, TN

19th C. Louis XVI style marble top commode Servante with Kingwood and Tulipwood Banding, Olive Wood

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Oak, Tulipwood

Murano Beige, Grey Tinted Glass Commode, Chest of 2 Drawers

$9,058

Murano Beige, Grey Tinted Glass Commode, Chest of 2 Drawers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

perfectly clean . This console could be easily used for storage in a living room, a bedroom, in an office or

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers

$9,095

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Versatile Art Deco Console or Commode with Drawers

$5,200

Versatile Art Deco Console or Commode with Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versatile Art Deco console or commode with drawers. Made of African burl walnut and African

Category

Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Demilune Walnut and Fruitwood Commode Console

$3,800

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Demilune Walnut and Fruitwood Commode Console

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XVI demilune marble top commode or console is a remarkable work of art: it

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

sophistication. Perfect for use as console tables, entryway commodes, or sideboards in a formal living or dining

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Commode/Console after Jean Henri Riesener, gold

$10,554

20th Century Commode/Console after Jean Henri Riesener, gold

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Commode/Console after Jean Henri Riesener, gold Commode after the original model from

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables

$4,680Sale Price / set|20% Off

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Set, Consisting of a Mirror and a Console

$4,831

Italian Set, Consisting of a Mirror and a Console

By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This Italian set, consisting of a mirror and a console, dates from the 1950s and was designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Louis XVI Style Birdseye Maple Commode Chest of Drawers Console

$2,500

Vintage Italian Louis XVI Style Birdseye Maple Commode Chest of Drawers Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Italian Commode, circa 1970. Drawing inspiration from Louis XVI &

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser Hollywood Regency Mid Century Commode Console

$2,500

Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser Hollywood Regency Mid Century Commode Console

By Treasure House

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Elevate your home with the Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser, a piece that exudes classic elegance and sophistication. Great quality wood piece Crafted by Treasure House of Colonial M...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann Walnut

$4,589 / set

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann Walnut

By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Nakamura-Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany. These nightstands are made out of solid American Walnut and brass handles. Finished with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019

$3,248 / set

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019

By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of blue valchromat and brass handles. Fin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019

$3,007 / set

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019

By Fritz Grospietsch, Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy

$5,797

Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Art Deco Demi-Lune console with drawers, authentic piece

$7,850

Art Deco Demi-Lune console with drawers, authentic piece

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

back to the French console and commode forms of the late 18th century (Louis XVI, Directoire), where

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood

Ignis console

$5,362

Ignis console

By Le Berre Vevaud

Located in Paris, IDF

Ignis Console Tray in a shiny black lacquer (RAL 9005) Feet in brushed pine wood tainted in black

Category

2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

1980s, Spanish Console with Brass Doors and Mirrors

$4,710

1980s, Spanish Console with Brass Doors and Mirrors

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish console with brass doors and mirrors.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Console by Magdalena Tekieli

$11,545 / item

Console by Magdalena Tekieli

Located in Geneve, CH

Console Cm 170 by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 170 x D 46 x H 86 cm Materials: brass, metal

Category

2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georgian Crossbanded Walnut Console

$4,800

Georgian Crossbanded Walnut Console

Located in Richmond, VA

19th Century Georgian crossbanded walnut kneehole console. Rich color burl top with herringbone

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Adam Maple Wall Console

$22,500

English Adam Maple Wall Console

Located in Queens, NY

English Adam-style (19th Century) maple wall mounted bracket commode/console with walnut inlaid

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Glass

Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy

$2,898Sale Price|20% Off

Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient console complete with mirror and chest of drawers, built in precious veneered walnut wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815

$28,000

American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany marble top console with gilt stenciling skirt, flanking ormolu mounted mahogany

Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Modern Contemporary Black Console Sideboard

$6,642 / item

Modern Contemporary Black Console Sideboard

By Renats Kotlevs

Located in Riga, LV

Elegant and fabulous, the sideboard is a stylish addition to the room. The black piano finish cabinet has a deeply luxurious appearance. With storage compartments behind two doors, t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Copper

Wooden Console with Smoked Glass

$821

Wooden Console with Smoked Glass

Located in Munich, DE

Redesigned with Smoked Glass Top

Category

Vintage 1950s Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Hand-Carved Indian Wood Console

$1,800

Exquisite Hand-Carved Indian Wood Console

Located in Delray Beach, FL

wooden console, crafted by skilled artisans in India, is a true work of art. The rich, white finish is

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cosima 8 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti

$8,005 / item

Cosima 8 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosima 8 console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Oak and White Lacquered Chest of Drawers Console Table, 1950s

$1,992

Midcentury Italian Oak and White Lacquered Chest of Drawers Console Table, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Unique 1950s Italian two-drawer oak chest with brass handles, white lacquered case and two white lacquered legs. The chest has been refurbished (the case is new) and can be attache...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti

$9,285 / item

Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosima 7 console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti

$9,285 / item

Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosima 7 console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console

$16,500 / item

Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Made to order, custom wall mounted, oak console with three drawers and antique brass hardware

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

$12,425

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382E Price is each x 5

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

$12,425

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382D Price is each x 5

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

$12,425

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console Price is each x 5 available

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet

$5,555Sale Price|22% Off

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This beautiful piece of furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The semi

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

Gio Ponti Console Chest with Mirror

$15,000Sale Price|40% Off

Gio Ponti Console Chest with Mirror

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

BG GALLERIES SUMMER SALE Gio Ponti long cabinet of six drawers standing on four integrated legs and topped silvered reverse painted glass and surmounted by a large rectangular mirro...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Glass

Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet

$8,400

Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Palatial Russian neoclassical style demilune console cabinet. A spectacular monumental cabinet in

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair

$3,600 / set

Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair Offered for sale is a

Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pennsylvania House Cherry Bachelors Chest of Drawers Stand Console 26"

$880Sale Price|20% Off

Pennsylvania House Cherry Bachelors Chest of Drawers Stand Console 26"

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Pennsylvania House cherry bachelor's chest / nightstand / chest of drawers / console

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets

$28,000 / set

Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine pair of George III mahogany demilune commodes with satinwood banded and fan inlaid tops over

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Art Deco Hallway Console by Axel Larsson for Bodafors

$4,831

Art Deco Hallway Console by Axel Larsson for Bodafors

By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Karlstad, SE

Beautiful hallway console by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden. This console offers one locker and

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Console Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1880s

$694

Console Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1880s

Located in Lejre, DK

Mahogany console with inlaid walnut wood and round legs from around the 1880s. Dimensions in cm: H

Category

Antique 1880s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Modernist Parchment-Covered, Six-Drawer Low Dresser or Console.

$4,250

A Modernist Parchment-Covered, Six-Drawer Low Dresser or Console.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

would make it a wonderful low chest or media console in a living room or study.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Hollywood Regency Style Wrought Iron Slate Top Console Table

$2,316Sale Price|20% Off

Hollywood Regency Style Wrought Iron Slate Top Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Hollywood Regency style wrought iron slate top console table perfectly blends elegance

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Slate, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

$6,500

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century modern cabinet console vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s This exceptional mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cut Glass, Maple

CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century

$6,135

CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century

Located in Madrid, ES

CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century. in carved walnut wood, resting on four

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Console or Hall Table of Mahogany from the Georgian Era

$3,895

English Console or Hall Table of Mahogany from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English console or hall table of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Spanish 3-Drawer Wood Veneer Chest Console Table

$1,570

1980s Spanish 3-Drawer Wood Veneer Chest Console Table

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish 3-drawer wood veneer chest console table.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Elm Wood Console Cabinet w/Burl Wood Accents

$5,880

French 19th Century Elm Wood Console Cabinet w/Burl Wood Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French elm buffet console cabinet, with burl accents, from the 19th century. This antique cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

-century Italian decorative furniture, this console buffet features a cream-toned finish accented with gilt

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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Consoles And Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of consoles and commodes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique consoles and commodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 125 antique and vintage consoles and commodes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Consoles and commodes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Consoles and commodes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Debra Folz, Kai Kristiansen and Andreas Bachmann each produced beautiful consoles and commodes that are worth considering.

How Much are Consoles And Commodes?

Consoles and commodes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Consoles And Commodes

What is a commode?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.

Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs.
What is a bombe commode?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
What is a console desk?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
What is a television console?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A television console in our current era likely refers to an entertainment center — what is often a wooden cabinet that houses your television and other media-related technology. The contemporary entertainment center owes to the television consoles of yore — initially, a television console was a type of CRT television (cathode ray tube) that increasingly became obsolete beginning in the 1980s. Shop a range of modern and vintage television consoles on 1stDibs.
What is a console sink?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A console sink is a cross between a wall-mounted sink and a pedestal sink. Both the sink and the countertop are mounted to the wall and supported by two or four legs.
What is a media console for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A media console is used for holding the components of a home entertainment system. Some have spaces for a television or have low-profile designs that make them ideal for placing below a wall-mounted TV. Most feature shelving for cable and satellite boxes, DVD and Blu-Ray players and gaming consoles. You can also find pieces with storage space for DVDs, Blu-Rays, games and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of media consoles.
What is a console table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
Why are console tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a console and a credenza?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a console and a credenza is that one is a table, while the other is a cabinet. Console tables are narrow, tall tables often placed in entryways, hallways and living rooms against a wall or behind a sofa. They may feature drawers or open shelving for storing items. On the other hand, a credenza is a long, low cabinet used to store supplies in offices, entertainment center components in living rooms and other items elsewhere in a home. Most credenzas feature cabinets concealed behind doors. Find a wide range of consoles and credenzas on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a credenza and a console?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
The difference between a credenza and a console is design. A credenza is an elongated low cabinet usually containing shelves concealed by cabinet doors. Some also have open shelving and drawers. On the other hand, a console is a tall, long and narrow table. Consoles may provide storage space in the form of open shelves or drawers, but some are simple tables with no storage features beyond their tops. Shop a selection of console tables and credenzas on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.
What is a console in a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In a living room, a console is a type of table. 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. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of console tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

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

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

Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
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.

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