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Art Deco Console Commode Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Art Deco Console Commode Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

Art Deco Console Commode Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Girona, Girona

Spectacular Art Deco console commode with eight drawers, elm and rosewood veneer and black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Elm, Lacquer, Mirror

Ebonized Baker French Directoire Gilded Commode Console Cabinet
Ebonized Baker French Directoire Gilded Commode Console Cabinet

Ebonized Baker French Directoire Gilded Commode Console Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

commode with gilded accents and a nice original finish. This cabinet can be used as a console table or a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Directoire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Style Console Tables or Commodes
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Style Console Tables or Commodes

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Style Console Tables or Commodes

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Tommi Parzinger style console tables or commodes. Fine custom quality Parzinger looking

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console

18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console

Located in Atlanta, GA

The commode en console with grey marble top resting on rectangular base in walnut and tulipwood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top
Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top

Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

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

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Asian Style Console Commode
Asian Style Console Commode

Asian Style Console Commode

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Asian style console commode Size: 50” W x 18” D x 35” H Door opening 15” x 14.5”.     

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Satinwood Demi Lune Commode, 19th century
Satinwood Demi Lune Commode, 19th century

Satinwood Demi Lune Commode, 19th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine Satinwood Paint Decorated Demi Lune Commode

Category

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Burled Elm Empire Bedside Commode, Early 19th Century
Burled Elm Empire Bedside Commode, Early 19th Century

Burled Elm Empire Bedside Commode, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A burled elm Empire peite commode with black rectangular top, 3 drawers below with bronze

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Burled Patchwork Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Small Desk
Vintage Italian Burled Patchwork Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Small Desk

Vintage Italian Burled Patchwork Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Small Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very unique vintage Italian burled olive wood console or commode with very elegant silhouette. Item

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Fine Italian 1940s Commode or Console by Paolo Buffa
Fine Italian 1940s Commode or Console by Paolo Buffa

Fine Italian 1940s Commode or Console by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine Italian 1940s walnut credenza, commode, console, or dresser by Paolo Buffa. Sycamore inlays in

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Adams Style Demilune Console Tables or Commodes
Pair of Adams Style Demilune Console Tables or Commodes

Pair of Adams Style Demilune Console Tables or Commodes

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Adams style demilune console tables or commodes. A fine pair of inlaid satinwood and walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Pair Antique Circa 1900 Adams Satinwood Console Commodes
Rare Pair Antique Circa 1900 Adams Satinwood Console Commodes

Rare Pair Antique Circa 1900 Adams Satinwood Console Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

commodes with their original finish and gorgeous painted scenery of maidens and floral scenes. The finish

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Commodes or Consoles
Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Commodes or Consoles

Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Commodes or Consoles

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of 19th century marble top and ormolu-mounted one drawer consoles or commodes. Exquisite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Adams Style Demilune Consoles Cabinets or Commodes
Pair of Monumental Adams Style Demilune Consoles Cabinets or Commodes

Pair of Monumental Adams Style Demilune Consoles Cabinets or Commodes

By Angelica Kauffmann

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Palatial Adams style demilune consoles cabinets or commodes. Each with a fine inlaid

Category

Mid-20th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Georgian Style Console, Commode, Cabinets, Bronze, Marble Top
Pair of Georgian Style Console, Commode, Cabinets, Bronze, Marble Top

Pair of Georgian Style Console, Commode, Cabinets, Bronze, Marble Top

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Tortoise Shell Veneer Console or Commode Cabinets Each having a tortoise shell style veneer

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet

Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet

By Thomas Seymour

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and impressive commode by Harold Ionson. Made of birdseye maple, satinwood and Honduras

Category

Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Revival Commode Entry Console Dresser Chest of Drawers Acanthus
Italian Revival Commode Entry Console Dresser Chest of Drawers Acanthus

Italian Revival Commode Entry Console Dresser Chest of Drawers Acanthus

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Italian Revival Commode. A rectangular form with serpentine design featuring 3

Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany commodes or dessert consoles
Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany commodes or dessert consoles

Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany commodes or dessert consoles

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of late 19th century Louis Xvi style commodes. The pair has much of the construction found in

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

hardware and is supported by cabriole feet. Great for use as a bedroom dresser, console cabinet, buffet or

Category

1990s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Venetian or Italian Floral Decorated Painted Commode Consoles
Pair of Venetian or Italian Floral Decorated Painted Commode Consoles

Pair of Venetian or Italian Floral Decorated Painted Commode Consoles

Located in Nashville, TN

The commodini of bombe' form with painted scrolls and inset floral panels . Each with three drawers. Probably made with an intentional distress look and time has added more wear. The...

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Regency Style Demilune Mahogany Commode Console Table Chest
Theodore Alexander Regency Style Demilune Mahogany Commode Console Table Chest

Theodore Alexander Regency Style Demilune Mahogany Commode Console Table Chest

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite Demilune / Crescent / Halfmoon hall table by Theodore Alexander, circa 2000s. Features a mahogany burl frame with four drawers and foliate and foliate inlaid stiles over...

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles
Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles

Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles

Located in Nashville, TN

With flame mahogany veneers (sans traverse across the drawers). Columnettes, In a greenish black paint with gilded bronze plinths and capitals. Some wear to the paint where the bron...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Baker Italian Provincial French Cherry Commode Console Cabinet Entry Hall Table
Baker Italian Provincial French Cherry Commode Console Cabinet Entry Hall Table

Baker Italian Provincial French Cherry Commode Console Cabinet Entry Hall Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A stunning console cabinet or commode by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s. Made from Merisier (French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console
Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console

Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console

By Maison Jansen

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Maison Jansen stamped gilt ormolu bronze marble top commode chest in the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s

Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chino Hills, CA

stunning Mahogany and Nickel 2-Drawer Console Table, expertly designed by the celebrated designer Paul

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Baker Furniture McMillen Walnut Serpentine Louis XV Bombe Chest Commode Console
Baker Furniture McMillen Walnut Serpentine Louis XV Bombe Chest Commode Console

Baker Furniture McMillen Walnut Serpentine Louis XV Bombe Chest Commode Console

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Baker Furniture McMillan collection bombe chest. Inspired by Classic Louis XV and French Provincial styling, Naturally distressed shaped walnut with a serpentine top. Features four d...

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Maitland Smith Louis XV Stone Top Bombe Commode Chest Console Hand Painted
Maitland Smith Louis XV Stone Top Bombe Commode Chest Console Hand Painted

Maitland Smith Louis XV Stone Top Bombe Commode Chest Console Hand Painted

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Maitland Smith hand painted stone top chest, circa 1990s. Features Louis XV styling with hand painted floral detail and brass hardware. Measures: 52".    

Category

1990s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

1980s Five-Drawer Bambu and Rattan Handmade Console
1980s Five-Drawer Bambu and Rattan Handmade Console

1980s Five-Drawer Bambu and Rattan Handmade Console

Located in Marbella, ES

Side panels and drawers covered in rattan lattice. Edges framed in bambu, giving the piece strength and beauty.  

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Pair of English Burl Walnut and Giltwood Console Chests
Pair of English Burl Walnut and Giltwood Console Chests

Pair of English Burl Walnut and Giltwood Console Chests

Located in Nashville, TN

Each commode with two drawers over two doors. Figured walnut over giltwood shell frieze .Warm

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Elm Console
Antique Elm Console

Antique Elm Console

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Elm Console

Category

Early 20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Louis XVI Style Console
19th Century Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Louis XVI Style Console

19th Century Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Louis XVI Style Console

Located in LEGNY, FR

19th century mahogany and gilded bronze Louis XVI style console. One large drawer. Gilded brass

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Twelve Drawer Console
Twelve Drawer Console

Twelve Drawer Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reclaimed conacaste wood cabinet with 12 drawers

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Directoire Style Console
French Directoire Style Console

French Directoire Style Console

Located in Austin, TX

French Directoire style console with a "Trianon gray" and white patina, three drawers and tapered

Category

Vintage 1920s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Console Chest of Drawers
Console Chest of Drawers

Console Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Console chest of drawers in mahogany with slate top and brass handles on later base, originating in

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Scandinavian Console Drawer Unit
Scandinavian Console Drawer Unit

Scandinavian Console Drawer Unit

Located in London, GB

Danish midcentury console unit with drawers. Wonderful figuring and grain. Leather finger pulls to

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Vintage Console / Chest
Italian Vintage Console / Chest

Italian Vintage Console / Chest

Located in Austin, TX

Chest or console case piece from Italy in the mid-century style. This chest features beautiful teak

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Teak

1750s Louis Seize XVI Golden Console Table with Marble and original Mirror
1750s Louis Seize XVI Golden Console Table with Marble and original Mirror

1750s Louis Seize XVI Golden Console Table with Marble and original Mirror

Located in Ulm, DE

Console Table with Mirror detailed ornaments wood, gold leaf  marble  original mirror with blind

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Console 1940 René Prou in Sycamore and Patinated Wrought Iron, Parchment Drawer
Console 1940 René Prou in Sycamore and Patinated Wrought Iron, Parchment Drawer

Console 1940 René Prou in Sycamore and Patinated Wrought Iron, Parchment Drawer

By René Prou

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Console 1940 René Prou sycamore and wrought iron wrought, parchment drawer Measures: H 71cm, W

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1920s English Neoclassical Painted Console
1920s English Neoclassical Painted Console

1920s English Neoclassical Painted Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English, 1920s demi-lune commode with beautiful hand-painted and carved decorations in the

Category

Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Breistein Möbelfabrik Teak Low Console
Breistein Möbelfabrik Teak Low Console

Breistein Möbelfabrik Teak Low Console

Located in New Windsor, NY

Teak construction four drawer low dresser or console. Solid teak legs. Attributed to Breistein

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

An Indian Art Deco Console
An Indian Art Deco Console

An Indian Art Deco Console

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional Indian Art Deco console is from Ahmedabad, c.1930, masterfully crafted from teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Style Console Chest
Louis XVI Style Console Chest

Louis XVI Style Console Chest

Located in Austin, TX

Chest or console case piece from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and

Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Danish Teak Console
20th Century Danish Teak Console

20th Century Danish Teak Console

Located in High Point, NC

Combining a geometric silhouette with the opulent warmth of teak, this vintage console cabinet

Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Century Danish Teak Console
20th Century Danish Teak Console

20th Century Danish Teak Console

Located in High Point, NC

Combining a geometric silhouette with the opulent warmth of teak, this vintage console cabinet

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1970s Gony Nava Four-Door Gilt Brass and Mirror Console with Eight Drawers
1970s Gony Nava Four-Door Gilt Brass and Mirror Console with Eight Drawers

1970s Gony Nava Four-Door Gilt Brass and Mirror Console with Eight Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s four-door and eight-drawer gilt brass and mirror studded console by renowned artisan Gony

Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A pair painted neoclassical style consoles
A pair painted neoclassical style consoles

A pair painted neoclassical style consoles

Located in New York, NY

A pair painted, marble top, neoclassical style consoles w. mirrored backs

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Atypical Fir Console, France circa 1960
Atypical Fir Console, France circa 1960

Atypical Fir Console, France circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

France circa 1960 Beautiful wooden console constructed in fir, with carved legs and wrought iron

Category

Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Danish Low Console with Drawers
Midcentury Danish Low Console with Drawers

Midcentury Danish Low Console with Drawers

Located in London, GB

A midcentury Danish low-console produced, circa 1960. Low and long to suit a variety of interior

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Briarwood Art Deco Console, 1940s
Italian Briarwood Art Deco Console, 1940s

Italian Briarwood Art Deco Console, 1940s

Located in Sofia, BG

Italian briarwood console from the 1940s with two drawers and beautiful shaped handles. The mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Console or Chest
Italian Mid-Century Console or Chest

Italian Mid-Century Console or Chest

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-century furnishing that can be used as a console or chest of drawers. The glass top is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

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

1880s French Provincial Console Drawer Chest
1880s French Provincial Console Drawer Chest

1880s French Provincial Console Drawer Chest

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden chest of drawers from France, circa 1880. Eight pullout / pull-out drawers are framed by fluted column moldings. Shell-like curves of the drawer handles provide a gentle cou...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Iron

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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