What is the best folding table?

The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.

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.

Why is it called a console table?

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

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

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

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

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

Can you use a console table as a desk?

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

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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

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

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

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

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

Should a console table be taller than a couch?

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

How wide should a console table be in an entryway?

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

Folding Console Table

Spanish Walnut Console

Inlaid Mahogany Dining Table

Folding Demilune

Spanish Colonial Iron Table

English Mahogany Tea Table

Fold Over Table

Demilune Game Table

20th Century Spanish Dining Table

19th Century Biedermeier Folding Console Table Mahogany

$2,811

19th Century Biedermeier Folding Console Table Mahogany

Located in Münster, DE

Folding console table Biedermeier around 1820/25 Mahogany veneered, top swivels and opens, rounded edges, restored condition, shellac hand polish Dimensions: Height 78 cm - Wi...

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mediator Folding Console Table

$5,293 / item

Mediator Folding Console Table

Located in Paris, FR

Console table Mediator folding all in solid walnut, with veneered flip top, 25mm thickness.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Foldable Console Table by Giovanni Offredi, 1970s

$2,458

Mid-Century Modern Foldable Console Table by Giovanni Offredi, 1970s

By Giovanni Offredi

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Foldable table attributed to Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini, Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Calcatta Viola Cut and Fold Console Table by dAM Atelier

$15,527 / item

Calcatta Viola Cut and Fold Console Table by dAM Atelier

By dAM Atelier

Located in Geneve, CH

Calcatta viola cut and fold console table by dAM Atelier Dimensions: W 150 x D 42 x H 80 cm Materials: Calacatta viola marble.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Demilune Walnut Folding Console Table

$3,000

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Demilune Walnut Folding Console Table

Located in Astoria, NY

It features a single folding leaf supported by a hidden pull-out drawer with dovetail joinery, allowing it to convert from a demilune console into an off-round dining table.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Fold Out Console Table

$2,085 / item

Rustic Fold Out Console Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Ideal for smaller spaces or multifunctional rooms, this fold-out console table is a practical and stylish addition to your home.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

1980s Spanish 2-Tone Bronze on Wood Round Folding Table Signed "González"

$4,117

1980s Spanish 2-Tone Bronze on Wood Round Folding Table Signed "González"

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1980s Spanish handcrafted 2-tone bronze on wood round folding console table singed "González" Diameter open: 100 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Bronze

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Fold Top Card Table Console Table

$2,550

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Fold Top Card Table Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Federal Mahogany Fold Top Card Table of Console Table. Inlaid and Crotch Mahogany front and sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table

$1,640

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A Queen Anne Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table or Console Table Measures 32" in width, 32" in depth open , 16" in depth folded and 32" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Folding Dining or Console Table

$3,470

19th Century Walnut Folding Dining or Console Table

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French console table, dating from the early 19th century, is a fine example of walnut craftsmanship combined with timeless functionality.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Folding Card Console Table

$1,900Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Folding Card Console Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Victorian 19th century fine quality mahogany marquetry folding card table 19th century, that would also make a charming console table.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher

$2,690

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Fold Verde Alpi Console by Etamorph

$35,877 / item

Fold Verde Alpi Console by Etamorph

Located in Geneve, CH

Fold Verde Alpi Console by Etamorph Dimensions: W 120 x D 35 x H 80 cm. Materials: Verde Alpi and Tinted artistic glass. Carved from a block of natural stone and manually honed. Di...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone

Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Fold-Top Console Table, Circa 1920s

$1,596

Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Fold-Top Console Table, Circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century fold-top mahogany console table with satinwood inlays.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fold, Marble Verde Alpi Contemporary Designer Console Table, Made in Italy

$16,303 / item

Fold, Marble Verde Alpi Contemporary Designer Console Table, Made in Italy

Located in Paris, IDF

The Fold Console is a sculptural collectible design piece that transforms natural stone into a bold architectural statement. Defined by its dramatic folded geometry, the piece create...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

$3,400

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique English Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Fold Over Console Card Table

$3,925

Antique English Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Fold Over Console Card Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine antique English mahogany fold-over table dating from the Regency period, designed to function both as a console table and a traditional card table.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

$2,780

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

$2,780

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

18th-Century Italian Mahogany & Maple Inlaid Console or Folding Game Tables

$9,880 / set

18th-Century Italian Mahogany & Maple Inlaid Console or Folding Game Tables

Located in Firenze, IT

An exquisite and highly versatile pair of Italian late 18th-century Neoclassical folding game tables or consoles, masterfully crafted in rich, deep mahogany with delicate blonde waln...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Malachite

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

$3,900

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Wood Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Iron Stretcher

$3,900

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mahogany Console/ Folding Table with 2 Drawers Each Side

$2,558

19th Century Mahogany Console/ Folding Table with 2 Drawers Each Side

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th century mahogany console/ folding table A 19th century mahogany folding table with cabriole legs and a drawer on each side.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Cross-Banded and Burl Fold Top Console Card / Game Table

$3,500

Baker Furniture Cross-Banded and Burl Fold Top Console Card / Game Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid-20th Century Baker Furniture Cross-Banded Walnut and Walnut Burl Fold-Top Console / Game Table. Measures 34" in width, 17" in depth folded, 34" in depth open and 29.5" in heig...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

$3,300

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

French Demi Lune Folding Card or Console Table with Baize Top, 1900s

$2,220

French Demi Lune Folding Card or Console Table with Baize Top, 1900s

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful chess table on the top and card games when opened, its half-moon shape made of flamed walnut veneer from around 1940-1950 with legs decorated with bronze ornamentation. A v...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

$3,400

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

1920s Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Federal Style Fold-Top Console or Card Table

$1,995

1920s Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Federal Style Fold-Top Console or Card Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th century Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid Federal style Fold-Top Console or Card Table in very good antique condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Japanese Console with Folding Screen Zen Japanese Modern

$16,000

Contemporary Japanese Console with Folding Screen Zen Japanese Modern

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Early Dawn Collection: STILLIFE A console table that using a wooden box that stores two Japanese gold folding screens.

Category

2010s Japanese Edo Console Tables

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Industrial Folding Table

$1,500

An Unusual Industrial Folding Table

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual folding table, machined aluminum and heavy leather straps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

$1,950

Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

Located in Louisville, KY

There's something very unique about this early 1900's cutting/work table. Maybe it's the simplistically slim design. Or the unusual details seen in the thin brass rods that work smar...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Console Table

$3,742

Antique Dutch Console Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 19th C Dutch painted pine console table that fold out into an oval table. 1890 The depth of the table with the leaf open is 44.5"(113cm) Reference: 7519 Dimensions ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Console Tables

Materials

Pine

'La Barca' Foldable Ash Wood Console by Piero De Martini for Cassina, 1975

$6,900

'La Barca' Foldable Ash Wood Console by Piero De Martini for Cassina, 1975

By Piero De Martini, Cassina

Located in Chicago, IL

Both the legs and top extend to create a larger surface area the scale of a large dining table; when folded in - this serves elegantly as a console table.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging

$1,470Sale Price|30% Off

Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging

Located in Sheffield, MA

Console table, sofa table, entry foyer table, serving table.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Fold over Tea/Side Table

$2,020

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Fold over Tea/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany fold over tea/side table having a quality mahogany fold over top opening to reveal a polished interior, mahogany shaped frieze, standing on four e...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Ebony Inlaid Cross-Banded Crotch Mahogany Fold Top Table

$3,500 / item

19th Century Regency Ebony Inlaid Cross-Banded Crotch Mahogany Fold Top Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Regency Empire Ebony Inlaid Crotch Cross-Banded Mahogany Fold Top Table. Measures 36" in width, 17.75" in depth and 25.75" in height. Closed. Open, it is 35" in. Depth.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Table with Folding Top, Tapered Legs

$5,560Sale Price|20% Off

French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Table with Folding Top, Tapered Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Directoire style walnut console table from the 19th century with folding top, two leaves, single drawer, tapered legs and brown patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Bamboo Folding Shelf, 1960s, Italy

$764

Italian Bamboo Folding Shelf, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian Bamboo Folding Shelf, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 80 cm Width: 52 cm Depth: 25 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Corner Console Table, Wood & Glass, France, 1980

$4,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Corner Console Table, Wood & Glass, France, 1980

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern corner console tables. Foldable with a wooden top protected by an angled glass top, the feet are in metal and concrete.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Adams Paint Decorated English Foliding Card Console Table, Circa 1890

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

Adams Paint Decorated English Foliding Card Console Table, Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Adams paint decorated English folding card console table, circa 1890, is a superb example of late 19th-century craftsmanship inspired by the neoclassical revival.

Category

Antique 1890s European Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Arts and Crafts Quality Oak and Ebony Fold over Card/Side Table

$2,102

Antique Arts and Crafts Quality Oak and Ebony Fold over Card/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique arts and crafts quality oak and ebony fold over card/side table having a quality figured oak swivel top with inlaid ebony banding and a ebonised edge opening to reveal the or...

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Console Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Antique Mahogany Console Folding Table France

$2,587

Antique Mahogany Console Folding Table France

Located in Rīga, LV

Antique folding game table with 1 inside drawer. Dimensions: H 77 cm, W 92.5 cm, D 47/93.5 cm

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table, Refinished

$2,420

Federal Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table, Refinished

Located in Germantown, MD

A recently refinished Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table Measures 36" in with, 36" in depth , opened, 18" in depth folded and stands 30" tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Crotch Mahogany Fold Top Games Table Console Table

$1,995

Chippendale Style Crotch Mahogany Fold Top Games Table Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Fold Top Games Table Console Table with carved legs terminating with ball and claw feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Brandt Furniture Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table

$1,995

Brandt Furniture Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Brandt Furniture Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table in the George III Style.

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Fold-top Console Card Table

$2,495

Early 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Fold-top Console Card Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Chippendale croth Mahogany Fold-top Console Table / Card Table. Measures 39" in width, 21.5" in depth folded, 43" in depth unfolded and 29.5" in height.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Fold-top Console Card Table

$2,495

Early 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Fold-top Console Card Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Chippendale Flame and satin Mahogany Fold-top Console Table / Card Table. Measures 39" in width, 21.5" in depth folded, 43" in depth unfolded and 29.5" in hei...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Napoleon III, Ebonized Wood Fold over, Card Table, Console

$3,180

Antique Napoleon III, Ebonized Wood Fold over, Card Table, Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful, Antique Napoleon III, Ebonized Wood Fold over, Card Table, Console, dates from around 1870-1880 The structure of this table is partial Ebonized wood and partial natur...

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

Extensole Chippendale Style Mahogany Fold Top Console and Game Table

$1,995

Extensole Chippendale Style Mahogany Fold Top Console and Game Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Mod 2oth Century Extensole Furniture Chippendale Style Mahogany Fold Top card or console with ball claw feet. Measure 35" in width, 20" in depth closed, 35" in depth open , 31.5" in ...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table Console Table

$2,350

Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century George III Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table Console Table with carved quad pod Pedestal and brass cap Paw Feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American George III Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table or Console Table

$1,275

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table or Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table or Console Table with flame mahogany skirt.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th-Century French Louis XV Style Fold Top Mahogany Game Table / Console Table

$2,495

19th-Century French Louis XV Style Fold Top Mahogany Game Table / Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Functionality: It is a foldable table, often called a flip-top or card table, designed to serve as a console when closed and a gaming surface when opened.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Fold Top Game Console Table

$2,695

George III Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Fold Top Game Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century George III Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Fold Top Game of Console Table Measure 36" in width, 18" in depth folded in console mode, 36" in depth in Game table mod...

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

American Victorian Folding Wood Demilune Console Table with Extendable Top

$6,250

American Victorian Folding Wood Demilune Console Table with Extendable Top

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian demilune wooden console table with floral inlaid apron with gold detailing and a burl wood hinged top that unfolds with an extendable back leg to create a circular...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Burl

18th Century Walnut Regency Fold Over Dining or Console Table

$9,500

18th Century Walnut Regency Fold Over Dining or Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The first "Pull-Out" option to rest the folded top on, is also a hidden drawer to house Napkins, Flatware, etc The Fold-over top opens to a small table, also adequate as a console,...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Danish Mid-Century Modern Convertible Fold Out Console Dining Table 1 Drawer

$4,400

Danish Mid-Century Modern Convertible Fold Out Console Dining Table 1 Drawer

By Durland, Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern convertible fold out console dining table 1 drawer.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

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Folding Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding console table you’re looking for. Each folding console table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are 85 variations of the antique or vintage folding console table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folding console table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folding console table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. André Groult, David Linley and Ryosuke Harashima each produced at least one beautiful folding console table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Folding Console Table?

The average selling price for a folding console table at 1stDibs is $2,698, while they’re typically $403 on the low end and $28,313 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

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Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Folding Console Table

What is the best folding table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
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.
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 the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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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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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.
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.
How wide should a console table be in an entryway?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.

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