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Goat Skin Console

Faux Goat Skin Postmodern Console Table
Faux Goat Skin Postmodern Console Table

Faux Goat Skin Postmodern Console Table

$3,295

H 29.25 in W 56.5 in D 16.75 in

Faux Goat Skin Postmodern Console Table

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Faux Goat Skin Postmodern Console Table This console table measures: 56.5 wide x 16.75 deep x 29.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Vintage Regency Faux Goat Skin and Faux Graphite Lacquered Console Table
Vintage Regency Faux Goat Skin and Faux Graphite Lacquered Console Table

Vintage Regency Faux Goat Skin and Faux Graphite Lacquered Console Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Discover the Vintage Regency Faux Goatskin Console with graphite lacquered finish, offering timeless appeal for your living space. Some wear to the finish as shown in the photos o...

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Vintage 1980s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920
Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920

Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very rich in movements, this console is unique in its kind also for the precious material with which it is coated. The console is made up of a wooden top covered in goatskin, where ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pastel Soft Goat Skin Mirrored Nickel Console Table
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pastel Soft Goat Skin Mirrored Nickel Console Table

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pastel Soft Goat Skin Mirrored Nickel Console Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern soft green goat skin and mirrored polished nickel console table with 3 drawers, finished in the back as well.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Deco Goat Skin Macassar Ebony Console Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Deco Goat Skin Macassar Ebony Console Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Deco Goat Skin Macassar Ebony Console Tables

$6,500Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 31 in W 49.5 in D 27 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Deco Goat Skin Macassar Ebony Console Tables

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large pair of Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco style goat skin & Maccasar ebony wood console tables.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Macassar

Parchment & Skin Snake Wrapped Console Sofa Table
Parchment & Skin Snake Wrapped Console Sofa Table

Parchment & Skin Snake Wrapped Console Sofa Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Mid-Century Modern Art Deco influence snake skin base and Goat skin top console sofa table.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

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GREEN GOAT SKIN CONSOLE
GREEN GOAT SKIN CONSOLE

GREEN GOAT SKIN CONSOLE

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H 32 in W 67 in D 21.5 in

GREEN GOAT SKIN CONSOLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GREEN GOAT SKIN CONSOLE WITH THREE DRAWERS IN FRONT, X SHAPED BRASS LEGS WITH BALL FEET.

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Late 20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Goat Skin  Console by Karl Springer
Lacquered Goat Skin  Console by Karl Springer

Lacquered Goat Skin Console by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Laminated goat skin console with two drawers.

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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

A Pair of Richard Himmel Goat Skin Console Tables
A Pair of Richard Himmel Goat Skin Console Tables

A Pair of Richard Himmel Goat Skin Console Tables

By Richard Himmel

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Richard Himmel Interior Design goat skin console table. Each having a V shaped Designed side supporting a demi lune table top.

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Vintage 1970s Console Tables

MINIMALISTIC GOAT SKIN CONSOLE
MINIMALISTIC GOAT SKIN CONSOLE

MINIMALISTIC GOAT SKIN CONSOLE

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H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in

MINIMALISTIC GOAT SKIN CONSOLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MINIMALISTIC GOAT SKING CONSOLE.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Goatskin

GOAT SKIN AND BRASS ITALIAN CONSOLE
GOAT SKIN AND BRASS ITALIAN CONSOLE

GOAT SKIN AND BRASS ITALIAN CONSOLE

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H 32 in W 68 in D 21 in

GOAT SKIN AND BRASS ITALIAN CONSOLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

INKED GOAT SKIN CONSOLE WITH THREE FRONT DRAWERS. BRASS X SHAPED LEGS AND STRECHER.

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Late 20th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Goatskin Console Attributed to Karl Springer
Goatskin Console Attributed to Karl Springer

Goatskin Console Attributed to Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cream/Yellow color Art Deco-style goat skin console, attributed to Karl Springer.

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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood

GOATSKIN WATERFALL CONSOLE WITH GLASS SHELF
GOATSKIN WATERFALL CONSOLE WITH GLASS SHELF

GOATSKIN WATERFALL CONSOLE WITH GLASS SHELF

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WATERFALL GOAT SKIN CONSOLE WITH ART DECO DETAILS IN FRONT AND BACK. 3/4 INCH GLASS ON BOTTOM SHELF.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Goatskin, Glass

Faux Goat Skin Modernist Console Table
Faux Goat Skin Modernist Console Table

Faux Goat Skin Modernist Console Table

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H 24 in W 60 in D 16 in

Faux Goat Skin Modernist Console Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modernist console table in a faux goat skin hand-finish on wood frame.

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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console Table in Goat Skin by Sally Sirkin Lewis
Console Table in Goat Skin by Sally Sirkin Lewis

Console Table in Goat Skin by Sally Sirkin Lewis

By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful console table designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis and manufactured by J. Robert Scott. The table is covered in Goatskin parchment and has beautiful lines. The table retain...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer Stunning Console Table In Lacquered Goat Skin 1980
Karl Springer Stunning Console Table In Lacquered Goat Skin 1980

Karl Springer Stunning Console Table In Lacquered Goat Skin 1980

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Impressive console table in taupe and brown mirror lacquered goatskin with racetrack top and curved sides by Karl Springer, American 1980. Dated on bottom. This table exemplifies th...

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Antique 1880s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer "Art Deco Console Table" in Lacquered Goat Skin, 1970s
Karl Springer "Art Deco Console Table" in Lacquered Goat Skin, 1970s

Karl Springer "Art Deco Console Table" in Lacquered Goat Skin, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Art Deco Console Table" with drawer in lacquered chocolate brown and gray goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is a wonderful example of Springer's meticulous craftsmansh...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer

Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console
Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console

Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console

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H 33 in W 55.25 in D 16 in

Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console

Located in New York, NY

Lacquered parchment modernist console Lacquered goat skin with brass banding details.

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Vintage 1980s Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Vintage Karl Springer Style Sculpture Console
Vintage Karl Springer Style Sculpture Console

Vintage Karl Springer Style Sculpture Console

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage 1970's Karl Springer style goat skin "sculpture console". Sure to make a statement!

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Vintage 1970s Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Wall Mounted Floating Console Shelf in Faux Goat Skin ca. 1980s
Wall Mounted Floating Console Shelf in Faux Goat Skin ca. 1980s

Wall Mounted Floating Console Shelf in Faux Goat Skin ca. 1980s

Located in Peabody, MA

Wall mounted floating console shelf in a faux goat skin lacquered finish, in the manner of Karl Springer.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Modern White Goat Skin Console or Entry Table Karl Springer Style
Modern White Goat Skin Console or Entry Table Karl Springer Style

Modern White Goat Skin Console or Entry Table Karl Springer Style

By Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Unique modern console table in white goatskin in the style of Karl Springer. This would make a grand entryway or console table! There are a few flaws in the finish otherwise in great...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Pair of Art Deco Black Shellac and Goat Skin Italian Consoles, 1930
Pair of Art Deco Black Shellac and Goat Skin Italian Consoles, 1930

Pair of Art Deco Black Shellac and Goat Skin Italian Consoles, 1930

Located in Roma, Lazio

Exemplars in their simplicity, a pair of consoles in full expression of the Art Deco. Top of the console covered in parchment leather, while frame and legs polished in black lacquer...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console , Italy 1980's
Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console , Italy 1980's

Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console , Italy 1980's

Located in New York, NY

Lacquered parchment Italian modernist console. Lacquered goat skin with brass banding detail.

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Vintage 1980s Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Goat Skin Console
Lacquered Goat Skin Console

Lacquered Goat Skin Console

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H 28.5 in W 55 in D 16 in

Lacquered Goat Skin Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant lacquered goat skin console with a glass top.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables

Faux Goat Skin Console Table
Faux Goat Skin Console Table

Faux Goat Skin Console Table

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H 30 in W 60 in D 14 in

Faux Goat Skin Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A modern faux goat skin console table.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Aldo Turo Goat Skin Console
Aldo Turo Goat Skin Console

Aldo Turo Goat Skin Console

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H 39 in W 65.5 in D 20 in

Aldo Turo Goat Skin Console

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Turo Goat Skin Console, opening is double sided, original brass hardware

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Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Goat Skin Italian Console
Goat Skin Italian Console

Goat Skin Italian Console

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H 35.04 in W 98.43 in

Goat Skin Italian Console

Located in Mexico, D.F.

Goat Skin Italian Console

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Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Goatskin

Console table - Patchwork Lacquered Goat Skin
Console table - Patchwork Lacquered Goat Skin

Console table - Patchwork Lacquered Goat Skin

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Custom console table covered with lacquered goat skin. Quality design and construction.

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Vintage 1970s Console Tables

1960's goat skin laquered console
1960's goat skin laquered console

1960's goat skin laquered console

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H 31 in W 54 in D 16 in

1960's goat skin laquered console

Located in Stamford, CT

Karl Spinger style console

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Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Console with Goat Skin And Steel

Console with Goat Skin And Steel

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H 30 in W 40 in D 16 in

Console with Goat Skin And Steel

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful console that has a modern feel yet will fit in all decors. Also available in desk 20" D 40"W 30" H. Sturdy and versatile.

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21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Console and Benches
Karl Springer Console and Benches

Karl Springer Console and Benches

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H 30 in W 50.5 in D 18 in

Karl Springer Console and Benches

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Original condition faux goat skin surface on console and original fabric on 21" square x 20" high benches

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20th Century American Console Tables

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Made of Laquered Goat Skin by Aldo Tura
Mid-Century Modern Console Table Made of Laquered Goat Skin by Aldo Tura

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Made of Laquered Goat Skin by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Berlin, Germany

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Made of Laquered Goat Skin by Aldo Turabdesigned by Aldo Tura and produced in Italy approximately in the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer Style Goat Skin Console Table
Karl Springer Style Goat Skin Console Table

Karl Springer Style Goat Skin Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Karl Springer style Scroll console table made of goat skin stretched across.

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Mid Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Console Table Karl Springer Style
Mid Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Console Table Karl Springer Style

Mid Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Console Table Karl Springer Style

By Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a mid century modern luxe natural color lacquered goatskin console in the Springer style. This beautiful piece would look fabulous with any decor in almost any room. The l...

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

Materials

Wood, Goatskin

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Located in Milan, IT

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Located in Hannover, DE

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By Pascale Girardin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in London, GB

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Goat Skin Console For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the goat skin console you’re looking for. A goat skin console — often made from animal skin, goatskin and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect goat skin console — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A goat skin console made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made goat skin console has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Springer, J. Robert Scott and Richard Himmel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Goat Skin Console?

A goat skin console can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right Console-tables for You

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

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

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

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