19th Century, Chinese Faux Bamboo Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a gorgeous and unusual early 19th century, Chinese Faux Bamboo altar table that was
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Lacquer, Walnut
19th Century, Chinese Faux Bamboo Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a gorgeous and unusual early 19th century, Chinese Faux Bamboo altar table that was
Lacquer, Walnut
19th Century Chinese Petite Altar Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century altar coffer features clean lines in the Ming manner. It would have originally
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Original Finish Altar/Console Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Lacquered Bamboo & Wood Console/Altar Table. Original Finish. Shanxi, China, Late Qing Dynasty.
Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Altar Table with Square Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese lacquered walnut altar table with square spandrels, square legs and simple
Walnut
Sold|$2,680
Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood altar table with three drawers and brass
Elm
Sold|$5,880
19th Century Chinese Scalloped Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese lacquered walnut altar table with scalloped apron and curved legs ending in
Walnut
Antique Tibetan Lacquer Altar Box With Drawer on a Steel Stand / Console (RL)
Located in Centennial, CO
create a charming small console table. The wood box has a lotus motif and is lacquered in shades of rich
Steel
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Altar or Console Table
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese 19th century elmwood console table with three drawers and beautiful patina in red lacquer
Elm
19th Century Red Chinese Altar Table Rustic or Entryway Pagoda Table
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 19th century Chinese altar table or console table with a rustic feeling and dark red
Pine
Fine large antique Chinese altar console sofa hall table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Fine Chinese ca 1840 altar or console table with its original untouched surface. The piece is
Elm, Lacquer
Karl Springer "Altar Console Table" in Antique Copper, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Altar Console Table" in lacquered antiqued cooper leaf with Negoro rub through technique by Karl
Copper
Chinese Altar Table with Inset Ruyi Panels, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous 19th-century console table was finely crafted from walnut by an artisan in China's
Walnut
19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Reddish Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with dark reddish brown
Wood
19th Century Chinese Long Altar Table with Square Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese lacquered walnut altar table with square spandrels, square legs and simple
Tall Altar Console Table with Meander Carved Apron and Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese carved altar or scroll table from the mid 20th century with meander carved apron
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Reddish Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with dark reddish brown
Wood
Magnificent Green Lacquered Sideboard/Altar Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Magnificent Antique Sideboard/Altar Table from Beijing, China. This sideboard is exquisitely
Wood, Paint
Chinese Red Lacquer Altar Console Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Chinese table is designed after classic altar table forms used for ancestor
Elm
Sold|$4,280
Five Drawer Red Lacquer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century red lacquer Chinese elmwood altar table with five drawers, a shelf, and an unusual
Elm
Antique Chinese Lacquered Altar/Console Table with Curved Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Altar Table/Console Table from Shanxi, China. This piece is strong in presence with the
Wood, Lacquer
Ornate Antique Painted Lacquered Console Table/Altar Table, China c.1840
Located in Round Top, TX
carved rosettes painted red, and the traditional uplift of the altar table top (note side view). The
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Long Antique Chinese Bamboo Altar Table with Black-Lacquer Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A 19th century altar table from the Qing dynasty with black-lacquer top with everted ends over
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Black Lacquered Console Table with Original Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style black / dark brown lacquered altar console table from the
Wood
Sold|$6,280
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood altar table with a carved apron depicting three bats
Elm
Sold|$6,880
Recessed Leg Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Slender, long tables like this are often referred to as “altar tables.” In ancient China they were
Elm
Antique 19th C. Chinese Carved Lacquer and Gilt Altar and Dislay Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This petite Chinese intricately carved lacquer and gilt altar or praying table dates back to the
Brass
Sold|$2,450
19th Century Japanese Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese black lacquered and gilt wood altar table with brass ornamentation. Recent refreshing and
Wood
Monumental Lacquered Goatskin Console by J. Robert Scott
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Danville, CA
A huge lacquered goatskin and brass altar table or console by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert
Brass
Sold|$5,880
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The profile of this simple and elegant recessed leg table resembles the Chinese character for the
Elm
Sold|$12,000
19th Century Monumental Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century carved gilded monumental Chinese Altar table. Five richly carved story board panels
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Sold|$6,200
19th Century Bamboo Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Altar Table, Lattice Bamboo with everted flanges.
Bamboo, Poplar, Lacquer
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Elm Ming Style Altar Cabinet Oriental Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century black lacquer elm altar storage cabinet, bedside table or console. Traditional
Elm, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Plum Lattice Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive 19th century Asian altar table from northern China features cloud-form carved
Elm
Sold|$4,680
Chinese Spotted Bamboo Altar Table, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The artisan who created this exquisite lattice altar table must have truly been a master of their
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese 'Sleeping Dragon' Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Long, narrow altar tables were the focal point of a traditional Chinese home, prominently displayed
Elm
Sold|$14,800
Chinese Plank Top Altar Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With everted ends and straight square legs, this 19th century altar table embodies Classic Qing
Elm
Sold|$20,380
17th Century Chinese Square Corner Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries of use have given this 17th century altar table a beautifully worn patina that calls to
Elm
Antique Japanese Buddhist Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese Buddhist altar table built entirely from zelkova (Japanese elm) wood with a lustrous
Elm
Sold|$2,480
Three Drawer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese finely lacquered three drawer altar table with brass drawer pulls, and horse
19th Century Chinese Farm Altar Table or Dongbei
Located in Essex, MA
19th century Chinese farm or altar table, double sided with sliding lacquer panels and central
Hardwood, Lacquer
Monumental Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century monumental Chinese altar table made in the late Qing/early republic era
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The artisan who created this exquisite lattice altar table must have truly been a master of their
Bamboo, Lacquer
Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form is also used as a
Elm
Sold|$1,950
Large 19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very simple lines on this Chinese red lacquer Ming style altar table, it will work very well for a
Wood
Sold|$1,995 / set
Antique Chinese Elm Side Tables / Altar Tables - a Near Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
wood forms decorate both tables. Old dark oxblood and deep burgundy lacquer finish is worn away in
Elm, Lacquer
Sold|$4,280
Chinese Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century black lacquered Chinese altar table with curved quartermoon legs, a delicate
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Console Table with Carved Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black lacquer altar console table from the early 19th century, with
Wood
Sold|$3,750
Alessandro for Baker Console Table
Located in North Miami, FL
High gloss white lacquer Asian altar table. Designed for Baker's Far East Collection. An excellent
Sold|$2,880
19th Century Chinese Ribbon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood altar table with simple waterfall construction.
Elm
19th Century Chinese Shallow Sword Foot Altar Table with Ruyi Medallion
Located in Chicago, IL
A black lacquer finish brings out the beautiful Silhouette of this elegant Qing-dynasty altar table
Elm
Red Lacquer Console Table with Black Lacquer Drawers from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century red lacquer Chinese altar table (console table) with black lacquer drawers. This
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming-Form Altar Table in Elm Wood, Jiangsu Province
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A long altar table in elm wood with recessed top, with inverted ends, on box trestle base with
Elm
Sold|$3,980
Four Drawer Red Lacquered Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood altar table with four drawers with bras
Elm
Antique Black Lacquer Console Table with Carved Details from China, circa 1800s
Located in Yonkers, NY
altar table features black lacquer and a variety of carved details. This large console table showcases
Wood
Chinese Antique Red Lacquer Display Tea or Coffee Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese handcrafted red lacquer wooden altar or display table. A useful antique work from an old
Wood
Sold|$2,600
Black Lacquer Altar Table / Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer altar table with everted flangers with auspicious design pierce carving side panels.
Wood
Chinese Persimmon Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
table, this timeless altar brings the rich colors and textures of Chinese lacquer to the modern interior
Pine
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.