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Monumental French Gothic Revival Cast Bronze Candlestick with Wax Candle
Monumental French Gothic Revival Cast Bronze Candlestick with Wax Candle

Monumental French Gothic Revival Cast Bronze Candlestick with Wax Candle

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

While historically created as a church altar candlestick, its substantial scale allows it to serve as a dramatic focal point on a console table, a library credenza, a mantelpiece, or...

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Antique 1870s French Gothic Torchères

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 13-Inch Hand-Painted Mercury Glass Style Decorative Egg Sculpture
Vintage 13-Inch Hand-Painted Mercury Glass Style Decorative Egg Sculpture

Vintage 13-Inch Hand-Painted Mercury Glass Style Decorative Egg Sculpture

By Lladro, Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Traditional & Transitional: The classic laurel wreath imagery and timeless ovoid shape bring an air of old-world continental elegance to library shelves, mantels, or console tabl...

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Vintage 1980s American Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hans Parzinger Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Figure, Germany, circa 1930
Hans Parzinger Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Figure, Germany, circa 1930

Hans Parzinger Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Figure, Germany, circa 1930

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Parzinger," the work is compelling from every angle, making it equally suited for display on a pedestal, console, library table or desk. Hans Parzinger was the father of renowned de...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Porcelain Urn-Form Clock, Mid 19th Century
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Porcelain Urn-Form Clock, Mid 19th Century

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Porcelain Urn-Form Clock, Mid 19th Century

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Measuring an impressive 24.5 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, this substantial urn-form clock is perfectly suited for display on a mantel, console, library cabinet, or...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

After Guillaume Coustou the Elder, Antique Bronze Sculpture of Cheval de Marly
After Guillaume Coustou the Elder, Antique Bronze Sculpture of Cheval de Marly

After Guillaume Coustou the Elder, Antique Bronze Sculpture of Cheval de Marly

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in Morristown, NJ

At just over twenty-two inches in height, this is an ideal cabinet-size bronze—large enough to command attention on a console, library table, pedestal, or mantel while remaining prac...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Los Castillo Seahorse Silver Plate Creamer & Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico, 1960s
Los Castillo Seahorse Silver Plate Creamer & Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico, 1960s

Los Castillo Seahorse Silver Plate Creamer & Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico, 1960s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Displayed together on a bar cabinet, dining-room console, cocktail table, library shelf or styled tabletop, the pieces read as small-scale sculpture while retaining their original se...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Marino Marini Book, Complete Works Of, Milan New York, 1970
Marino Marini Book, Complete Works Of, Milan New York, 1970

Marino Marini Book, Complete Works Of, Milan New York, 1970

By Marino Marini

Located in New York, NY

Whether placed on a cocktail table, library console, or within a curated stack, it brings both intellectual weight and sculptural presence.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Neoclassical Style Weathered Cast Stone Horse Head Bust
Vintage Neoclassical Style Weathered Cast Stone Horse Head Bust

Vintage Neoclassical Style Weathered Cast Stone Horse Head Bust

Located in London, Park Royal

Ideally suited for both interior and exterior settings, this sculpture would make a commanding focal point atop a library console, a foyer entry table, or placed within a garden cons...

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Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Mid-Century Italian Pink Scavo Glass Amphora Vase
Mid-Century Italian Pink Scavo Glass Amphora Vase

Mid-Century Italian Pink Scavo Glass Amphora Vase

Located in Elkhart, IN

Beautiful displayed empty as sculpture or filled with olive branches, it would add quiet presence to a console, library table, mantel, or collected Palm Beach interior.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figural Sculpture on Marble Base
Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figural Sculpture on Marble Base

Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figural Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Ideal for display on a console, pedestal, or library table. The sculpture is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with natural tonal variation consistent with alabas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

19th century British Maritime Oil Painting of Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse
19th century British Maritime Oil Painting of Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse

19th century British Maritime Oil Painting of Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse

Located in Seaford, GB

Its wide panoramic format makes it particularly suitable for display above a fireplace, console table, library chest or within a traditional entrance hall.

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Antique 1840s British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century Marble Greek Horse – After the Parthenon Friezes – With Antiq
Early 20th Century Marble Greek Horse – After the Parthenon Friezes – With Antiq

Early 20th Century Marble Greek Horse – After the Parthenon Friezes – With Antiq

Located in Madrid, ES

Its manageable scale makes it suitable for display on a console, pedestal, or library table while retaining the monumental spirit of its ancient inspiration.

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Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Terracotta Sculpture “Le Biniou” by Georges Coudray
19th Century French Terracotta Sculpture “Le Biniou” by Georges Coudray

19th Century French Terracotta Sculpture “Le Biniou” by Georges Coudray

By Georges Charles Coudray

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique artwork would make an impressive decorative statement on a console, pedestal, or library table. Georges Charles Coudray (1862–1932) studied under Jules Thomas and Alexan...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th century Guglielmo Pugi Marble Women Sculpture, 1890s
19th century Guglielmo Pugi Marble Women Sculpture, 1890s

19th century Guglielmo Pugi Marble Women Sculpture, 1890s

By Guglielmo Pugi

Located in LEGNY, FR

Highly decorative, this sculpture would make a striking statement placed on a library shelf, console table, pedestal, or within a cabinet of curiosities, fitting beautifully into bot...

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Antique 1890s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

20th century French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
20th century French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1930s

20th century French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1930s

Located in LEGNY, FR

A striking decorative object, ideal for display on: a console table a library shelf a desk or sideboard within an Art Deco or contemporary interior A charming and characterful scul...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Mid 20th Century Military Bust of Napoleon
Vintage Mid 20th Century Military Bust of Napoleon

Vintage Mid 20th Century Military Bust of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Perched on a sturdy square base, it makes a striking anchor on a library shelf or stately console table. With gravitas and quiet intensity, it brings historical weight to any interior.

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Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Resin, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture “A la Fontaine” Signed Émile Carlier
Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture “A la Fontaine” Signed Émile Carlier

Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture “A la Fontaine” Signed Émile Carlier

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique bronze has a strong sculptural presence and displays beautifully from every angle, making it an excellent decorative focal point for a console, pedestal, or library tabl...

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Coastal Palecek Metal Grand Coral Fan Sculpture
Vintage Coastal Palecek Metal Grand Coral Fan Sculpture

Vintage Coastal Palecek Metal Grand Coral Fan Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ideal for anchoring a console table, a library shelf, or displayed as a centerpiece in a Coastal, Tropical, or Eclectic interior.

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

19th c. French Louis XV Style Ormolu & Bronze Clock Set by Balthazard Paris
19th c. French Louis XV Style Ormolu & Bronze Clock Set by Balthazard Paris

19th c. French Louis XV Style Ormolu & Bronze Clock Set by Balthazard Paris

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional set would make an impressive focal point atop a fireplace mantel, grand sideboard, console table, or library cabinet. Its timeless design allows it to complement Lou...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 12.5x 10.25x 23 H, this substantial pair is perfectly scaled for a grand console table, a library bookshelf, or flanking a fireplace.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair English Style Tole Painted Metal Small Brass Mounted Urns
Pair English Style Tole Painted Metal Small Brass Mounted Urns

Pair English Style Tole Painted Metal Small Brass Mounted Urns

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

These covered urns would make an impressive statement displayed on a mantel, console table, library bookcase, dining room sideboard, or flanking a pair of candlesticks or candelabra.

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20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Brass, Metal

“Ndebele Water Bearer” – Mid-Century Patinated Bronze and Brass Sculpture
“Ndebele Water Bearer” – Mid-Century Patinated Bronze and Brass Sculpture

“Ndebele Water Bearer” – Mid-Century Patinated Bronze and Brass Sculpture

Located in Weesp, NL

A confident, decorative, and culturally resonant piece, equally at home as a sculptural focal point on a console, sideboard, or library table. Dimensions: H. 64 cm x W. 24 cm x D. 3...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bronze Bust by Alexandre Duchoiselle
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bronze Bust by Alexandre Duchoiselle

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bronze Bust by Alexandre Duchoiselle

By Duchoiselle

Located in Dallas, TX

The bust is raised on a classical circular socle above a square plinth base, creating a balanced architectural presentation ideal for a desk, library table, or console in a study or ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman Signed Adolphe Lavergne
19th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman Signed Adolphe Lavergne

19th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman Signed Adolphe Lavergne

By Adolphe-Jean Lavergne

Located in Dallas, TX

The bust is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and presents beautifully on a pedestal, console, or library table as an antique decorative accent with strong visual ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Terracotta

1960's Patinated Winged Putti Sculpture on Marble Base
1960's Patinated Winged Putti Sculpture on Marble Base

1960's Patinated Winged Putti Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Whether displayed atop a grand mantel, library cabinet, console table, or desk, this exceptional bronze serves as both a sophisticated decorative object and an enduring work of art.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware
Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware

Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The leather top adds both visual richness and functional appeal, making the desk suitable for use as a writing desk, home office desk, library table, or refined console. A commemora...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed T. Cartier
Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed T. Cartier

Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed T. Cartier

By Thomas Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Substantial in weight (approximately 28 pounds) and presence, it displays beautifully on a console, desk, or library table and would be especially appealing to collectors of French b...

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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA
19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA

19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The sculptures could be mounted inside a niche, on a fireplace, hallway, dining / living room, Library decorating a table, console. Mounted Sculpture Busts on Base Bibelot Decorativ...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Faience, Paint

19th Century Antique Breton Miniature Cabinet by J. Gourret
19th Century Antique Breton Miniature Cabinet by J. Gourret

19th Century Antique Breton Miniature Cabinet by J. Gourret

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A charming and increasingly unusual piece of French folk furniture, equally suited to a collection of Breton decorative arts or displayed as a sculptural object on a console, chest, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Cast Brass Anchor Candlesticks, Mid-20th Century
Pair of Italian Cast Brass Anchor Candlesticks, Mid-20th Century

Pair of Italian Cast Brass Anchor Candlesticks, Mid-20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

They would be handsome flanking a stack of books on a library console, arranged across a dining table, or placed on the mantel of a Nantucket, Cape Cod, Hamptons, or Palm Beach home.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Painted Faience Vase with Putti
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Painted Faience Vase with Putti

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Painted Faience Vase with Putti

Located in Elkhart, IN

It would be striking on a library table, painted console, mantel, or dining-room sideboard, displayed empty as sculpture or filled with a loose arrangement of garden flowers.

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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Italian Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Style Desk Clock
Antique Italian Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Style Desk Clock

Antique Italian Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Style Desk Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The timepiece sits atop a shaped plinth base, further stabilized by ornate feet, making it ideal for display on a desk, mantel, console table, or library shelf. Perfect for those wi...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage English Country Brass Trompe l’Oeil Rope Cachepot
Vintage English Country Brass Trompe l’Oeil Rope Cachepot

Vintage English Country Brass Trompe l’Oeil Rope Cachepot

Located in Elkhart, IN

At just over 11 inches wide, it is an especially useful scale for a low arrangement of hydrangeas, herbs, or greenery on a library table, console, kitchen island, or dining table.

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass Paw Foot Candlesticks
Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass Paw Foot Candlesticks

Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass Paw Foot Candlesticks

Located in Elkhart, IN

Well suited to a mantel, dining table, library console, or bedside chests, they bring symmetry and a quiet note of classical form to a collected interior.

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Water Moorish Hand-Painted Jug
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Water Moorish Hand-Painted Jug

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Water Moorish Hand-Painted Jug

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

It would be particularly effective on a console, library table, pedestal, open shelving or within a collection of Mediterranean and Islamic ceramics.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Persian Qajar Engraved Tinned Copper Ewer Pitcher
19th Century Persian Qajar Engraved Tinned Copper Ewer Pitcher

19th Century Persian Qajar Engraved Tinned Copper Ewer Pitcher

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

At approximately 12 inches high × 9 inches wide × 6.5 inches in diameter, it is substantial enough to stand independently as a decorative object while remaining suitable for display ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Copper, Tin

Antique Mamluk Revival Engraved Brass Calligraphy Footed Box, circa 1910
Antique Mamluk Revival Engraved Brass Calligraphy Footed Box, circa 1910

Antique Mamluk Revival Engraved Brass Calligraphy Footed Box, circa 1910

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beyond its original function, this is a beautiful small-scale example of Islamic decorative metalwork and would display particularly well on a console, library table or within a coll...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Tinned Copper Engraved Betel Nut Pandan Box
19th Century Indian Tinned Copper Engraved Betel Nut Pandan Box

19th Century Indian Tinned Copper Engraved Betel Nut Pandan Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

It could be displayed on a console, library table or pedestal, incorporated into a collection of Indian or Islamic metalwork, or used as a distinctive covered box for small objects.

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century Indo-Persian Mughal Engraved Copper Footed Bowl, India
19th Century Indo-Persian Mughal Engraved Copper Footed Bowl, India

19th Century Indo-Persian Mughal Engraved Copper Footed Bowl, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Its low, broad silhouette makes it particularly effective centered on a large coffee table, library table, console or dining table, where the engraved surface can be appreciated at c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Hammered Covered Box Islamic Qajar Style
19th Century Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Hammered Covered Box Islamic Qajar Style

19th Century Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Hammered Covered Box Islamic Qajar Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Measuring approximately 9 inches in diameter and 4 inches high to the top of the finial, the box has enough scale to make a substantial decorative statement on a library table, conso...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Islamic Mamluk Revival Engraved Brass Calligraphic Bowl, 19th Century
Antique Islamic Mamluk Revival Engraved Brass Calligraphic Bowl, 19th Century

Antique Islamic Mamluk Revival Engraved Brass Calligraphic Bowl, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

It works beautifully as a freestanding collector's object on a console, pedestal, library table or large coffee table and would integrate particularly well into Moorish, Orientalist,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Islamic Persian Revival Brass Vase with Silver & Copper Inlay 19th C
Antique Islamic Persian Revival Brass Vase with Silver & Copper Inlay 19th C

Antique Islamic Persian Revival Brass Vase with Silver & Copper Inlay 19th C

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Its tall, architectural profile makes it especially effective displayed alone on a console, pedestal, library table or within a curated collection of Islamic and Middle Eastern metal...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Moorish Vases

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

19th Century Anglo-Indian Victorian Brass Four-Wick Hanging Oil Lamp
19th Century Anglo-Indian Victorian Brass Four-Wick Hanging Oil Lamp

19th Century Anglo-Indian Victorian Brass Four-Wick Hanging Oil Lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

At 23 inches high × 9 inches in diameter, it has impressive vertical presence while remaining refined enough for display on a console, pedestal, library table or within a collection ...

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Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Dhokra Tribal Brass Anklet Repurposed as Catchall, circa 1920
Antique Indian Dhokra Tribal Brass Anklet Repurposed as Catchall, circa 1920

Antique Indian Dhokra Tribal Brass Anklet Repurposed as Catchall, circa 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

At approximately 7.5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high, it has excellent scale for display on a coffee table, library table, desk or console. It would integrate beautifully into...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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Library Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic library console table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, every library console table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a library console table, we have 75 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library console table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right library console table, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Baroque and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one library console table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Franco Albini, Axel Einar Hjorth and Børge Mogensen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Library Console Table?

Prices for a library console table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $49,059, while the average can fetch as much as $4,998.

Questions About Library Console Table

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.