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.

Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What are low tables called?

Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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 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.

Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?

No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee 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.

Low Console Table

Standard Oil

Peter Mabeo

Mdf Italia

Patricia Urquiola Shimmer Table

Paola Lenti

Rosenthal Champagne

Laminated Glass Table

Concrete Molds

Art Deco style Her Low Console made with Ebony, Marble and Brass, Handmade

$7,208Sale Price / item|42% Off

Art Deco style Her Low Console made with Ebony, Marble and Brass, Handmade

Located in Seroa, PT

His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand´s aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Severin Hansen, Side Table, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

$2,400

Severin Hansen, Side Table, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Severin Hansen

Located in High Point, NC

A teak side table or low console table designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1950s Minor imperfections in wood tabletop surface and scuffs on legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Low Mirror Top Table with Mythical Tibetan Carvings

$2,480

Low Mirror Top Table with Mythical Tibetan Carvings

Located in Chicago, IL

This low console table balances modern simplicity with a touch of the traditional.

Category

20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Boscolo 240 Grey Oak And And Dark Bronze Metal Low Console by Casa Casati

$16,170 / item

Boscolo 240 Grey Oak And And Dark Bronze Metal Low Console by Casa Casati

Located in Geneve, CH

Boscolo 240 Grey Oak And And Dark Bronze Metal Low Console by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 50 x W 240 x H 68 cm. Materials: Oak and dark bronze metal. Available in different materials...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze, Other, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Low Cabinet, Console, TV Stand Space, by Paolo Buffa , Cantù

$5,288

Mid-Century Modern Low Cabinet, Console, TV Stand Space, by Paolo Buffa , Cantù

By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù, Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1940s Mid-Century Modern low cabinet, console, excellent as a TV stand, in blond walnut by Palazzi Dell'Arte di Cantù, attributed to Paolo Buffa. La Permanente Mobili Cantù The Hist...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Louis XV Wrought Iron Gilded Console with Marble top and Low Shelve

$7,970

French 19th Louis XV Wrought Iron Gilded Console with Marble top and Low Shelve

Located in Miami, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XV st. wrought iron, gilt metal and Green marble console. The wall mounted console is raised by elegant scrolled wrought iron supports connected ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Margem Low Console made with Oak and Glass, Handmade by Stylish Club

$4,860 / item

Art Deco Margem Low Console made with Oak and Glass, Handmade by Stylish Club

By Stylish Club

Located in Seroa, PT

Precise lines and sharp edges outline the Margem Console’s silhouette which follows the unpredictable contours of a riverbank. The top of the console is made with see-through-resista...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Blonde Bamboo Waterfall Side Console Tables Set

$1,350 / set

Blonde Bamboo Waterfall Side Console Tables Set

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Approximate Measurements in Inches Low Profile Console Table: 25.5" high 54" wide 17" deep Side Tables: 20.5" high 26" wide 22.5" deep Condition In good, structurally sound and...

Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Leather

Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table by Zachary A. Design

$5,040 / item

Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table by Zachary A. Design

By Zachary A. Bitner

Located in Chicago, IL

A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 32 in. (81 cm), height 18 in. (46 c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table by Zachary A. Design

$3,720 / item

Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table by Zachary A. Design

By Zachary A. Bitner

Located in Chicago, IL

A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 24 in. (61 cm), height 18 in. (45.7...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Indian 19th Century Low Altar Table with Underglaze Snake Skin Pattern

$4,475

Indian 19th Century Low Altar Table with Underglaze Snake Skin Pattern

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique low altar console table from the 19th century, with underglaze snake skin pattern.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Shimmer Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia

$2,948 / item

Shimmer Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The collection is available in high tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and glued glass, characterized by a special iridescent multichromatic finish; the nuance varies accor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

English 1880s Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Low Cross Stretcher

$7,200

English 1880s Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Low Cross Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two legs with bulging accents are connected to one another through a low stretcher. With its great patina and elegant lines, this English 1880s piece will make for an excellent conso...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs

$1,395

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style coffee table, cocktail table, or low console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful rosewood, with brass hardware and bra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

$5,271 / item

BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of high tables, low tables and console, made in multi-layered and multichromatic glass, created by laminating five slabs of 5mm extra light glass each with a different col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Opalia Console table 136 cm - 53.5 in Fused Glass by Patricia Urquiola for Glas

$3,927 / item

Opalia Console table 136 cm - 53.5 in Fused Glass by Patricia Urquiola for Glas

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Alcamo, IT

Part of the Opalia collection, which includes low tables, high tables, and consoles, this piece is crafted by fusing glass offcuts with special additives to create irregular, bubble-...

Category

2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia OPALIA Console by Patricia Urquiola

$5,720 / item

Glas Italia OPALIA Console by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of low tables, high tables and consoles: their components are made by fusing scraps of glass with special additives to obtain irregular glass masses, rich in bubbles and w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Console by Patricia Urquiola

$2,603 / item

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Console by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Console by Michael Anastassiades

$3,168 / item

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Console by Michael Anastassiades

By Michael Anastassiades, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of furniture consisting of shelves, console and low table, completely made of a special 10 mm tempered double-sided green acid-etched glass, or, in 6+6 mm laminated doub...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Antique English Queen Anne Carved Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Low Boy 18th C

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Antique English Queen Anne Carved Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Low Boy 18th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Queen Anne low boy offers mahogany construction with shaped top over case having three drawers, raised on cabriole legs with shell carved knees and terminating in ...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable

$1,762

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco low consolle side table with decorated glass top, ideal as TV stand, in walnut with applied burl elm, three drawers and original antique brass handles. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Style Speckled Library Table by Ira Yeager

$4,500

English Regency Style Speckled Library Table by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical lacquer speckled low library table or console by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). 20th century heavy and solid wood table featuring a pumpkin orange color over a bla...

Category

20th Century American Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM

$4,769 / item

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM

By SEM, Hannes Peer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hannes Peer translated the biomorphic aesthetic of his 'Butterfly' console into a low table with equally distinctive organic forms.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Console Tables

Materials

Cement

1970's Hollywood Regency Pace Cart

$1,039Sale Price|20% Off

1970's Hollywood Regency Pace Cart

By Pace Collection

Located in Burbank, CA

It would make a wonderful bar or low console table, and can also be used as a coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Two Tiered Table with Mirror Hollywood Regency Glass 1970s Italy

$2,245 / item

Brass Coffee Two Tiered Table with Mirror Hollywood Regency Glass 1970s Italy

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

An easy piece to use and decorate in any room that needs that little extra storage for your coffee table books but still needs to look good Also available a low console table.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Wabi Sabi Style Coffee or Side Table in Solid Wood

$3,378

Antique Wabi Sabi Style Coffee or Side Table in Solid Wood

Located in Meer, VAN

Versatile piece, can be used as a coffee table, as a side table or as a low console table.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Cabinet by Patricia Urquiola

$6,377 / item

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Cabinet by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement

$1,181 / item

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement

By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini

Located in Rome, Lazio

The line is composed of three low console tables of different length and by a high console table. 100% Handcrafted in Italy.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color

$816 / item

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color

By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini

Located in Rome, Lazio

The line is composed of three low console tables of different length and by a high console table.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Lodes FLAR Medium Table Lamp by Patrick Norguet

$2,684 / item

Lodes FLAR Medium Table Lamp by Patrick Norguet

By Lodes, Patrick Norguet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Flar collection suits different uses such as on a low console table or next to a sofa. Together, the two sizes offer an opportunity to play with scale to create a unique composit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Lodes FLAR Large Table Lamp by Patrick Norguet

$3,564 / item

Lodes FLAR Large Table Lamp by Patrick Norguet

By Lodes, Patrick Norguet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Flar collection suits different uses such as on a low console table or next to a sofa. Together, the two sizes offer an opportunity to play with scale to create a unique composit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Low Consolle from 1920s Venetian Dressing Table, Gold Leaf & Laqured . TV stand.

$4,583 / set

Low Consolle from 1920s Venetian Dressing Table, Gold Leaf & Laqured . TV stand.

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Console cabinet from 1920s original Venetian Baroque dressing table in hand-carved walnut , restored and polished to wax. In good condition. Great for TV Stand. Measures cabinet c...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Paul Laszlo Attributed Low Console

$6,200

Paul Laszlo Attributed Low Console

By Paul Laszlo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Laszlo attributed low console. Elegant form and design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Tables

Materials

Walnut

Blonde Bamboo Waterfall Console Sofa Table Low Profile

$995

Blonde Bamboo Waterfall Console Sofa Table Low Profile

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Approximate Measurements in Inches Low Profile Console Table: 25.5" high 54" wide 17" deep Condition In good, structurally sound and sturdy condition with no notable damage to bam...

Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Sofa Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Low Console, TV or Media Table Mahogany Brass

$2,450

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Low Console, TV or Media Table Mahogany Brass

By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber minimalist designed low two tier console, TV, Audio or Media table shown in original dark mahogany finish with four round brass legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Designer Chinoiserie Tony Duquette Cocktail / Coffee Table / Low Console

$4,950

Designer Chinoiserie Tony Duquette Cocktail / Coffee Table / Low Console

By James Mont, Tony Duquette, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderful Chinoiserie Cocktail/Coffee Table or Low Console in manner of Tony Duquette / James Mont.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 901

$6,200

Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 901

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Cambridge, US

Originally debuted at the Milan Triennial in 1936, this practical yet playful design is perfect for entertaining - or as an unexpected side table, low console table, etc. Remarkably ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rubber, Birch, Lacquer

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk

$2,300

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Console Table with One Drawer and Low Open Shelf, 1920s

$2,450

Early 20th Century Console Table with One Drawer and Low Open Shelf, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Console table auxiliary furniture made of solid walnut wood.

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Side Tables / Low Consoles by Maison Baguès, France, 1970s

$3,878 / set

Pair of Side Tables / Low Consoles by Maison Baguès, France, 1970s

By Maison Baguès

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Side Tables / Low Consoles by Maison Baguès, France, 1970s Elegant and refined pair of low consoles or side tables by Maison Baguès, produced in France in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Imported Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Toned Low Console Coffee Table

$1,995

Imported Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Toned Low Console Coffee Table

Located in Seattle, WA

This Table features wood inlay accents on each of the three drawer pulls. Beautiful wood grain throughout. Imported From Denmark.Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. D...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Folk Art Spanish Low Console or Coffee Table 1890's

$3,572Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Folk Art Spanish Low Console or Coffee Table 1890's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Original Antique 18th / 19th Century Rustic Spanish Warm Brown Chestnut Low Console or Coffee Table with 3 drawers. Made in Spain.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Light Grey Silver Cement

$1,181 / item

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Light Grey Silver Cement

By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini

Located in Rome, Lazio

The line is composed of three low console tables of different length and by a high console table. 100% handcrafted in Italy.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Honey Jellow Cement Color

$816 / item

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Honey Jellow Cement Color

By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini

Located in Rome, Lazio

The line is composed of three low console tables of different length and by a high console table.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Red Brick Cement Color

$816 / item

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Red Brick Cement Color

By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini

Located in Rome, Lazio

The line is composed of three low console tables of different length and by a high console table.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT

$4,500

Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT 2x 11" leaves with an extended table length of 63".

Category

20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 'Generation' Bronze Sculpture Table, c. 1964, Signed

$34,200Sale Price|24% Off

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 'Generation' Bronze Sculpture Table, c. 1964, Signed

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Its large size allows this to be used as a coffee or cocktail table, low console table or display table or can be simply displayed as sculptural fine art.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Low table by Patricia Urquiola

$3,905 / item

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Low table by Patricia Urquiola

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia REMIS Low table by Patricia Urquiola

$7,592 / item

Glas Italia REMIS Low table by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection composed by a low table and a console with a wooden structure completely covered by a mosaic of cast glass tiles in various and random colours.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cypress Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer

$1,975 / item

Cypress Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

Get creative and use the beam bench as a coffee table or low console table in the living room or bedroom.

Category

2010s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Steel

SHIMMER Circular Small Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

$3,326 / item

SHIMMER Circular Small Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The collection consists of low tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and glued glass, characterized by a special iridescent multichromatic finish; the nuance varies according ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Shimmer Small Oval Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

$5,148 / item

Shimmer Small Oval Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The collection is available in high tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and glued glass, characterized by a special iridescent multichromatic finish; the nuance varies accor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

SHIMMER Circular Large Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

$3,530 / item

SHIMMER Circular Large Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The collection consists of low tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and glued glass, characterized by a special iridescent multichromatic finish; the nuance varies according ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench or Table w Brass Sabots, Refinished, 1960s

$3,300

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench or Table w Brass Sabots, Refinished, 1960s

By George Nelson, Maruni, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finished in a satin black lacquer, this versatile piece works effortlessly as a bench, coffee table, or low console table. Its minimalist form and elegant proportions make it ideal f...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console

$8,500

Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console

By Tommi Parzinger, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table. Solid oak drawer design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Console Mint

$2,600

Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Console Mint

By Ficks Reed

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Mint

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Zespoke Contemporary Console Table in Bent Wood and Orange Resin

$587

Zespoke Contemporary Console Table in Bent Wood and Orange Resin

Located in Paris, FR

The piece functions equally as a console, low display table, or sculptural statement object, suited for both residential and gallery interiors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Resin, Bentwood

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Low Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the low console table you’re looking for. Each low console table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage low console table now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the low console table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A low console table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one low console table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Casa Botelho, Paul McCobb and Gildas Berthelot produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Low Console Table?

A low console table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,445, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $54,589.

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.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

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 Low Console Table

Why are console tables so low?
1 Answer
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.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What are low tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Why are Japanese dining tables low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a console table used for?
1 Answer
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 is it called a console table?
1 Answer
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.
Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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