Mid Century Console

Asian Console Table With Drawers

Italian Console Table 1950

Gold Console Table Glass Top

Brass Marble Console Italy

Brass Molding

Light Wall Mirror

Midcentury Walnut Console Table

Vintage Wooden Console

Paul M. Jones Mid-Century Brass and Travertine Console Table, USA

$12,000

Paul M. Jones Mid-Century Brass and Travertine Console Table, USA

By Paul M. Jones

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully crafted console table in solid brass with a floating travertine top. We have polished the brass and sealed it to prevent further tarnishing. The travertine top has beau...

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Walnut & Brass Console Table with Glass Top

$2,895

Italian Mid-Century Walnut & Brass Console Table with Glass Top

Located in Troy, MI

This refined Italian console balances warmth and modernism with its dark walnut frame, precision brass corner hardware, and inset glass top. A lower shelf with glass inserts and a sl...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Italian Console Table with marble top, 1950s

$1,862

Mid-century Italian Console Table with marble top, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century Italian console table with marble top, 1950s Intact and in good condition.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-century Lacquered Console Table by Design Institute of America

$900

Mid-century Lacquered Console Table by Design Institute of America

By Design Institute America

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive vintage modern console table with painted lacquer finish, brass legs and beveled glass top. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Paint, Glass, Lacquer

1970s Polished Aluminum Long, Mid-Century Modern Console Table

$1,750

1970s Polished Aluminum Long, Mid-Century Modern Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Super sexy polished aluminum long console table.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Milo Baughman olivewood Parsons console table. Fabulous olivewood grain on the top is in great condition-it had a glass top to protect it when in it's original home.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Sleek Chrome and Glass Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

$2,800

Sleek Chrome and Glass Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sleek chrome and glass console table great looking behind your sofa or in your entryway.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Sea Shell Console Tables (Manner of Groult)

$20,000 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Sea Shell Console Tables (Manner of Groult)

By Andre Groult

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century (Possibly French) painted console tables with sea shell form base under a rectangular top.

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

Materials

Paint

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Console by Lova Creations

$10,761

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Console by Lova Creations

By Lova Creation

Located in London, GB

Exceptional brass console with inset agate detail. and black lacquered steel base. The gate leg design is reminiscent of the work of Ado Chale but at a more affordable price. The top...

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

Materials

Brass

Indian mid-century modern console with drawer in wood, 1970s

$1,513

Indian mid-century modern console with drawer in wood, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Indian mid-century modern console with drawer in wood, 1970s Console table with rectangular top, entirely in teak wood.

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Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Top Inset Console Serving Table

$1,850

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Top Inset Console Serving Table

Located in Roslyn, NY

A beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern brass with thick glass top inset to each leg, console / serving table.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

A mid century modern style console with Oriental inspired details.

$2,950

A mid century modern style console with Oriental inspired details.

Located in Bronx, NY

A mid century modern style console with Oriental inspired details.

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

$2,433

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

By Giovanni Offredi

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Foldable table attributed to Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini, Italy, 1970s. This versatile modernist piece functions equally well as a freestanding table, desk, or placed against a w...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Style Custom Parchment Console Tables

$16,000 / set

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Style Custom Parchment Console Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Italian-style (Modern) parchment veneer console tables with rounded edges and raised center sections.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Lucite Chrome Brass Console Serving Table

$2,450

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Lucite Chrome Brass Console Serving Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco lucite with chrome & brass base console / serving table with thick glass top in the manner of Karl Springer.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Burl Wood Console Tables

$7,400 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Burl Wood Console Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated pair of Italian console tables from the mid-20th century, crafted with exceptional attention to detail.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Brass and Pink Marble Top Console Table, 1950s, Italy

$2,118

Mid-Century Brass and Pink Marble Top Console Table, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Brass and Pink Marble Top Console Table, 1950s, Italy Wear consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Console Table

$2,847

Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Console Table

By Kittinger

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Console Table This console table measures: 71.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 36.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fabulous Enrique Garcel Tessellated Horn XL Console Table Mid-Century

$7,500

Fabulous Enrique Garcel Tessellated Horn XL Console Table Mid-Century

By Enrique Garcel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Striking and sophisticated Enrique Garcel tessellated horn console table featuring geometric inlay of polished black and beige horn pieces arranged in a beautiful mosaic pattern. Th...

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Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Horn

Mid-Century Modern One Pedestal Composite Art Console Sofa Table

$3,200

Mid-Century Modern One Pedestal Composite Art Console Sofa Table

By Dickinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern molded composite art single pedestal console sofa table.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Composition

Mid-Century Modern Style Rosewood Console Table by John Richard

$3,800

Mid-Century Modern Style Rosewood Console Table by John Richard

By George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Quality Mid-Century Modern style rosewood console by John Richard.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century modern wood marble brass consoles after Paolo Buffa 50s

$5,237Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-century modern wood marble brass consoles after Paolo Buffa 50s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant pair of Italian console tables in the style of Paolo Buffa, featuring refined proportions and a sophisticated combination of wood, brass, and Carrara marble. Each console is...

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Bent Glass Italian Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table

$3,600

Large Bent Glass Italian Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Italian modern style console table.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Faux Tortoise Shell Console Table with Black Glass by Henredon

$950

Mid-Century Faux Tortoise Shell Console Table with Black Glass by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Mid-Century Faux Tortoise Shell Console Table with Black Glass by Henredon

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Console with Marble Top

$10,885

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Console with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Painted console with Pierced Apron, Acanthus Leaf Detail, & marble top.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Reed or Rattan Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Console Table

$4,200

Reed or Rattan Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Console Table

By McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern reed or rattan glass top rectangle console wall sofa table.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Glass

Mid-Century Italian Console Table, Wood & Brass, Ico Parisi Style

$2,910

Mid-Century Italian Console Table, Wood & Brass, Ico Parisi Style

By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Parisi

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare organic mid-century Italian console in wood, brass and glass.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Unfilled Travertine and Brass Inlay Console Table

$5,297Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Italian Unfilled Travertine and Brass Inlay Console Table

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Mid-century Italian travertine console table. Sanded, unfilled finish.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Mid-20th Century Architectural Console table by Romeo Riga, Italy

$6,800

Mid-20th Century Architectural Console table by Romeo Riga, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Chrome, Brass and Glass Console table by Romeo Riga, Italy c1960's. Architectural console table of concentric chrome and brass rectangular forms, surmounted with a glass top.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Farmhouse, French Provincial, Mid-Century Modern, Oak Console Table, 1940s

$2,500

Farmhouse, French Provincial, Mid-Century Modern, Oak Console Table, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Provincial Oak Console Table, Farmhouse Farmhouse modern table of high quality with mortis and tenon construction having butterfly joint inlay at th...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Glass Wood Console Table Desk Manner Karl Springer

$1,250

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Glass Wood Console Table Desk Manner Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Glass & Wood Console Table / Desk In The Style And Manner Of Karl Springer

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Handsome Faux Bamboo 2 Tier Console Table Mid-Century Modern

$2,250

Handsome Faux Bamboo 2 Tier Console Table Mid-Century Modern

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This stunning vintage faux bamboo console table showcases timeless craftsmanship and elegant tropical-inspired design. The table features a beautifully detailed embossed black metal ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Restored Mid-century Vertically Stacked Rattan Mahogany Top Console Table

$1,440Sale Price|40% Off

Restored Mid-century Vertically Stacked Rattan Mahogany Top Console Table

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored 30" wide console table with 7-strand vertically stacked rattan legs and a mahogany wood top with a rattan trim along the borders. The table features heavy f...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Lane Delineator Paul McCobb Walnut & Rosewood Console Table

$2,995

Mid-Century Modern Lane Delineator Paul McCobb Walnut & Rosewood Console Table

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Designed by Paul McCobb for Lane’s highly sought-after Delineator collection, this Mid-Century Modern console table showcases the clean lines and sophisticated materials that define ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Travertine Console Sofa Table MINT

$4,800

Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Travertine Console Sofa Table MINT

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Travertine Console Sofa Table MINT

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set

$3,495 / set

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in Forney, TX

An outstanding and unique Danish modern mirrored console set by Pedersen and Hansen, circa 1960s, Denmark. Exquisitely finished in luxuriously rich rosewood, with exceptional gra...

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

Materials

Copper

French Mid-19th Century Vert Campan Solid Marble Console

$62,500

French Mid-19th Century Vert Campan Solid Marble Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and monumental French mid 19th century Vert Campan solid marble console.

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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

SOLD 02/06/24 Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Console Table

$3,295 / set

SOLD 02/06/24 Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Console Table

By Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Console Table This console table measures: 60 wide x 16 deep x 26 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak

$1,222Sale Price|30% Off

Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak

Located in Karis, Nyland

Scandinavian mid-century three drawer console table in teak.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Kaizo Oto DIA Brass Steel Glass Top Console Table

$1,950

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Kaizo Oto DIA Brass Steel Glass Top Console Table

By Kaizo Oto

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Kaizo Oto For Design Institute Of America Glass Top Console Table.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Console Table by Rougier

$2,100

Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Console Table by Rougier

By Roger Rougier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant vintage modern sofa table features a white marble insert that comfortably rests on the top. The stylish design has a raised top that graduates downward and an ebonized f...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Karl Springer Style Mid-Century Modern Textured Console Table, 1980

$8,900

Karl Springer Style Mid-Century Modern Textured Console Table, 1980

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

Karl Springer attributed Mid-Century Modern long lacquered Fabric waterfall console table from the 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Maitland-Smith Style Tessellated Stone Console Table

$2,300

Mid-Century Maitland-Smith Style Tessellated Stone Console Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning vintage modern hall table made of tessellated stone with elegant black inlays lined in a brass color. Unique tabletop with smooth beveled edges sits on top of a sturdy pedes...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern, Renaissance Console in Walnut , by Bassano's Ebanistery

$2,797

Mid-Century Modern, Renaissance Console in Walnut , by Bassano's Ebanistery

By Bassano's Ebanisteria

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern, renaissance style console with drawer, in walnut polished to wax Measures cm: H 87, W 100, D 29.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Foyer Entry Console Phone Table

$1,795

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Foyer Entry Console Phone Table

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Foyer Entry Console Phone Table This phone table measures: 16.5 wide x 14 deep x 36 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Table has Stain Fading...

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Black Console Table with White Stone Top, Italy

$6,400

Mid-20th Century Black Console Table with White Stone Top, Italy

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and delicate console table from Italy, crafted in the mid-20th century.

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Console Table with Brass Accents

$3,933Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Console Table with Brass Accents

Located in Oxford, GB

Handcrafted Organic Rattan Console Table with Intricate Leaf Motifs & Patinated Brass Accents Elevate your space with this exquisite, one-of-a-kind wall-mounted console table. M...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Console Table or Writing Table, 1960s

$2,561Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Teak Console Table or Writing Table, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern console table or writing table.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Metal and Rattan Gold Console Hall Table

$550

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Metal and Rattan Gold Console Hall Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Metal and Rattan Gold Console Hall Table (No glass).

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Wall Mounted Console Table in Organic Rattan, Mid-Century

$4,353Sale Price / item|20% Off

Handcrafted Wall Mounted Console Table in Organic Rattan, Mid-Century

Located in Oxford, GB

This wall mounted console table“Cardi” is crafted entirely from sustainably sourced organic rattan and cane has embodies earthy sophistication. Its rattan texture celebrates natural ...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Dark Glass and Brass Console Table, Sofa Table

$2,800

Mid Century Modern Dark Glass and Brass Console Table, Sofa Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

High Quality Mid Century Modern Dark Glass Console Table with Brass Stretchers.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Solid Teak Sofa Hall Console Table Thailand Scandinavian 1970s

$895

Mid Century Solid Teak Sofa Hall Console Table Thailand Scandinavian 1970s

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A solid teak Mid Century table made in the Thailand in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Consoles

$59,500 / set

Italian Mid 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Consoles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional pair of Italian mid 18th century Louis XV period giltwood and faux painted marble consoles, circa 1750.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of American Mid-Century Brass and Steel Demilune Console Tables

$12,250 / set

Pair of American Mid-Century Brass and Steel Demilune Console Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century brass and steel "D" shaped demilune console tables with a shelf stretcher.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Style Monolithic Solid Walnut 74" Console Table

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Style Monolithic Solid Walnut 74" Console Table

By Tadao Ando, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Inspired by pre-war and mid-century modern Japanese architecture, this console table combines aspects of both.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

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

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

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

Mid-Century Maison Jansen Style Chrome and Brass Console Table

$1,000

Mid-Century Maison Jansen Style Chrome and Brass Console Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century chrome and brass console table makes a stylish and practical accent piece to living room, entryway, or office.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Mid Century Console For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century console for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every mid century console was constructed with great care. There are 5838 variations of the antique or vintage mid century console you’re looking for, while we also have 145 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century console, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century console, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century console that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Evans, Milo Baughman and Mastercraft produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Console?

Prices for a mid century console can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $361,848, while the average can fetch as much as $3,604.

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.

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