Chinese Antique Narrow Altar Table with Cloud Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable 19th century Chinese altar with a single board top and hand constructed flanges. The
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Chinese Antique Narrow Altar Table with Cloud Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable 19th century Chinese altar with a single board top and hand constructed flanges. The
Wood
Asian Chinese Style Hardwood Console "Altar" Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style hardwood narrow console (altar) table.
Hardwood
Chinese Cinnabar Red Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form is also used as a
Elm
Chinese Elmwood Geometric Altar Console
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese (18th Century) elmwood (yu-mu) narrow altar style console table with intrically carved
Elm
Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table
Located in Forney, TX
common narrow altar table meant to be placed against a wall as a console. Displaying a unique blend of
Elm
Chinese Hardwood Opium Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to resemble a scroll-form altar table, this narrow footed box has an elegant silhouette
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Narrow Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese narrow altar table build using traditional mortise-tenon joinery. The
Elm
A Qing Dynasty Narrow Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This long and graceful Chinese altar table features an oxblood patina that has darkened with age
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Narrow Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A shallow altar table from Shanxi Province, China. This lovely table is from c. 1900 and is made of
19th Century Chinese 'Sleeping Dragon' Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Long, narrow altar tables were the focal point of a traditional Chinese home, prominently displayed
Elm
Lacquered Chinese Altar Table, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Long, narrow altar tables were the focal point of a traditional Chinese home, prominently displayed
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 35 in W 69 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Narrow Altar Console Table with Open Fretwork Frieze and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese narrow altar console table from the 19th century, with open fretwork frieze, horse hoof
Wood
Cofradia Altar Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very long, narrow Guatemalan altar table. 19th c. top, newer base. Natural patina.
Cofradia Altar Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long and narrow holy house altar table from a cofradia in the highlands of Guatemala
Early 20th Century Chinese Narrow Black Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A narrow black altar table circa 1900. This Northern Chinese table had one shelf and is made of
Chinese Hardwood Altar Table or Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Narrow Chinese hardwood altar table that would be great as a console or sofa table. Able to fit in
Hardwood
Chinese Red Lacquer Altar Table, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
protects the wood beneath from water and heat damage. This narrow altar has a rectangular table top and
Wood
Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form is also used as a
Elm
Sold
H 30 in W 45 in D 13 in
Chinese 19th Century Everted-Flange Altar Console Table with Hand-Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
scrolling motifs. This narrow Chinese altar table features a rectangular planked top, flanked with exquisite
Wood
Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful double sided Chinese altar table. Its geometric scroll design originates from the Ming
Wood
Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Altar table is double sided. Its geometric scroll design originates from the Ming dynasty
Wood
Large and Narrow Chinese Altar Console, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Large and narrow Chinese altar console, 20th century Scrolling and geometrical motifs Nicely
Elm
18th-19th Century Rare Henan Altar Table
Located in San Marino, CA
Extremely rare narrow red lacquer altar table from North Henan "Yang Mu," in poplar wood. Clean and
Poplar
Eleven Foot Long Rustic Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of long narrow table was an altar table used in a Holy House in the highlands of Central America
Wood
Narrow Altar Table
Located in Washington, DC
Scroll Top altar table, console, with carved apron,enhanced by a rich, dark lacquer
Long Chinese Altar Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Long and narrow altar table, perfect for a console, simple fretwork decoration with touches of old
Narrow Altar Console Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
wonderful table is 11" deep high gloss
Chinese Provincial Altar Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very long, narrow and rustic altar table has an attractive weathered finish and retains some
Wood
Narrow Antique Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
A classically designed 19th century Chinese elm altar table with clean lines and a beautiful patina
Elm
A Large Chinese Altar Table
Located in New Haven, CT
Ideal for narrow spaces this gorgeous Chinese Altar table is not only highly decorative, it is also
Wood
Classic Asian Altar Table In Black
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative long narrow sofa table or altar table
Wood
Narrow Console with Thick Elm Top
Located in New York, NY
A narrow antique Chinese altar table with clean, simple lines and a thick, weathered top. From
Antique Black Lacquered Console
Located in New York, NY
Antique Narrow Black Lacquered Chinese Altar Console Table with Original Patina, Raised
Wood, Paint
Vintage White Painted Console
Located in Southampton, NY
A Narrow Console/Altar Table with a new coat of Buttery White Paint very Distressed.Mitered Top. A
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Narrow Altar Table
Located in Central, HK
Narrow altar table with solid board top, everted flanges, beading edge narrow board apron, inserted
Wood
Antique Narrow Altar Table/Console, China, c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This small and narrow antique altar table, from Shanxi Province, is of simple, classic Ming design
Elm
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century Square top with waisted apron atop a black lacquered frame and horse hoof legs. The table has a natural ...
Walnut
Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional Chinese Huali rosewood table with remarkably straight wood grain patterns and distinctive carving. The aprons are carved in an intricate lattice work of blossoms and bird...
Rosewood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 96 in D 0.5 in
Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Chinoiserie screen offers six ebonized and gilt decorated panels with a continuous village genre scene with figures and en verso garden scene, c1920 Measures - 72...
Wood
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a pair of finely hand painted Chinese globular porcelain vases, from early 20th century. The heavy porcelain body is in elegant globular form and covered wi...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated grand scale Chinese export Eight-panel Coromandel screen featuring different hand painted Chinese scene on each side. One side depicting an han...
Brass
$6,461
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
Fine Jumu Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Jumu console table with waterfall legs, elegant color and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in "ARCHITECTURE DIGEST" ...
Wood
Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early large 20th century bronze Qing style cloisonné center table. Thisl large form table features extraordinary workmanship with stunningly rare Imperial colors and is heavily decor...
Bronze
$5,520
H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wedding cabinet from the early 20th century with black lacquer and large brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...
Brass
$1,468,422
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
$2,800Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 25 in
Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of three curved sections. The arm ends protrud...
Elm, Wood
$6,325
H 72.25 in W 46.25 in D 22 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...
Brass
$2,255Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
$6,670
H 14.5 in W 68 in D 23.5 in
Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron, mythical figures, auspicious cloud motifs and dark brown lacquer. Created in China durin...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.