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Stainless steel oval console
Stainless steel oval console

Stainless steel oval console

Located in New York, NY

Stainless steel oval console with glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Oval Riveted Iron Table
Oval Riveted Iron Table

Oval Riveted Iron Table

Located in Napa, CA

Oval riveted iron table.

Category

Early 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Oval console in travertine stone
Oval console in travertine stone

Oval console in travertine stone

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Console in massive travertine stone with base in oval shape. France, 2024.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Silver Leaf Oval Console Table
Silver Leaf Oval Console Table

Silver Leaf Oval Console Table

$1,800Sale Price|52% Off

Silver Leaf Oval Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silver Leaf Oval Console Table, circa 1940's. It has a very clean-lined form with wonderful patina

Category

Vintage 1940s American Console Tables

Pace Collection Oval Marble Console Table
Pace Collection Oval Marble Console Table

Pace Collection Oval Marble Console Table

By Pace Collection

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage 1970s-1980s Pace Collection oval marble console table.   

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Oval Black and Brown Marble Organic Console
Oval Black and Brown Marble Organic Console

Oval Black and Brown Marble Organic Console

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The Fallen Empire Console is designed by Lara Bohinc for Serafini. Fallen Empire is a body of work which pays homage to the forgotten fragments of lost civilisations brought to life ...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine Oval Shaped Top Console, Italy, 1980s
Travertine Oval Shaped Top Console, Italy, 1980s

Travertine Oval Shaped Top Console, Italy, 1980s

Located in New York, NY

1980's Italian travertine console table. Oval shaped top. Unfilled and honed finish.

Category

Vintage 1980s Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo "Sheaf of Wheat" Oval Console Table
McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo "Sheaf of Wheat" Oval Console Table

McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo "Sheaf of Wheat" Oval Console Table

By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in Chicago, IL

McGuire Sculptural Rattan & Bamboo “Sheaf of Wheat” Oval Console Table Base An exceptional example

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Oval Mirror wth Integrated Console by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s
Oval Mirror wth Integrated Console by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s

Oval Mirror wth Integrated Console by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s

By Cristal Arte

Located in Roma, IT

decorative monumental oval mirror by Cristal Art, model 2649, executed in Italy during the 1960s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970s Rattan Cane Oval Double Tier Console Table
1970s Rattan Cane Oval Double Tier Console Table

1970s Rattan Cane Oval Double Tier Console Table

By Ficks Reed

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and caned design double tier console table you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outsta...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Large Antique Mahogany Oval Shaped Freestanding Serving/Console Table
Large Antique Mahogany Oval Shaped Freestanding Serving/Console Table

Large Antique Mahogany Oval Shaped Freestanding Serving/Console Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique mahogany oval shaped freestanding serving/console table having a wonderful figured

Category

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Other

Long Live-Edge Oval Top Table with Natural Shaped Trestle Base
Long Live-Edge Oval Top Table with Natural Shaped Trestle Base

Long Live-Edge Oval Top Table with Natural Shaped Trestle Base

Located in Houston, TX

Long live-edge oval-top table with natural-shaped and bark-textured trestle base. Console height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Oval Shaped Brass Console Table Italy, 1950
Midcentury Oval Shaped Brass Console Table Italy, 1950

Midcentury Oval Shaped Brass Console Table Italy, 1950

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Italian midcentury brass console table with a veneered marble top. Finely chiseled brass decoration.    

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

1970s Oval Chrome & Brass Mirror with Console for DIA
1970s Oval Chrome & Brass Mirror with Console for DIA

1970s Oval Chrome & Brass Mirror with Console for DIA

By Design Institute America

Located in Saint Louis, MO

DIA mirror is a great choice for entry ways, vestibules, powder room vanity. It has a simple oval that

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Oval Mahogany Brass Dining Table, Pink Mirror Top, 1952
Oval Mahogany Brass Dining Table, Pink Mirror Top, 1952

Oval Mahogany Brass Dining Table, Pink Mirror Top, 1952

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Rome, IT

Rare mahogany dining table attributed to Melchiorre Bega, circa 1952 oval top in mirror rose glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

NRC Dining Table Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Table
NRC Dining Table Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Table

NRC Dining Table Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Table

By Privatiselectionem

Located in Sofia, BG

Cast liquid copper powder, the NRC Dining black oxidized copper could be easily associated with a sculpture and an art object. Rough, authentic, and strong - an accidental discovery ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Console Tables

Materials

Copper, Other

Fantastic Mid-Century Oval Drop Leaf Console Dining Table
Fantastic Mid-Century Oval Drop Leaf Console Dining Table

Fantastic Mid-Century Oval Drop Leaf Console Dining Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fantastic pop-colored drop leaf console table from the mid-century. We love everything about this fun and useful table from the lime green color to the fact that this table can serve...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 1980s Postmodern Minimalist
White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 1980s Postmodern Minimalist

White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 1980s Postmodern Minimalist

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

effect. A white powder-coated metal oval serves as the base for numerous metal poles, crossing on the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Doris Oval Navona Travertine Dining Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Oval Navona Travertine Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Oval Navona Travertine Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Doris Oval Navona Travertine Dining Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 130 x W 220 x H 74 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Elegant Art Deco Oval Shaped Console Table Italy, 1940
Elegant Art Deco Oval Shaped Console Table Italy, 1940

Elegant Art Deco Oval Shaped Console Table Italy, 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Italian Art Deco console table with a veneered marble top. The table will be fully restored before delivery.  

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oval White Onyx Sculptural Console Cremino by Gianluca Pacchioni Italy
Oval White Onyx Sculptural Console Cremino by Gianluca Pacchioni Italy

Oval White Onyx Sculptural Console Cremino by Gianluca Pacchioni Italy

By Gianluca Pacchioni

Located in Paris, FR

Console Oval Cremino, of white onyx, cast bronze and polished brass, designed by Gianluca Pacchioni

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Oval Walnut Wood Console with Inserted White Marble Top by Ultramobili
Oval Walnut Wood Console with Inserted White Marble Top by Ultramobili

Oval Walnut Wood Console with Inserted White Marble Top by Ultramobili

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Walnut, Marble. Oval console Creta in Walnut Canaletto (Noce Canaletto) with marble insert into

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval Coral Red Console with Inserted Black Marble Top by Ultramobili
Oval Coral Red Console with Inserted Black Marble Top by Ultramobili

Oval Coral Red Console with Inserted Black Marble Top by Ultramobili

Located in Geneve, CH

: Coral Red matte lacquer finish with Nera Marquina marble top insert. Lacquered oval console Creta with

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table

Located in Topeka, KS

, and oval glass top. Gorgeous condition with wear consistent with age as expected with vintage pieces

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Oval Console Table with Four Legs
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Oval Console Table with Four Legs

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Oval Console Table with Four Legs

Located in Miami, FL

French Louis XVI style oval dining table from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Carved Oval Mirror & Marble Top Console Set
Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Carved Oval Mirror & Marble Top Console Set

Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Carved Oval Mirror & Marble Top Console Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Italian Florentine gilt wood carved mirror and console with marble top set. The gilt-wood oval

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

Doris Oval Pedestal Console Table in Gold Calacatta and Cast Blackened Bronze
Doris Oval Pedestal Console Table in Gold Calacatta and Cast Blackened Bronze

Doris Oval Pedestal Console Table in Gold Calacatta and Cast Blackened Bronze

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

Dining tables with marble tops and multifaceted pedestals in cast bronze, blackened bronze or aluminum. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Aluminum, Bronze

Postmodern Oval Wall-Mounted Entryway Mirror and Console Table with Glass Top
Postmodern Oval Wall-Mounted Entryway Mirror and Console Table with Glass Top

Postmodern Oval Wall-Mounted Entryway Mirror and Console Table with Glass Top

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This mirror features a multi-layered beech back, a varnished metal frame, a crystal top and a multi-color serigraphed mirror. It might show slight traces of use...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal

20th Century Italian Oval Marble Console Table - The Eros by Angelo Mangiarotti
20th Century Italian Oval Marble Console Table - The Eros by Angelo Mangiarotti

20th Century Italian Oval Marble Console Table - The Eros by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding console table made of hand crafted Carrara marble, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Skipper in good condition. The hal...

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Oval Black Lacquer Console or Center Table Gilt Cobra Legs After Salvador Dali
Oval Black Lacquer Console or Center Table Gilt Cobra Legs After Salvador Dali

Oval Black Lacquer Console or Center Table Gilt Cobra Legs After Salvador Dali

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A phenomenal and rare polished oval black lacquer table. The oval shape adds to the wonderful style

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Gold, Bronze

18th Century Carved Oak Gateleg Oval Table with Drawers and Lyre Legs
18th Century Carved Oak Gateleg Oval Table with Drawers and Lyre Legs

18th Century Carved Oak Gateleg Oval Table with Drawers and Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

18th century carved oak gateleg from Spain. The top has a rounded edge and the Lyre legs are wonderfully hand-carved all-over. The base has a carved apron which contains two carved d...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Black Glass Shelves, Rough Oval Beige Stone Side Table Signed by Frédéric Saulou
Black Glass Shelves, Rough Oval Beige Stone Side Table Signed by Frédéric Saulou

Black Glass Shelves, Rough Oval Beige Stone Side Table Signed by Frédéric Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Stoique stole side table signed by Frédéric Saulou Materials: Ornemental stone, grey glass, metal. Dimensions : H 65 x 43 x 30 cm. Weight : about 60 kg  Limited edition : 1 / 8 "Wh...

Category

2010s French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Design Oval Console Table (or desk) in Solid Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
French Design Oval Console Table (or desk) in Solid Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

French Design Oval Console Table (or desk) in Solid Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

This console table is made of solid ash wood and designed by the famous Parisian Designer Eric Gizard. Our woods come exclusively from sustainable managed French forests. 1 wooden...

Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

George III White-Painted Mahogany and Marble Top Console Serving Table
George III White-Painted Mahogany and Marble Top Console Serving Table

George III White-Painted Mahogany and Marble Top Console Serving Table

Located in New York, NY

two drawers and centered by a swag-hung oval patera; raised on turned, tapering stop-fluted legs

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Iron Console Table
19th Century French Iron Console Table

19th Century French Iron Console Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French iron console table oval in design with a marble top and bevelled edge. With a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian mid-century modern console in wood, fabric and straw, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern console in wood, fabric and straw, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern console in wood, fabric and straw, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

straw, 1950s Wall console table with two oval shelves: one in dark wood with a glossy finish and one in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Fabric, Straw, Wood

The Harewood Console
The Harewood Console

The Harewood Console

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

semi-elliptical top centred to the rear edge by a sunflower and fan motif with six oval patera framed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George III Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Tulipwood, Giltwood

pair of French 19th century patinated Wood and Vert Campan marble consoles
pair of French 19th century patinated Wood and Vert Campan marble consoles

pair of French 19th century patinated Wood and Vert Campan marble consoles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

displaying oval carved motifs with foliate rosettes above pierced acanthus leaf branches. The apron above

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Demi-Lune Flip Top
Biedermeier Demi-Lune Flip Top

Biedermeier Demi-Lune Flip Top

Located in Dallas, TX

oval table, often supported by a swing‑out or pull‑out rear leg. Circa 44w x 22d x 30.5h

Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Giacometti-Style Patinated Bronzed and Glass Console Table
Giacometti-Style Patinated Bronzed and Glass Console Table

Giacometti-Style Patinated Bronzed and Glass Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a central oval ring—an emblematic Giacometti element emphasizing balance, structure, and negative

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Pretzel Reed Console Table
Vintage Boho Pretzel Reed Console Table

Vintage Boho Pretzel Reed Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

natural materials with structural innovation. The elongated oval top and the dual cylindrical pedestal

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Reed

Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Demilune Console Table
Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Demilune Console Table

Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Demilune Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

architectural presence that remains airy and light. The half-oval top is finished with a subtle gallery edge and

Category

Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Ico Parisi Console mod.1950.21A
Very Rare Ico Parisi Console mod.1950.21A

Very Rare Ico Parisi Console mod.1950.21A

By Ico Parisi

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

, oval form. Documentation: This piece is featured in Ico Parisi Design Catalogue Raisonne by Roberta

Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console Table
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console Table

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

, softened by time and retaining an appealing depth of colour. The oval mouldings around each drawer enhance

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid Century French Bronzed Iron & Pink Rose Marble-Top Center Console Table
Mid Century French Bronzed Iron & Pink Rose Marble-Top Center Console Table

Mid Century French Bronzed Iron & Pink Rose Marble-Top Center Console Table

By André Arbus

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous textured iron table in a oval form created by French artisans. Sculptured, tapered legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Satinwood Console Table, Sheraton Style, England, 1790, Inlaid
Antique Satinwood Console Table, Sheraton Style, England, 1790, Inlaid

Antique Satinwood Console Table, Sheraton Style, England, 1790, Inlaid

Located in London, GB

centred by oval painted panel after designs by Angelica Kaufman below shaped frieze centred by burr yew

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Demi Lune Consoles With Lyre Legs
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Demi Lune Consoles With Lyre Legs

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Demi Lune Consoles With Lyre Legs

Located in Carmine, TX

together to make a slightly oval center table (shown in video). The consoles have gorgeous, hand-carved

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Bronze Mirrored Dressing Table or Vanity with Mirror
19th Century French Bronze Mirrored Dressing Table or Vanity with Mirror

19th Century French Bronze Mirrored Dressing Table or Vanity with Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

The rectangular top with rounded corners and a mirror top, mounted with an oval foliate decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Parcel Gilt Wall-Mounting Iron Console
French 19th Century Parcel Gilt Wall-Mounting Iron Console

French 19th Century Parcel Gilt Wall-Mounting Iron Console

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

(technically the only legs) are marked with oval rosettes at the corners of the apron before transitioning to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Limestone, Gold, Iron

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Oval Console Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of oval console tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oval console tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and aluminum. There are 51 antique and vintage oval console tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Oval console tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Oval console tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some oval console tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller oval console tables, measuring 20 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Cappellini, Jakob Wagner and Osvaldo Borsani each produced beautiful oval console tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Oval Console Tables?

Prices for oval console tables start at $1,171 and top out at $15,595 with the average selling for $4,736.

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.

Questions About Oval Console Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.