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Small Mahogany Banded Console
Small Mahogany Banded Console

Small Mahogany Banded Console

Located in Annville, PA

of hand cut inlays. The mahogany top is banded with satinwood, the four legs at the apron have oval

Category

2010s Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mangiarotti Eros Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper, Italy
Mangiarotti Eros Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper, Italy

Mangiarotti Eros Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper, Italy

By Skipper, Gruppo Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

slots into its own "female" hole in the an oval shaped top. The holes are connected to the perimeter of

Category

Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Mangiarotti Eros Desk or Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper 1970s Italy
Mangiarotti Eros Desk or Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper 1970s Italy

Mangiarotti Eros Desk or Console Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper 1970s Italy

By Skipper, Gruppo Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

perimeter of the oval top, resembling an artist's palette. Very good vintage condition. There are subtle

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Angelo Mangiarotti Console Table
Angelo Mangiarotti Console Table

Angelo Mangiarotti Console Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

elongated oval top

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Antique Spanish Ebony Demilune Tables, Consoles or Side Tables
Pair of Antique Spanish Ebony Demilune Tables, Consoles or Side Tables

Pair of Antique Spanish Ebony Demilune Tables, Consoles or Side Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

walnut wood with elaborated design and carved figural scroll elements on the supports. The oval tops have

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble matching console and mirror. The stately oval shaped mirror with its original mirror plate has two

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Painted Satinwood Demilune Console Tables
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Painted Satinwood Demilune Console Tables

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Painted Satinwood Demilune Console Tables

Located in London, GB

with painted bellflowers and anthemia; the frieze centred by a painted oval cartouche and surrounded by

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

1970s Large French Brutalist Oak Table
1970s Large French Brutalist Oak Table

1970s Large French Brutalist Oak Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great chunky oak wood console table from France, 1970s. Large organic oval shaped top, with four

Category

Mid-20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright & Mansfield
19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright & Mansfield

19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright & Mansfield

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in London, GB

an oval panel exquisitely painted with a cherub, framed in rich mahogany and surrounded by floral

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

A  Rare Pair of Tall 19th Century Marble Top Country House Console Tables
A  Rare Pair of Tall 19th Century Marble Top Country House Console Tables

A Rare Pair of Tall 19th Century Marble Top Country House Console Tables

Located in Dublin, IE

. The shaped panelled back to the rear is fitted with a gorgeous pair of mirror glass plates of oval

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble Console, France, circa 1780
Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble Console, France, circa 1780

Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble Console, France, circa 1780

Located in PARIS, FR

, the square, the round and the oval, borrowed from neoclassical architecture. The base of the furniture

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

This highly decorative console table with an oval mirror was made in early-20th century Italy. The

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf

Mahogany Inlaid Sunburst Console
Mahogany Inlaid Sunburst Console

Mahogany Inlaid Sunburst Console

Located in Annville, PA

legs at the apron have oval fan shaped inlays and there are cascading bellflower satinwood inlays to

Category

2010s Hepplewhite Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Alfonso Marina Ebanista English Georgian Inlaid Cedar Sideboard Console Table
Alfonso Marina Ebanista English Georgian Inlaid Cedar Sideboard Console Table

Alfonso Marina Ebanista English Georgian Inlaid Cedar Sideboard Console Table

By Alfonso Marina

Located in Dayton, OH

). A distinctive oval-shaped, matched-booked top with delicate inlay and scalloped ends, three drawers

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Cedar

French Neoclassical Exquisitely Carved Wall Console w/Green Marble Top
French Neoclassical Exquisitely Carved Wall Console w/Green Marble Top

French Neoclassical Exquisitely Carved Wall Console w/Green Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

nicely carved round feet. The legs are braced at their box and rose carved ankles with an oval-shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Magical Walnut Console Table
Magical Walnut Console Table

Magical Walnut Console Table

$8,951Sale Price / item|20% Off

Magical Walnut Console Table

Located in Paris, FR

tempered clear glass oval top, 10mm thickness.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Palazzo Consolle Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Palazzo Consolle Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Palazzo Consolle Murano Glass

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

Palazzo console table with Murano glass legs by Seguso Vertri d'Arte. The console's oval top in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Dutch Console Table
Antique Dutch Console Table

Antique Dutch Console Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 19th C Dutch painted pine console table that fold out into an oval table. 1890 The depth

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Cidue of Italy Console with Lacquered Cinnabar Color Top
Mid Century Cidue of Italy Console with Lacquered Cinnabar Color Top

Mid Century Cidue of Italy Console with Lacquered Cinnabar Color Top

By Cidue

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1980s console by Cidue of Italy features an oval table top with a cinnabar color lacquered

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Marble and Glass Sculptural Console Table by Maitland Smith
Marble and Glass Sculptural Console Table by Maitland Smith

Marble and Glass Sculptural Console Table by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Springs, CA

gray marble, oval glass top and brass details. Measurements: 28.25” high, 57.5” wide and 21.5” deep.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Console Table, U.S.A., circa 1970s
Vintage Console Table, U.S.A., circa 1970s

Vintage Console Table, U.S.A., circa 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage console table with thick oval beveled glass top and stainless steel base / Made in the USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Marble Glass and Brass Artedi Console Table Ca. 1980's Made in Italy
Marble Glass and Brass Artedi Console Table Ca. 1980's Made in Italy

Marble Glass and Brass Artedi Console Table Ca. 1980's Made in Italy

By Artedi

Located in New York, NY

rectangular marble, with two horizontal brass supports and an unusual plate glass oval top. The top features a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italy modern  Glass and cast iron Consoles by Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
Italy modern  Glass and cast iron Consoles by Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s

Italy modern Glass and cast iron Consoles by Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in MIlano, IT

consoles with semi-oval top in thick glass. The cast iron base is composed by an upper part made up of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Colonial Solid Teak Side Tables / Consoles / Nightstands, 1930
Pair of French Colonial Solid Teak Side Tables / Consoles / Nightstands, 1930

Pair of French Colonial Solid Teak Side Tables / Consoles / Nightstands, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Indochina. The structure is composed of solid Teak with an oval top gently cantilevered over an oval apron

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Iron and Walnut Console Table
Iron and Walnut Console Table

Iron and Walnut Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Console table with sculptural iron base and oval shaped walnut top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Doris Ebonized Oak Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Ebonized Oak Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Ebonized Oak Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

: Bronze and reclaimed ebonized oak. Available in round, oval and rectangular shapes. Also available in

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Doris Pink Portugal Marble Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Pink Portugal Marble Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Pink Portugal Marble Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

: Bronze and pink Portugal marble. Available in round, oval and rectangular shapes. Also available in

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Doris Reclaimed Oak Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Reclaimed Oak Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Reclaimed Oak Round Dining Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

: Black patinated bronze and reclaimed oak. Available in round, oval and rectangular shapes. Also

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

1970s Modern Console Vanity with Mirror
1970s Modern Console Vanity with Mirror

1970s Modern Console Vanity with Mirror

Located in Forney, TX

curved woven cane and brass framed flat mirror plate, above an oval-shaped table with suede-like top

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century, English George III Inlaid Console and Game Table
19th Century, English George III Inlaid Console and Game Table

19th Century, English George III Inlaid Console and Game Table

Located in IT

and, inside three ovals, still life with musical instruments, helmet, shield and banners, probably

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Two Drawer Sideboard, Serving or Console Table
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Two Drawer Sideboard, Serving or Console Table

Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Two Drawer Sideboard, Serving or Console Table

Located in Milford, NH

two conforming reeded drawers, carved oval rosettes and urns on each corner, supported by four tapered

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

SSC101 Console Table by Stone Stackers
SSC101 Console Table by Stone Stackers

SSC101 Console Table by Stone Stackers

Located in Geneve, CH

legs, with an oval space Marquina marble on top to make the design unexpected. Stone Stackers The

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian 1940s Pier Luigi Colli Gilt-Iron Console Table and Mirror
Italian 1940s Pier Luigi Colli Gilt-Iron Console Table and Mirror

Italian 1940s Pier Luigi Colli Gilt-Iron Console Table and Mirror

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in San Francisco, CA

design, the oval mirror having scrolled gilt iron frame, over a wall-mounted demilune console table with

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Iron

American Mission Haywood Wakefield Wicker Davenport Table
American Mission Haywood Wakefield Wicker Davenport Table

American Mission Haywood Wakefield Wicker Davenport Table

Located in Queens, NY

with stretcher and oval oak top. (attributed to HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD)

Category

20th Century American Mission Sofa Tables

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated, Giltwood and Mecca Console
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated, Giltwood and Mecca Console

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated, Giltwood and Mecca Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

each corner. Centered at the frieze is an oval relief of a Roman Emperor in mecca. At the top lays the

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Consoles, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Consoles, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Consoles, 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian faux painted and gilt consoles with oval floral medallions, fret work, and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood and Marble Console
Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood and Marble Console

Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood and Marble Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

original oval mirror plate framed within an exception carved design. All original gilt throughout

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Empire style console leg. Resin. 20th century.
Empire style console leg. Resin. 20th century.

Empire style console leg. Resin. 20th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Figure located on a rectangular base with fine moldings. A claw gives way to an oval shape from

Category

20th Century European Empire Console Tables

Materials

Other

Large Italian Vintage Console in Wood and Brass, 1950s
Large Italian Vintage Console in Wood and Brass, 1950s

Large Italian Vintage Console in Wood and Brass, 1950s

Located in Hellouw, NL

. Smoothly contoured, the wooden top includes two elongated oval cut-outs that add rhythm and lightness to

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Console Sofa Table
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Console Sofa Table

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Console Sofa Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

chrome base with oval gray laminate top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Console and Matching Mirror
French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Console and Matching Mirror

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Console and Matching Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, amidst striking pierced scrolled movements with fitted mirrors, that repeats at each side. The oval

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Bow Front Sideboard
19th Century Hepplewhite Style Bow Front Sideboard

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Bow Front Sideboard

Located in Forney, TX

" over "patent lever" in oval circle; hallmarked: "Reg" over image of telescope on cross shaped stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Paint

Painted 18th/19th Century Venetian Console
Painted 18th/19th Century Venetian Console

Painted 18th/19th Century Venetian Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

outcarved silvergilt crossed torches, flanked by double frieze fielded drawers; oval rosettes on each corner

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830
Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830

Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830

Located in New Orleans, LA

ovals and runs of maroon throughout. The color of the marble slab excellently complements the coloring

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Italian Regency Hand Carved Maple Pier Console or Dressing Table with Mirror
Italian Regency Hand Carved Maple Pier Console or Dressing Table with Mirror

Italian Regency Hand Carved Maple Pier Console or Dressing Table with Mirror

By Gabriele Capello, Filippo Pelagio Palagi

Located in Firenze, IT

sculptures of the base in a fantastic way. Above the console rests an oval-shaped swivel mirror housed in a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Large and Important Louis XVI Style Console Table from Blairsden House
Large and Important Louis XVI Style Console Table from Blairsden House

Large and Important Louis XVI Style Console Table from Blairsden House

Located in Hudson, NY

several borders encasing an extended oval again referenced in the dining rooms decorated scheme. All of

Category

Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Mahogany

1940's Finnish Dining/Console Table in Oak
1940's Finnish Dining/Console Table in Oak

1940's Finnish Dining/Console Table in Oak

Located in New York, NY

An elegant long oval dining/console table on curved pedestal legs by 1940's Finnish cabinetmaker.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Walnut Oval Drop-Leaf Table by Edward Wormley
Walnut Oval Drop-Leaf Table by Edward Wormley

Walnut Oval Drop-Leaf Table by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Southampton, NY

Walnut with brass piano hinged drop-leaf oval table (Model 4913) with tipped-in leather feet. Seats

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Directoire Style Mahogany Oval Shaped Table by Jansen
Directoire Style Mahogany Oval Shaped Table by Jansen

Directoire Style Mahogany Oval Shaped Table by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Directoire style mahogany oval shaped small table by Jansen. Two tiers. Collection: Paul Manno

Category

20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.
  • 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.