A round table is a table that excludes a head and has no sides. With the absence of a head position, round tables create a space of equality. Round tables were popularized by King Aurthur and his knights in 1155. The king wanted to ensure that none of his knights, when seated at table, could claim precedence over the others.

What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

Why is it called a console table?

Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.

How do I expand a round table?

How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?

The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp ’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art , a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture . In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?

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

What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?

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

Should a console table be taller than a couch?

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

How wide should a console table be in an entryway?

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

What do I call a half round table?

You can call a half round table a demilune. The name comes from the French word for "half moon" and refers to the semicircular shape of the furniture. Some people also call them crescent tables. Find a range of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.

Is a round dining table practical?

Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.

What size is a round card table?

Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a half-round table called?

A half-round table is called a demilune table or a half-moon table. Demilune tables are popular for spaces that aren’t spacious enough to accommodate a full-size table and are placed flush against the wall. You’ll find a variety of antique half-moon tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

How big is a round table that seats 10?

A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.

Do round dining tables save space?

Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.

Do round coffee tables take up less space?

Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Round Console Tables

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French Dining Inlay Table

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Double Ear Altar Table, Late 18th Century

$6,880

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Double Ear Altar Table, Late 18th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The table follows classical designs, featuring a solid plank top with everted flanges, a shallow apron with double-ear spandrels and round legs linked by double stretchers. A fine be...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm

Italian mid-century modern wall console in wood, brass and yellow glass, 1940s

$1,292

Italian mid-century modern wall console in wood, brass and yellow glass, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

A drawer is located on the front. The curved, round wooden legs feature floral brass details. 1940s Good condition, with scattered signs of age.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Double Gourd Altar Table, 19th Century

$4,880

Antique Chinese Double Gourd Altar Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The rectangular table has a floating-panel top with everted ends, carved with spirals to resemble swirling clouds or furled up scrolls. The round legs are linked by double stretchers...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Eden Console

$17,405 / item

Eden Console

By Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Milan, IT

The dramatically elongated top is lacquered in white and features rounded sides. A 3D decoration of leaves and flowers graces one of the legs adding an unexpected touch to the piece.

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Raised Brow Console in Resin, Stone Aggregate & Fiberglass by Zachary A. Design

$15,091 / item

Raised Brow Console in Resin, Stone Aggregate & Fiberglass by Zachary A. Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Figures mingle left unchiseled in abstract, whether viewed against an entryway or in the round. Or it’s a bunch of butts. Founded by Zac Bitner in 2009, Zachary A.

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2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Other

Early 19th Century Swedish Dark Pine Console Table

$3,500

Early 19th Century Swedish Dark Pine Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique Early 19th Century Country Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Chinese Black Lacquered Ribbon Table, 19th Century

$5,680

Chinese Black Lacquered Ribbon Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

With no stretchers or spandrels, this slender console table flows as one continuous ribbon, rounding the bend with simple lines and waterfall sides.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique 19th Century American Empire Crotch Mahogany Game Card Console Table

$1,700

Antique 19th Century American Empire Crotch Mahogany Game Card Console Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Features a rectangular top with rounded front corners and a molded apron, a single gently curving central column, and a stepped plinth-style base.

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Support console – Louis XVI style – Varnished carved wood – Early 20th century

$1,833 / item

Support console – Louis XVI style – Varnished carved wood – Early 20th century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

The rectangular top with rounded corners is highlighted with a gadrooned twist molding.

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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Beech

19th Century Original Painted Portuguese Console Table with Two Drawers

$3,950

19th Century Original Painted Portuguese Console Table with Two Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Floor to Skirt Height: 18.25" With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas),...

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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Wooden Console Table, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy

$4,113

Mid-Century Wooden Console Table, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Argelato, BO

At the center of this grooved band, a small pull-out drawer is perfectly concealed, embellished with a delicate round brass knob. The top is supported at the front by a single, slen...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Rustic Narrow Console Table from Carpenter’s Workbench

$3,050

20th Century Rustic Narrow Console Table from Carpenter’s Workbench

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas) offers one of the largest curated selections ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qin Table with Lotus Carvings

$3,880

Chinese Qin Table with Lotus Carvings

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of reclaimed elmwood with traditional joinery, the table has a curved silhouette with rounded corners and open, waterfall sides. The simple form is embellished with intrica...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage French Hand-Carved Wood Console Tables - Ornate Shell Motif, a Pair

$4,700 / set

Vintage French Hand-Carved Wood Console Tables - Ornate Shell Motif, a Pair

Located in Wichita, KS

We also have a brick and mortar location in Round Top, Texas. Thank you for your interest.

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Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Quartz

Faux Bamboo Console Table in Jade Green

$2,145 / item

Faux Bamboo Console Table in Jade Green

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

The hand-applied lacquer finish delivers a luminous sheen that highlights the piece’s sculptural bamboo-style legs and rounded corners. A perfect choice for entryways, living rooms, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Delphine Jet Black Glossy finish Desk

$10,813

Delphine Jet Black Glossy finish Desk

Located in Pesaro, IT

The top has an organic, asymmetrical shape, with soft, rounded edges like the SD G2 console. At its center there is a concave, funnel-shaped cavity milled into the solid wood, which ...

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2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

EVA Black Brown Gloss finish

$5,700

EVA Black Brown Gloss finish

Located in Pesaro, IT

Oval hi-gloss finish console is entirely lacquered in warm Black Brown colour has rounded top and two solid cylinder legs. Looks massive and elegant, magnet point for the space.

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2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Oak Refectory Library Table Console

$6,300

Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Oak Refectory Library Table Console

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Carved Chestnut Console Table with Two Drawers

$5,600

Early 19th Century Carved Chestnut Console Table with Two Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Early 18th Century Chestnut Large Console Table or Island with Six Drawers

$8,950

Early 18th Century Chestnut Large Console Table or Island with Six Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Console

$3,075 / item

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Console

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

The sculpted faux bamboo frame and rounded edges bring depth and refinement, while the light neutral finish makes it versatile for both traditional and modern interiors.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Rustic Narrow Console Table

$2,800

Late 19th Century Rustic Narrow Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas) offers one of the largest curated selections ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th c. Continental Walnut Demi-lune Consoles

$7,850 / set

Pair of 19th c. Continental Walnut Demi-lune Consoles

Located in Dallas, TX

These can be used as demi-lune tables but they can also be put together to make a round table making them more versatile. Nice! Circa 1870 30h x 48w x 24d

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Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Console Table in Okoume Veneer and Column Legs

$3,114

Console Table in Okoume Veneer and Column Legs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The silhouette of the Okoume veneer console table is defined by its elegant round column legs, which harmonize enduring classic charm with modern architectural lines.

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2010s French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

50s Italian Gilted & Glass Console Table – Mid-Century Modern

$1,563

50s Italian Gilted & Glass Console Table – Mid-Century Modern

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The piece features a finely crafted brass frame with softened, rounded edges, contrasted by deep black lacquered supports and a refined smoked glass top.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Phoenix Tail Console Table, 19th Century

$5,880

Antique Chinese Phoenix Tail Console Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The table's form is streamlined and simple, minimally accented with hoofed feet and a shallow apron of open fretwork. With rounded curves and a beaded edge, the apron is carved to a ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Anillo Console by Hannelore Freer for GESTU with ceramic details - ready to ship

$3,500Sale Price / set|65% Off

Anillo Console by Hannelore Freer for GESTU with ceramic details - ready to ship

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

The Anillo Consoles are defined by their reverence for materials and their relation to shape and texture. The smooth, rounded stainless steel legs complement and contrast the unador...

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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Rustic Narrow Workbench Console Table

$3,250

Early 20th Century Rustic Narrow Workbench Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas) offers one of the largest curated selections ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble console

$174,500

French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above lays its sensational and thick white Carrara marble top with rounded ends. The outer edge of the top has an elegant etched chain link design with a flat and hammered finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Iron Wall-Mounted Officina Ciani Console with New Marble Top

$8,000

Modern Iron Wall-Mounted Officina Ciani Console with New Marble Top

By Officina Ciani

Located in Chicago, IL

The iron base comprises two rectangles with rounded corners positioned diagonally and supporting an identical form to support the top.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian 19th Century Painted and Parcel Gilt Marble Top Console Table

$7,800

Italian 19th Century Painted and Parcel Gilt Marble Top Console Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The monochromatic gray stone features delicate wisps of veining throughout, carved with square corners at the back and notched, rounded corners at the front to match the technical so...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Lynne Console Table in Resin, Stone Aggregate & Fiberglass by Zachary A. Design

$9,884 / item

Lynne Console Table in Resin, Stone Aggregate & Fiberglass by Zachary A. Design

Located in Geneve, CH

All pieces are made by hand to appear as stone, yet are designed to be unexpectedly lightweight for year-round indoor and outdoor use. The studio combines material expertise with an ...

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2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Other

Post Modern Contemporary Wood Steel and Glass Console Table

$2,650

Post Modern Contemporary Wood Steel and Glass Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Resting above the sculptural base is a thick rectangular glass top with softly rounded corners and beautifully finished beveled edges.

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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1830-1840

$9,200

Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1830-1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The top of the small end, side table is particularized by two crown moldings, halted by a round, arched column, supported by a stretcher base, standing on four arched wooden legs.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Cardin White Lacqured Waterfall Console Table

$2,500

Pierre Cardin White Lacqured Waterfall Console Table

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Crafted in a high-gloss white lacquer, the table features a dramatic waterfall silhouette that curves seamlessly from the top surface down into its base, creating a bold yet refined ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Late 18th Century Spanish Oak Three Drawer Console Table

$8,250

Late 18th Century Spanish Oak Three Drawer Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Rustic Console Table Workbench

$3,050

Early 20th Century Rustic Console Table Workbench

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas) offers one of the largest curated selections ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Carpenters Workbench Narrow Console Table circa 1900's

$3,050

Rustic Carpenters Workbench Narrow Console Table circa 1900's

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas) offers one of the largest curated selections ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Cherry Three Drawer Console Table

$3,550

19th Century French Cherry Three Drawer Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Console Table - a Pair

$950 / set

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Console Table - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Top Oriental Console Tables - a Pair. Items feature half round demilune form, inset pink marble tops, figural carved details, m...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Marble

FORME Exclusive Ashwood & Travertine Console, Contemporary Design

$6,123

FORME Exclusive Ashwood & Travertine Console, Contemporary Design

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Particularly striking is the silhouette of the top itself: gently contoured edges echo the rhythm of the wooden base beneath, creating a harmonious dialogue between stone and wood. T...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Eva Vintage Bronze finish

$6,540

Eva Vintage Bronze finish

Located in Pesaro, IT

EVA console in Vintage Bronze metal effect finish: the rounded bold shape, impact view, soft touch, metal effect handmade paint.

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2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Console Table with Stacked Pebble Base in Custom RAL Finish

$15,300 / item

Organic Modern Console Table with Stacked Pebble Base in Custom RAL Finish

By JLC

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The design combines soft rounded volumes with a clean architectural profile, creating a contemporary console table that feels both organic and structured.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Organic Modern Plaster Console Table with Stacked Pebble Base

$15,300 / item

Organic Modern Plaster Console Table with Stacked Pebble Base

By JLC

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The design combines soft rounded volumes with a clean architectural profile, creating a contemporary console table that feels both organic and structured.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Early 20th Century Rustic Narrow Carpenter's Workbench Console Table

$2,800

Early 20th Century Rustic Narrow Carpenter's Workbench Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas) offers one of the largest curated selections ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Console Table

$3,800

Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Console Table

By Bielecky Brothers, McGuire, Gabriella Crespi

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The console is constructed with a wood frame clad in rounded reed rattan lacquered in a rich and warm honey-gold highlighting the natural variations and tones of the rattan.

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Dayah Counter Table

$1,665

Dayah Counter Table

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Dayah Counter Table The Dayah Counter Table 32.5″ round is a stunning piece crafted from metal with a beautiful patina finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables

Materials

Brass

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLE

$5,265

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

The console table features a crescent-shaped top, painted in faux Bardiglio marble, and three feral legs that join at the center to form a round base. The console table is decorated ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Paint

Aurora Console Table

$49,246 / item

Aurora Console Table

Located in Paris, FR

Base structure in wood in metallic lacquered finish. The rounded base supports the marble top with central recess and satin steel pad.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Swedish Demi-Lune Tables, circa 1880

$4,950 / set

Pair of Swedish Demi-Lune Tables, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean, balanced proportions and restrained lines reflect the enduring influence of the neoclassical tradition in Swedish furniture-making. Placed together as a round table or used in...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Marble Console Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1960s

$15,900

Mid-Century Modern Marble Console Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1960s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The tall Eros end table has no joints, only an interlocking system, the table top is sitting on two round legs, stabilized by the weight of the marble.

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

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Burl Wood Console Table, France, 1930s

$3,761

Art Deco Burl Wood Console Table, France, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

The design is built around a central cylindrical column and a thick, rounded top, set on a stepped base. The composition is compact and symmetrical, with a clear focus on volume and ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Late 18th Century Portuguese Chestnut Console Table

$5,850

Late 18th Century Portuguese Chestnut Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Original Painted French Long Dining or Console Table

$3,950

Early 20th Century Original Painted French Long Dining or Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Early 20th Century French Country Console Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Three Large Carved Drawers

$7,500

18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Three Large Carved Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, Portugal

$5,850

18th Century Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

With over 37 years of experience importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest cura...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

An Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood console

$25,500

An Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning freestanding console is raised by a handsome patinated and Giltwood base with concave sides and quarter round Giltwood band all over bun supports. At the center back of...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

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Round Console Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of round console tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminum, all round console tables available were constructed with great care. We have 61 antique and vintage round console tables in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of round console tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Round console tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some round console tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller round console tables, measuring 16 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Cappellini, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek and Jasper Morrison each produced beautiful round console tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Round Console Tables?

Round console tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,875, while the lowest priced sells for $318 and the highest can go for as much as $21,000.

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 Round Console Tables

What is Round Table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A round table is a table that excludes a head and has no sides. With the absence of a head position, round tables create a space of equality. Round tables were popularized by King Aurthur and his knights in 1155. The king wanted to ensure that none of his knights, when seated at table, could claim precedence over the others.
What is a console table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
Why are console tables so low?
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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.
Why is it called a console table?
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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.
How do I expand a round table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

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

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

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What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
Should a console table be taller than a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.
How wide should a console table be in an entryway?
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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.
What do I call a half round table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can call a half round table a demilune. The name comes from the French word for "half moon" and refers to the semicircular shape of the furniture. Some people also call them crescent tables. Find a range of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.
Is a round dining table practical?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
What size is a round card table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a half-round table called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A half-round table is called a demilune table or a half-moon table. Demilune tables are popular for spaces that aren’t spacious enough to accommodate a full-size table and are placed flush against the wall. You’ll find a variety of antique half-moon tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
How big is a round table that seats 10?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
Do round dining tables save space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.
Do round coffee tables take up less space?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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