Antique Sideboard Credenza Dresser Console Table Mahogany Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian serpentine fronted side table console table, the moulded top with
Mahogany
Art Deco Console-Repleat With Avant-Garde Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
sleek inset of Black vein marble. The serpentine shape has made this console an elegant modern classic
Marble, Steel
Sold|$4,900
Art Deco Two Door Chest
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Art Deco serpentine front console with inset marble to the stepped top, continuing to
Nickel
Art Deco Two Door Server
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Art Deco serpentine front console with inset marble to the stepped top, continuing to two
Nickel
English Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English Victorian mahogany serpentine console table , the molded edge top with serpentine shape
Brass
George III Mahogany Serpentine Console, English, circa 1785
Located in New York, NY
# P047 - George III serpentine side table executed in beautifully figured mahogany and retaining a
Mahogany
Sold|$4,500
English Serpentine Tambour Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English serpentine tambour console table, with the top edge double boxwood cross banded. The center
Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Gold Gilt Rococo Style Console with Serpentine Marble Louis
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Rococo style gold gilt console table with a red serpentine marble top. We can
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique French Serpentine-Front Red-Paint Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique serpentine table from the Basque region. The piece is deep rich reddish old paint. Lovely
Pine
Antique English Painted Oak Console with Marble Top, circa 1850
Located in Houston, TX
follows the serpentine outline of the console and the change in material against the timber also heightens
Marble
Sold|$7,800
Console Table with Marble Top and Mirror
Located in Culver City, CA
This console has a serpentine green and white marble shelf supported by a pair of bold cabriole
Iron
Antique Walnut Table, Victorian Serpentine Front Console, Scotland 1880, B1804
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut table, Victorian Serpentine front console, hall table, writing table, or server
Walnut
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.