Tall Console Tables
2010s Italian Console Tables
Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Console Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Lucite
2010s Danish Modern Side Tables
Concrete
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Console Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Wood
20th Century English British Colonial Console Tables
Wood
2010s British Modern Console Tables
Granite, Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Console Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sideboards
Marble
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Tables
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Console Tables
Grasscloth
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Goatskin
Vintage 1940s Italian Console Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American George III Console Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Console Tables
Goat Hair, Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1950s Unknown Empire Revival Console Tables
Granite
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Console Tables
Plaster
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Console Tables
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Directoire Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Revival Console Tables
Walnut
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Console Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Console Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Console Tables
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Console Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique 1790s Austrian Neoclassical Console Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Console Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bronze
Antique 1870s English Victorian Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Console Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
20th Century Console Tables
Wood
Early 2000s European Directoire Console Tables
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Directoire Console Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables
Pine
2010s Unknown Modern Console Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Console Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Metal, Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A tall side table may also be called a console table. 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. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023In 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 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.
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