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Transitional Monumental Mahogany Demilune Console Table Black Painted Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Transitional Monumental mahogany demilune console table with a black painted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Transitional Monumental Mahogany Demilune Console Table Black Painted Finish
Transitional Monumental Mahogany Demilune Console Table Black Painted Finish

Transitional Monumental Mahogany Demilune Console Table Black Painted Finish

H 30.25 in W 108 in D 26 in
Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Oyster Burl Olive Console Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning highly stylized Italian console table or low profile desk. It features a beautiful burl
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Oyster Burl Olive Console Table or Desk
Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Oyster Burl Olive Console Table or Desk

Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Oyster Burl Olive Console Table or Desk

H 29.25 in W 46.5 in D 14 in
Transitional Style Carved Giltwood Console Table with a Marble Top, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style carved giltwood console table with a Rouge de Rance marble top. French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Transitional Style Carved Giltwood Console Table with a Marble Top, circa 1880
Transitional Style Carved Giltwood Console Table with a Marble Top, circa 1880

Transitional Style Carved Giltwood Console Table with a Marble Top, circa 1880

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 24.02 in
Rare Pair of Transition Period Consoles, France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
console tables. Beautifully aged two-tone paintwork. Original "Bleu de Turquin" marble-tops.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Transition Period Consoles, France, 18th Century
Rare Pair of Transition Period Consoles, France, 18th Century

Rare Pair of Transition Period Consoles, France, 18th Century

H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 24.41 in
American console with green marble top, rosewood in transitional style
Located in Houston, TX
The quality of the rosewood and the carving utilized In this exceptional piece of furniture is special. It has A deep green hue in the marble top, the sides have a Graceful curve and...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

American console with green marble top, rosewood in transitional style
American console with green marble top, rosewood in transitional style

American console with green marble top, rosewood in transitional style

H 38.5 in W 78 in D 25 in
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Wall-Mounted Giltwood Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transitional Louis XV/XVI wall-mounted giltwood console table with urn finial & marble top.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Wall-Mounted Giltwood Console
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Wall-Mounted Giltwood Console

18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Wall-Mounted Giltwood Console

H 33.25 in W 41 in D 24 in
A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top. The three-drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top
A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top

A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top

H 32.5 in W 79.38 in D 15.5 in
Northern European Style NeoClassic Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
. Perfect for a transitional style, this console table will elevate your space, whether you're looking to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Northern European Style NeoClassic Console Table
Northern European Style NeoClassic Console Table

Northern European Style NeoClassic Console Table

H 34 in W 60 in D 20 in
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Console Table with Marble Top
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this magnificent Louis XV transition-style console table from the Napoleon III
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Console Table with Marble Top
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Console Table with Marble Top

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Console Table with Marble Top

H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 19.1 in
18th Century Early American Federal Period Mahogany Console or Accent Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
design. This Early American Federal Chippendale style card table seamlessly transitions from a charming
Category

Antique Early 18th Century American American Classical Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Early American Federal Period Mahogany Console or Accent Side Table
18th Century Early American Federal Period Mahogany Console or Accent Side Table

18th Century Early American Federal Period Mahogany Console or Accent Side Table

H 28.25 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
Null Blue Glass Transition Color Console Table by Studio Buzao Customizable
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dining table is made of laminated glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon
Category

2010s Chinese Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Null Blue Glass Transition Color Console Table by Studio Buzao Customizable
Null Blue Glass Transition Color Console Table by Studio Buzao Customizable

Null Blue Glass Transition Color Console Table by Studio Buzao Customizable

H 35.2 in W 47.2 in D 13.8 in
19th C. French Petite-Size Flip Top Table 'Transitional to a Card/Games Table'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French console table with transitional/fold out top from the 19th century. This antique table
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Petite-Size Flip Top Table 'Transitional to a Card/Games Table'
19th C. French Petite-Size Flip Top Table 'Transitional to a Card/Games Table'

19th C. French Petite-Size Flip Top Table 'Transitional to a Card/Games Table'

H 28.5 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Late Gustavian Console Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fascinating transitional console table from the last Gustavian period, Sweden circa 1820. The lyre
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Late Gustavian Console Table
Late Gustavian Console Table

Late Gustavian Console Table

H 31.75 in W 37 in D 14.5 in
Transition Style Console Rechampi Nineteenth
Located in charmes, FR
Rechampi wooden console with two legs, transition style, 19th century in good condition, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Transition Style Console Rechampi Nineteenth
Transition Style Console Rechampi Nineteenth

Transition Style Console Rechampi Nineteenth

H 59.06 in W 34.65 in D 20.08 in
A French Transition Giltwood Console Table, Circa 1765
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With marble top.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

A French Transition Giltwood Console Table, Circa 1765
A French Transition Giltwood Console Table, Circa 1765

A French Transition Giltwood Console Table, Circa 1765

H 29.14 in W 33.86 in D 15.36 in
GORDON’S Late 20th Century Oak Transitional Console Sofa Table
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style sofa table by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Solid oak
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Console Tables

Materials

Brass

GORDON’S Late 20th Century Oak Transitional Console Sofa Table
GORDON’S Late 20th Century Oak Transitional Console Sofa Table

GORDON’S Late 20th Century Oak Transitional Console Sofa Table

H 26 in W 59 in D 17 in
Transitional Burled Wood Flip-Top Convertible Console or Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Burled wood flip-top convertible console or dining table An incredible burled wood topped console
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Transitional Burled Wood Flip-Top Convertible Console or Dining Table
Transitional Burled Wood Flip-Top Convertible Console or Dining Table

Transitional Burled Wood Flip-Top Convertible Console or Dining Table

H 29 in W 34 in D 34 in
Long Transitional Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Long Transitional Console Table, made of pine and finished in barn grey. The long rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Transitional Console Table
Long Transitional Console Table

Long Transitional Console Table

H 34.5 in W 80 in D 17 in
Steel Transitional Console Table with Wooden Top
Located in Washington, DC
Steel transitional console table with wooden top.
Category

20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Transitional Console Table with Wooden Top
Steel Transitional Console Table with Wooden Top

Steel Transitional Console Table with Wooden Top

H 32.5 in W 87 in D 21 in
Italian Midcentury Transitional Paw Foot Brass and Glass Console Table
Located in Big Flats, NY
Italian transitional console table features demilune form with glass top over brass frame having
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Transitional Paw Foot Brass and Glass Console Table
Italian Midcentury Transitional Paw Foot Brass and Glass Console Table

Italian Midcentury Transitional Paw Foot Brass and Glass Console Table

H 27.5 in W 50 in D 18 in
Transitional Styled Slab Top Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Transitional Styled Slab Top Console Table With Painted Metal Base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables

Transitional Styled Slab Top Console Table
Transitional Styled Slab Top Console Table

Transitional Styled Slab Top Console Table

H 32 in W 83 in D 23.5 in
Transitional Louis XV/XVl Style Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style console, featuring hand-painted neo-classical decoration
Category

Early 20th Century Console Tables

Transitional Louis XV/XVl Style Console Table
Transitional Louis XV/XVl Style Console Table

Transitional Louis XV/XVl Style Console Table

H 32 in W 60 in D 15 in
Transitional French Pine and Limestone Legs Console Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Transitional Pine and Limestone Legs Console Console reclaimed from French pine barn floor boards
Category

20th Century French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Transitional French Pine and Limestone Legs Console Table
Transitional French Pine and Limestone Legs Console Table

Transitional French Pine and Limestone Legs Console Table

H 35 in W 84 in D 19.5 in
Regence Transition to Louis XV Rococo Beechwood Console Table
Located in Nashville, TN
A profusely carved beechwood table in the transitional style of Regence to Rococo (Louis XV). Each
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Regence Transition to Louis XV Rococo Beechwood Console Table
Regence Transition to Louis XV Rococo Beechwood Console Table

Regence Transition to Louis XV Rococo Beechwood Console Table

H 33 in W 45.5 in D 25 in
Transitional Gilt-Wood Console with Original Marble Top, c. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Gilt-wood console of the Louis XV/Louis XVI Transitional design, featuring the original
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Console Tables

Transitional Gilt-Wood Console with Original Marble Top, c. 1770
Transitional Gilt-Wood Console with Original Marble Top, c. 1770

Transitional Gilt-Wood Console with Original Marble Top, c. 1770

H 34.25 in W 57.5 in D 26 in
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
The commode en console with grey marble top resting on rectangular base in walnut and tulipwood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console

18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console

H 33 in W 35 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century Transitional Gustavian Demi Lune Tables
Located in Allerum, SE
Marvellous pair of 19th century transitional Gustavian / Empire Demi Lune tables in their original
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Transitional Gustavian Demi Lune Tables
Pair of 19th Century Transitional Gustavian Demi Lune Tables

Pair of 19th Century Transitional Gustavian Demi Lune Tables

H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
A Italian transitional style credenza
Located in New York, NY
A Italian transitional style (Louis XV/Louis XVI) credenza with shaped sides having a center
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

A Italian transitional style credenza
A Italian transitional style credenza

A Italian transitional style credenza

H 31 in W 64 in D 18 in
Dove White Split Face Stone Top Metal Console Table
Located in North York, ON
This transitional style console table showcases a split face, interlocking pattern white stone top
Category

2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Dove White Split Face Stone Top Metal Console Table
Dove White Split Face Stone Top Metal Console Table

Dove White Split Face Stone Top Metal Console Table

H 32 in W 66 in L 32 in
Louis XVI Transition to Directoire Styled Marble-Top Console or Dessert
Located in Nashville, TN
A tulipwood and mahogany table. Each leg inlaid with stained styles. The rectangular brass
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Louis XVI Transition to Directoire Styled Marble-Top Console or Dessert
Louis XVI Transition to Directoire Styled Marble-Top Console or Dessert

Louis XVI Transition to Directoire Styled Marble-Top Console or Dessert

H 36 in W 20 in D 41.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
with modern versatility. These unique pieces effortlessly transition between night stands, console
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands

H 24.75 in W 34.75 in D 16.5 in
Transitional Walnut Vanity Console Table
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our newest addition to our furniture collection - the Transitional style vanity or
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Transitional Walnut Vanity Console Table
Transitional Walnut Vanity Console Table

Transitional Walnut Vanity Console Table

H 28 in W 35 in D 20 in
Transitional Modern Black Turned Writing Desk or Library Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Transitional Modern black turned writing desk or library console table. Transitional or modern
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Transitional Modern Black Turned Writing Desk or Library Console Table
Transitional Modern Black Turned Writing Desk or Library Console Table

Transitional Modern Black Turned Writing Desk or Library Console Table

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Burl Console Table, Desk or Entry Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning highly stylized Italian console table or desk. It features a beautiful burl finish with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Burl Console Table, Desk or Entry Table
Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Burl Console Table, Desk or Entry Table

Mid Century Transitional Modern Italian Burl Console Table, Desk or Entry Table

H 30 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bronze Transitional Smoke Glass Console Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
corner glass top console table very well made & sturdy, both the console and glass top are heavy.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bronze Transitional Smoke Glass Console Table
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bronze Transitional Smoke Glass Console Table

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bronze Transitional Smoke Glass Console Table

H 30 in W 40 in D 10.5 in
Drexel Heritage Transitions Ceruse Console Sofa Table with Pair of Benches
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage transitional modern console table or sofa table with a pair of matching benches by
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Drexel Heritage Transitions Ceruse Console Sofa Table with Pair of Benches
Drexel Heritage Transitions Ceruse Console Sofa Table with Pair of Benches

Drexel Heritage Transitions Ceruse Console Sofa Table with Pair of Benches

H 28.5 in W 56.5 in D 17 in
French Late 19th Century Transitional Marble Top Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A highly individualized console, from France, that combines elements of both Empire and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French Late 19th Century Transitional Marble Top Console
French Late 19th Century Transitional Marble Top Console

French Late 19th Century Transitional Marble Top Console

H 29.75 in W 27 in D 17.13 in
Giltwood Console from the 18th Century, Transition Period 'Louis XV-Louis XVI'
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine French console in gilded wood from the 18th century transition period (Louis XV-Louis XVI
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Giltwood Console from the 18th Century, Transition Period 'Louis XV-Louis XVI'
Giltwood Console from the 18th Century, Transition Period 'Louis XV-Louis XVI'

Giltwood Console from the 18th Century, Transition Period 'Louis XV-Louis XVI'

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 18.51 in
Glamorous Brass Lion Head Demilune Console Table with Glass Top
By LaBarge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning transitional demilune console table having brass base with handsome lion heads at the tops
Category

1990s North American Hollywood Regency Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Brass

Glamorous Brass Lion Head Demilune Console Table with Glass Top
Glamorous Brass Lion Head Demilune Console Table with Glass Top

Glamorous Brass Lion Head Demilune Console Table with Glass Top

H 27 in W 40.25 in D 15.75 in
Period Late Gustavian Console Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fascinating transitional console table from the last Gustavian period, Sweden circa 1820. The lyre
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Period Late Gustavian Console Table
Period Late Gustavian Console Table

Period Late Gustavian Console Table

H 31.75 in W 37 in D 14.5 in
A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables
Located in London, GB
A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables from the Baltics circa 1835 with an unusual
Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables
A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables

A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables

H 35.83 in W 59.45 in D 26.78 in
Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables, 1835
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of transitional fruitwood console tables from the Baltics, circa 1835 with an unusual
Category

Antique 1830s Baltic Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables, 1835
Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables, 1835

Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables, 1835

H 91 in W 151 in D 68 in
A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables 1835
Located in London, GB
A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables from the Baltics circa 1835 with an unusual
Category

Antique 1830s Baltic Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables 1835
A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables 1835

A Rare Pair of Transitional Fruitwood Console Tables 1835

H 35.83 in W 59.45 in D 26.78 in
Louis XVI/Directoire Transition Period Mahogany Console
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 18th century French Directoire/Louis XVI transition period mahogany console with side drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Louis XVI/Directoire Transition Period Mahogany Console
Louis XVI/Directoire Transition Period Mahogany Console

Louis XVI/Directoire Transition Period Mahogany Console

H 33.38 in W 43 in D 14.25 in
Late 18th Century Rosewood Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Late 18C D. José I/D. Maria transition mesa de encostar (console table) with inlaid drawers and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Late 18th Century Rosewood Console Table
Late 18th Century Rosewood Console Table

Late 18th Century Rosewood Console Table

H 31 in W 45 in D 25 in
Late Gustavian Console Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Fascinating Swedish transitional console table from the late Gustavian period, circa 1820. The lyre
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Late Gustavian Console Table
Late Gustavian Console Table

Late Gustavian Console Table

H 31.75 in W 37 in D 14.5 in
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Transitional Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal transitional console table for your home. Frequently made of wood, stone and marble, every transitional console table was constructed with great care. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage transitional console table now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer transitional console table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A transitional console table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Arte Veneziana, Buzao and Brendan Bass each produced at least one beautiful transitional console table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Transitional Console Table?

The average selling price for a transitional console table at 1stDibs is $8,813, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $55,965 for the highest priced.
Questions About Transitional Console Table
  • What is a console table used for?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.