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Turned Leg Console

Small French Console Table with Turned Legs
Small French Console Table with Turned Legs

Small French Console Table with Turned Legs

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

19th century rustic French console table resting on two turned front legs. Scalloped edges.

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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Wood

English Console or Sofa Table of Mahogany on Turned Legs
English Console or Sofa Table of Mahogany on Turned Legs

English Console or Sofa Table of Mahogany on Turned Legs

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English console or sofa table of mahogany, from the late 19th century, featuring a rectangular moulded top over a frieze of four turned baluster legs.

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Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

1960s Italian Hand-Carved Console Table – Turned Legs & Painted Finish
1960s Italian Hand-Carved Console Table – Turned Legs & Painted Finish

1960s Italian Hand-Carved Console Table – Turned Legs & Painted Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant console features two integrated drawers, delicately framed within a hand-carved apron, and is supported by finely turned legs joined by a stretcher for structural balanc...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Other Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brown Finish Console or Hallway Table Vanity Turned Tapered Legs
19th Century Brown Finish Console or Hallway Table Vanity Turned Tapered Legs

19th Century Brown Finish Console or Hallway Table Vanity Turned Tapered Legs

By Paolo Buffa, Riviere Italy

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Sheraton Style Neoclassical elegant wood console table, hallway table or vanity. Handcrafted and turned all wood tapered legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Console Table with Turned Legs and Carved Drawers, 20th Century
Spanish Console Table with Turned Legs and Carved Drawers, 20th Century

Spanish Console Table with Turned Legs and Carved Drawers, 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Spanish console table crafted in solid wood, featuring turned legs and two finely hand-carved drawers with original iron ring pulls.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Console table in walnut wood, turned legs joined by crosspieces, Italy
Console table in walnut wood, turned legs joined by crosspieces, Italy

Console table in walnut wood, turned legs joined by crosspieces, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique half-moon console table, carved in precious and solid walnut wood, 4 richly turned legs joined by low crosspieces, from Northern Italy (Piedmont), original from the 18th cent...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs
Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Baroque furniture with a single piece top. It has a rich lustrous patina. The thick single plank walnut top with fine figuring. The front fitted with two short drawers decor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs
Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Design This characterful table is of rare narrow depth of 11in. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroque furniture with a thick single piece top, simple bold chip carved ornam...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency 1820s Lift Top Console Table with Turned Legs and Arrow Feet
English Regency 1820s Lift Top Console Table with Turned Legs and Arrow Feet

English Regency 1820s Lift Top Console Table with Turned Legs and Arrow Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency period lift top console table from the early 19th century, with turned legs and elongated arrow feet.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood and Iron Console with Bobbin/Spool Turned Legs
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood and Iron Console with Bobbin/Spool Turned Legs

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood and Iron Console with Bobbin/Spool Turned Legs

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom walnut bobbin console with iron supports. Thin, gracious profile. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Can be made in any size and finish, in oak, mahogany or walnut. Mad...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Custom Carved Wood Console With Turned Legs and Drawers by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Carved Wood Console With Turned Legs and Drawers by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Carved Wood Console With Turned Legs and Drawers by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Nahuala console table with intricate carvings and drawers, based on an indigenous Guatemalan Nahuala (animal spirit) table . Available in walnut, oak or mahogany in a variety ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany Wig Table with Turned Legs and Brass Gallery, circa 1830
English Mahogany Wig Table with Turned Legs and Brass Gallery, circa 1830

English Mahogany Wig Table with Turned Legs and Brass Gallery, circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

The main table surface stands at 29 inches high and is supported by four boldly turned and tapered legs, each terminating in brass casters for mobility.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Period 1800s Walnut Table with Drawer and Turned Baluster Legs
English Georgian Period 1800s Walnut Table with Drawer and Turned Baluster Legs

English Georgian Period 1800s Walnut Table with Drawer and Turned Baluster Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Georgian period walnut table circa 1800 with rectangular top, beveled edges, single drawer, slender turned baluster legs on ball feet and H-Form cross stretcher. Radiating...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Carved Drawers and Baluster Legs
18th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Carved Drawers and Baluster Legs

18th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Carved Drawers and Baluster Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish walnut console table from the 18th century with two carved drawers, turned baluster legs and H-Form cross stretcher.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 1880s Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Low Cross Stretcher
English 1880s Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Low Cross Stretcher

English 1880s Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Low Cross Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak table from the late 19th century, with large turned legs and cross stretcher. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this oak table features a...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Jacobean Revival Center Table in Oak, Parquetry Top, Barley-Twist Legs
Vintage Jacobean Revival Center Table in Oak, Parquetry Top, Barley-Twist Legs

Vintage Jacobean Revival Center Table in Oak, Parquetry Top, Barley-Twist Legs

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

This is a vintage Jacobean Revival center table, round and two-tiered, built on four barley-twist legs that meet a shaped lower shelf with concave sides. The top is laid as a herring...

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Mid-20th Century American Jacobean Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Thomas Hope Deep Dene Console
Thomas Hope Deep Dene Console

Thomas Hope Deep Dene Console

Located in Banbury, GB

A Grand Tour Thomas Hope design turned and tapered leg console with domed paterae frieze.

Category

2010s Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Three Tier Console Table
English Three Tier Console Table

English Three Tier Console Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Supported by eight elegantly turned legs, this console table not only promises robust stability but also a graceful aesthetic that complements any decor style.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Jaipur Hand-Painted & Carved Solid Wood Console Table by House of Jaipur
Jaipur Hand-Painted & Carved Solid Wood Console Table by House of Jaipur

Jaipur Hand-Painted & Carved Solid Wood Console Table by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Elevated on hand-turned legs with carved detailing, the console maintains a balanced profile while offering concealed storage within, making it both decorative and functional.

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Pine Console Table with Turned Legs and Storage
Antique English Pine Console Table with Turned Legs and Storage

Antique English Pine Console Table with Turned Legs and Storage

Located in Nashville, TN

This attractive and timeless 19th century English pine console table has a rectangular shape, raised on four turned legs, and has a lovely shelf at bottom for storage.

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Italian Walnut Inlaid Center Table / Console Table With Turned Legs
Italian Walnut Inlaid Center Table / Console Table With Turned Legs

Italian Walnut Inlaid Center Table / Console Table With Turned Legs

Located in Viterbo, VT

The table has six hand-turned legs sitting on a block joint and bun feet, the legs are connected with a box stretcher indicating that this was never meant to be a writing table but m...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Sofa Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s
Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s

Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s

By BIOSCA

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Its silhouette is elevated by four turned legs—stately yet modest—which support a lower shelf defined by scalloped apron detailing, subtly echoing ecclesiastical altar tables.

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dos Gallos Custom Ceruse Oak Wood Carved Console With Turned Legs and Drawers
Dos Gallos Custom Ceruse Oak Wood Carved Console With Turned Legs and Drawers

Dos Gallos Custom Ceruse Oak Wood Carved Console With Turned Legs and Drawers

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Nahuala console table with intricate carvings and drawers, based on an indigenous Guatemalan Nahuala (animal spirit) table . Available in walnut, oak or mahogany in a variety ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Fluted Legs, 19th Century
Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Fluted Legs, 19th Century

Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Fluted Legs, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed with demi-lune tops and richly figured mahogany veneers, each table is supported by three finely turned and fluted legs that taper gently toward delicately turned arrow feet.

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Antique 19th Century English Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Demi Lune Console Tables
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Demi Lune Console Tables

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Demi Lune Console Tables

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Gustavian demi-lune pine side tables or consoles with turned legs and decorative carved Greek key meander along skirt.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet
Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A pair of small doors open in the center to storage space for blankets, linens and other household items. Raised on four turned legs. Makes a characterful console or sideboard.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

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Antique Louis Philippe Turned Leg Console Table
Antique Louis Philippe Turned Leg Console Table

Antique Louis Philippe Turned Leg Console Table

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H 31.75 in W 78.875 in D 21.5 in

Antique Louis Philippe Turned Leg Console Table

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-19th century French Louis Philippe period console table with hand-turned legs and a single drawer with brass handle.

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

"Chloé" Turned Leg Console Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Chloé" Turned Leg Console Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Chloé" Turned Leg Console Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Chloé console table features a thick travertine top with a curved profile, balanced on two generously proportioned solid Oak hand-turned legs.

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2010s Vietnamese Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

"Chloé" Turned Leg Console Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Chloé" Turned Leg Console Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Chloé" Turned Leg Console Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Chloé Console Table nods to 1970s Italian stone ateliers, where craftsmanship and proportion defined design. A honed travertine slab rests on two hand-cast sculptural spheres in ...

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2010s Vietnamese Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Maple Desk Bobbin Turned Legs Console
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Maple Desk Bobbin Turned Legs Console

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Maple Desk Bobbin Turned Legs Console

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful American Victorian era writing desk. Made from maple with one hand dovetailed drawer. Features hand turned bobbin legs leading to bun feet.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Maple

Oak Console Table With Turned Legs
Oak Console Table With Turned Legs

Oak Console Table With Turned Legs

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H 29.5 in W 33.3 in D 17.3 in

Oak Console Table With Turned Legs

Located in High Point, NC

A refined oak console table featuring beautifully turned legs that add depth and character to the design.

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Antique Early 1900s French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

English Dark Walnut Three Drawer Console with Turned Legs
English Dark Walnut Three Drawer Console with Turned Legs

English Dark Walnut Three Drawer Console with Turned Legs

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920 English console in a dark stained walnut has a large center drawer, two narrow side drawers with brass drop pulls and turned front legs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Brass

17th Century Tuscany Walnut Console Table with Turned Legs
17th Century Tuscany Walnut Console Table with Turned Legs

17th Century Tuscany Walnut Console Table with Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tuscany walnut console table with serpentine front, x-stretcher and turned legs.

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Console Tables

Elegant Carved Oak Console Table, Turned Legs, Circa 1900
Elegant Carved Oak Console Table, Turned Legs, Circa 1900

Elegant Carved Oak Console Table, Turned Legs, Circa 1900

Located in LYON, FR

Elegant Carved Oak Console Table, Turned Legs, Circa 1900 Description: A refined piece of cabinetry combining classic elegance with solidity.

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Turned Wood Console Table with Brushed Steel Legs and Glass Top
Turned Wood Console Table with Brushed Steel Legs and Glass Top

Turned Wood Console Table with Brushed Steel Legs and Glass Top

Located in New York, NY

A 1970s turned wood console table with brushed steel supports and brass decorative turned knobs, rings and hardware; with its original glass top. American, circa 1970. Size: 27 1/4...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 1880s Walnut Console Table with Single Drawer and Turned Baluster Legs
French 1880s Walnut Console Table with Single Drawer and Turned Baluster Legs

French 1880s Walnut Console Table with Single Drawer and Turned Baluster Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut console table from the late 19th century, with long single drawer, turned baluster legs and low side stretchers.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Early 19th Century Bow Front Console with Turned Reeded Legs
English Regency Early 19th Century Bow Front Console with Turned Reeded Legs

English Regency Early 19th Century Bow Front Console with Turned Reeded Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency period bow front console table from the early 19th century with ebonized banding, turned reeded legs and discrete geometric motifs.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Turned Legs
Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Turned Legs

Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of English Mahogany Demilune Console Tables with Turned Legs, 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Console With Iron Stretchers and Turned Legs
19th Century Spanish Console With Iron Stretchers and Turned Legs

19th Century Spanish Console With Iron Stretchers and Turned Legs

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1880s Spanish small console has an oak top with inlaid details, curved iron stretchers and turned ebonised legs.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Renaissance Console Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs, 1920s
Spanish Renaissance Console Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs, 1920s

Spanish Renaissance Console Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The piece features a well-balanced design with two front drawers, each decorated with geometric carved details and fitted with original metal pulls. The console stands on robust tur...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Oak Console Table with Turned Legs
Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Oak Console Table with Turned Legs

Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Oak Console Table with Turned Legs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Spanish 18th century hand carved oak console table with turned legs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Oak

English fruitwood turned leg table
English fruitwood turned leg table

English fruitwood turned leg table

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H 29.75 in W 56 in D 23 in

English fruitwood turned leg table

Located in Charleston, SC

English fruitwood turned leg table.

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Antique 1770s European Console Tables

19th-C. English Carved Walnut Turned Leg Writing Desk Or Console Table
19th-C. English Carved Walnut Turned Leg Writing Desk Or Console Table

19th-C. English Carved Walnut Turned Leg Writing Desk Or Console Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century English carved walnut turned leg writing desk or console table. It is in very good condition, and the drawers do have dovetail construction.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, Spanish Carved Walnut Two-Drawer Console Table with Turned Legs
18th Century, Spanish Carved Walnut Two-Drawer Console Table with Turned Legs

18th Century, Spanish Carved Walnut Two-Drawer Console Table with Turned Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

Incorporate more surface space into a long hallway or entryway with this elegant antique fruitwood console from Spain. Carved circa 1780, the table features a rectangular surface are...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Wooden Side / Console Table with Bobbin Legs, Turn of the Century
French Wooden Side / Console Table with Bobbin Legs, Turn of the Century

French Wooden Side / Console Table with Bobbin Legs, Turn of the Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French side table circa 1900 features a rectangular top with beveled edges over four flared bobbin legs with cross stretcher. This tall and slender French Louis XIII style side ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Console Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Spanish Little Console Table with One Drawer and Turned Legs
20th Century Spanish Little Console Table with One Drawer and Turned Legs

20th Century Spanish Little Console Table with One Drawer and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

This characterful table is of rare narrow depth of 10.23in. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroque furniture with a thick single piece top, simple bold chip carved ornament and bold...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Tuscan Console Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs
20th Century Spanish Tuscan Console Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs

20th Century Spanish Tuscan Console Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

This characterful table is of rare narrow depth of 12.40in. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroque furniture with a thick single piece top, simple bold chip carved ornament and bold...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs
Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

This characterful table is of rare narrow depth of 11in. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroque furniture with a thick single piece top, simple bold chip carved ornament and bold t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique French Walnut Consoles w/Turned Legs & Faux Marble Tops
Pair of Antique French Walnut Consoles w/Turned Legs & Faux Marble Tops

Pair of Antique French Walnut Consoles w/Turned Legs & Faux Marble Tops

Located in Highwood, IL

Amazing pair of antique French walnut console tables. These striking tables offer a glimpse into old-world furnishings, with their simple yet, stylish form. Showing a considerable am...

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Antique 19th Century French Revival Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Draper's Table with Turned Legs
French Draper's Table with Turned Legs

French Draper's Table with Turned Legs

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H 33.25 in W 86.5 in D 31.25 in

French Draper's Table with Turned Legs

Located in Mckinney, TX

Once utilized in a cloth merchant’s shop of the past, we think this amazing table would add warmth and character when repurposed as an island in a modern kitchen or as a vanity in a ...

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Vintage 1920s French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

A Beautiful Italian Carved Lyre-Leg Walnut Console Table, Turn of 17th-18th C.
A Beautiful Italian Carved Lyre-Leg Walnut Console Table, Turn of 17th-18th C.

A Beautiful Italian Carved Lyre-Leg Walnut Console Table, Turn of 17th-18th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut table from the turn of the 17th-18th century. This antique table from Italy features a demi-style halved-octagon shaped top which is raised upon a pair of sinuously...

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Table with Carved Drawers and Turned Legs
Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Table with Carved Drawers and Turned Legs

Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Table with Carved Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The table stands on elegantly turned legs, connected by an H-Form cross stretcher, enhancing its stability and visual appeal.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Turned Leg Console For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the turned leg console you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each turned leg console for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are 30 variations of the antique or vintage turned leg console you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a turned leg console — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A turned leg console, designed in the Baroque or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one turned leg console that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dos Gallos Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Turned Leg Console?

A turned leg console can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,775, while the lowest priced sells for $1,295 and the highest can go for as much as $14,170.

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.