Small Console Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Console Tables
Onyx, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
2010s Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Tables
Elm
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Console Tables
Mahogany
2010s Polish Console Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Console Tables
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Console Tables
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Console Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Console Tables
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Tables
Metal
2010s French Console Tables
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Console Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Console Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Console Tables
Mahogany, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Console Tables
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Console Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s British Modern Console Tables
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...
2010s British Art Deco Console Tables
Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Stainless ...
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Tables
Metal
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Console Tables
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s European Neoclassical Console Tables
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Console Tables
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bro...
2010s British Art Deco Console Tables
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Brass, Met...
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
20th Century Console Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables
Marble
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofa Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Console Tables
Marble, Iron
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Console Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Tables
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s French Country Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables
Breccia Marble
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Marble, Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Chrome
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
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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.
- 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 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 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. - 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 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
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. 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. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
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