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Chinoiserie Console Tables

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie  Decorated Demi Lune Console Table
Chinoiserie  Decorated Demi Lune Console Table

Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune shape Console Table Black & gold in colour, Depicting : Figure, house , Trees & foliage Sitting on 3 Cabriole shaped legs Good Original Cond...

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1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Century Chinoiserie Style Chin Hua Console Table
Vintage Century Chinoiserie Style Chin Hua Console Table

Vintage Century Chinoiserie Style Chin Hua Console Table

By Century Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 31 1/4 in W: 73 in D: 18 in Introduce timeless sophistication to your interior with this striking Vintage Chinoiserie Style Console Table from the iconic Chin Hua C...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Gilt Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar
Gilt Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar

Gilt Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gilt Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar, probably Chinese, circa 1960s. This piece is constructed of gilt wood with an inset black granite top. The low maintenance granite makes it a g...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Granite

MidCentury Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Console Table with Shelf
MidCentury Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Console Table with Shelf

MidCentury Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Console Table with Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Chinoiserie style rectangular console table with a faux tortoise shell veneer, high gloss lacquered finish, and lower shelf. Small hexagonal impressions left in top lacq...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table
Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table

Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early turn of the century alter table from a south Asian Temple. Heavy solid wood with nice heavy patina in a warm dark brown color. Sure to be an interesting highlight in your space.

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1890s Thai Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console Table with Inlay,  19th Century
Console Table with Inlay,  19th Century

Console Table with Inlay, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a gorgeous late Qing Dynasty Chinese altar table made of Rosewood. Scroll ends carved with dragons and beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay on all sides, including top, back, legs...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Demilune Marble Top Console Hall Table
Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Demilune Marble Top Console Hall Table

Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Demilune Marble Top Console Hall Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Demilune Marble Top Console Hall Table. Item...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table w/ Lacquered Chinoiserie Decoration
Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table w/ Lacquered Chinoiserie Decoration

Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table w/ Lacquered Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Norwalk, CT

Wonderful attention to detail makes this console outstanding, from finely hand painted decoration, carved fretwork, incised greek key border to classic Chinese Chippendale form. And...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Console Table By Bassett Ca' 1970's With Glass Etched Insert
Chinoiserie Console Table By Bassett Ca' 1970's With Glass Etched Insert

Chinoiserie Console Table By Bassett Ca' 1970's With Glass Etched Insert

By Bassett Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic Chinoiserie style console table by Bassett, made in the USA ca' 1970's. Distinctive flared legs, etched glass/inset top with decorative motifs, center pull out drawer. Fini...

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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Ash

Vintage Chinoiserie Bone Lacquer Oriental James Mont Style Console Table Server
Vintage Chinoiserie Bone Lacquer Oriental James Mont Style Console Table Server

Vintage Chinoiserie Bone Lacquer Oriental James Mont Style Console Table Server

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Bone Lacquer Oriental James Mont Style Console Table Server. Item...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1970s Chinoiserie Scroll Ming Style Wood Glass Console Nesting Table Stools
1970s Chinoiserie Scroll Ming Style Wood Glass Console Nesting Table Stools

1970s Chinoiserie Scroll Ming Style Wood Glass Console Nesting Table Stools

By Thomasville

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, console table and stools you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited...

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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Top Console Table
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Top Console Table

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Top Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style two-tier console table or sofa table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful deep brown crack...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Asian Chinoiserie Distressed Black Finish Alter Style Sofa Console Table
Asian Chinoiserie Distressed Black Finish Alter Style Sofa Console Table

Asian Chinoiserie Distressed Black Finish Alter Style Sofa Console Table

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Asian chinoiserie alter style sofa or console table with a lovely distressed black finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have...

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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ebonized Chinese Altar Table Hall Console James Mont Style 50" Sofa Table (B)
Ebonized Chinese Altar Table Hall Console James Mont Style 50" Sofa Table (B)

Ebonized Chinese Altar Table Hall Console James Mont Style 50" Sofa Table (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ebonized Chinese Altar Table Hall Console James Mont Style 50" Sofa Table (B). Item features one drawer, solid wood construction, distressed finish, nicely carved details, finished b...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console
19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console

19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie wrought iron & marble console is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! The bold scrollwork of the design immediately captivates one's attentions upon entering the room, then the subtle coloration of the brick red contrasting with the bronze accent tones become apparent. The luxuriously veined marble top has been contoured and beveled to follow the complex contours of the iron below with exquisitely blended complementary coloration for added visual appeal. But the coup de grace...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Lacquered Console Table Attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture
Lacquered Console Table Attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture

Lacquered Console Table Attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture

By Thomas O'brien

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely transitional lacquered console table attributed to Thomas O'Brien for Century Furniture. The piece has a modern Chinoiserie feel to it and maybe even a nod to John Dickenson ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table
Chinese Red Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table

Chinese Red Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chinese red chinoiserie decorated demi lune console table, circa 1900. With a demi lune top with raised gilt chinoiserie decorations, a scalloped apron with gilt decorations, resting...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Gold Gilt Tall Altar Console Hall Table
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Gold Gilt Tall Altar Console Hall Table

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Gold Gilt Tall Altar Console Hall Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Gold Gilt Tall Altar Console Hall Table. Item features gold gilt details, tall impressive size, solid wood construction, distressed finish, nicely car...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Faux Marble Top Console
Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Faux Marble Top Console

Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Faux Marble Top Console

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An hand painted and ebonized console table with front and side panels of painted chinoiserie decoration. The hand painted faux marble top, with black spiral legs with hand painted Ch...

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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion
Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion

Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top. Inspired after models in the Famou...

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Large Chinese Elmwood Altar Table
Large Chinese Elmwood Altar Table

Large Chinese Elmwood Altar Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Large Chinese elm wood altar table with scroll carved cut out details to apron and legs.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Console Table
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Console Table

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Console Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This English mahogany console table is a rare period example of the elaborate Chinese Chippendale style. A study in symmetry and balance, this table combines the restrained elegance of the Georgian period with the intricate artistry of the Orientalist aesthetic. Elaborate fretwork on the frieze and pierced supports are beautifully matched by fluted legs. As a whole, it represents a stunning marriage of Chippendale craftsmanship and Eastern design. Small, decorative tables such as this represented the great influence that China had in European decorative and Fine art beginning in the 1600s. Since the Restoration of the monarchy, there had been a growing interest in Chinese-style design forms in England. Called "chinoiserie" in French, this style had become extremely popular by the middle of the 18th century, and designers such as Thomas Chippendale eagerly adopted the elaborate Eastern designs. By the mid-1750s, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens were sporting "Chinese Pavilions...

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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Burnished Brass Bi-Level Console Table
Vintage Burnished Brass Bi-Level Console Table

Vintage Burnished Brass Bi-Level Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your entryway or living space with this striking vintage bi-level console table, a masterclass in Hollywood Regency glamour with a subtle Chinoiserie influence. The architect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Console Table
Mid-Century Italian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Console Table

Mid-Century Italian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Console Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely Italian hand painted chinoiserie console table. It has gilt accents throughout the serpentine frame. It dates to the 60s and is in very good condition. My shipping ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Poplar

Bagues Style Metal & Laminate or Formica Top Console Table
Bagues Style Metal & Laminate or Formica Top Console Table

Bagues Style Metal & Laminate or Formica Top Console Table

By Maison Baguès

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant console table evokes the timeless sophistication of French design, crafted in the distinctive style of Maison Baguès. The piece features a sleek laminated wood or Formi...

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1980s French Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console with Travertine Top
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console with Travertine Top

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console with Travertine Top

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console With Travertine Top. This stunning 19th century Chinese chinoiserie style free standing console table has been lacquered in a beautiful shade o...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar Table
Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar Table

Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Chinoiserie Console Table, probably American, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, entry table, or bar. Deep Chinese red color with hand ca...

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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.
Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.

Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880. Can be pushed together to make a center table. Center table measuring: 32.5" X 48" X 48"

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1880s Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving. Fretwork along the entirety of the front and back. This work continues down the pedestal legs. Pedestal ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Asian Inspired Console Table, Beveled Glass Inset Tops, Late 20th Century
Asian Inspired Console Table, Beveled Glass Inset Tops, Late 20th Century

Asian Inspired Console Table, Beveled Glass Inset Tops, Late 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Asian Inspired Console Table, Beveled Glass Inset Tops, Late 20th Century Offered for sale is an Asian inspired console table with two beveled inset glass tops. This console can als...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Table
19th Century Chinoiserie Table

19th Century Chinoiserie Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably originally intended as a sewing table, but it i...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Long Chinoiserie Carved Console Table or Hall Table
Long Chinoiserie Carved Console Table or Hall Table

Long Chinoiserie Carved Console Table or Hall Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Long Chinoiserie Carved Console Table or Hall Table This is a stunningly attractive piece it is made in fruitwood it is long with an intricately Carved Front, the sides and legs too...

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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Asian Style Solid Oak Altar Console Table
Vintage Asian Style Solid Oak Altar Console Table

Vintage Asian Style Solid Oak Altar Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Elkton, MD

Substantial vintage altar-style console table crafted from solid oak with traditional Asian-inspired lines. Features sculptural legs, a thick beveled top, and upturned ends. Perfect ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Lacquered and Burled Wood Console Table
Lacquered and Burled Wood Console Table

Lacquered and Burled Wood Console Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Painted and Burled Wood Console Table. Chinoiserie console table. Painted in two tones of eggshell. Beautiful finished burl wood top

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table
Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table

Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

 An early 19th Century black and gilt chinoiserie marble top side/console table. The Greek green marble top above a cushion frame frieze with exaggerated cabriole legs and stylised ...

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1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Michael Taylor Asian Style Forest Green Lacquer Console Table
Michael Taylor Asian Style Forest Green Lacquer Console Table

Michael Taylor Asian Style Forest Green Lacquer Console Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This Michael Taylor chinoiserie-inspired lacquered console table exudes the timeless elegance of his style, finished in a rich, deep forest green that evokes a serene, sophisticated ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror and Console Table Chinoiserie
Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror and Console Table Chinoiserie

Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror and Console Table Chinoiserie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Glamorous Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror and Console Table, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina with craquelure finish as originally created. The mirror measures 34.5"H x 22...

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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-19th Century Carved Chinese Altar Table
Mid-19th Century Carved Chinese Altar Table

Mid-19th Century Carved Chinese Altar Table

Located in Asheville, NC

Carved Chinese altar table in rubbed through red cinnabar lacquer on wood, brackets supporting top have pierced wave scroll motifs, end panels connecting legs have similar decorative...

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1860s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie console tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie console tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage console tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie console tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, North America, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original console tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Bernhardt, Century Furniture, and Ernest C. Masi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for console tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $795 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $2,700.