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What is the difference between a credenza and a console?

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What is the difference between a credenza and a console?
The difference between a credenza and a console is design. A credenza is an elongated low cabinet usually containing shelves concealed by cabinet doors. Some also have open shelving and drawers. On the other hand, a console is a tall, long and narrow table. Consoles may provide storage space in the form of open shelves or drawers, but some are simple tables with no storage features beyond their tops. Shop a selection of console tables and credenzas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Vintage Maitland Smith Louis XVI Iron Stone Lion Console Sofa Entry Table 79"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional late 20th century French Louis XVI inspired serpentine console table / sideboard by Maitland Smith. Made from iron with a porous stone top. The robust table is suppo...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables

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Stone, Iron

Italian Neo-Classic Maison Jansen Style Carved Painted Console Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian carved and painted Neo-classical style console tables. They are ivory with French blue accents. They date to the 1970s and are in very good condition. Both ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

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Fruitwood

Mid-Century Brass and Green Marble Top Floating Wall Console Table, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Brass and Green Marble Top Floating Wall Console Table, 1950s, Italy Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 47 cm Width: 48 cm Depth: 24 cm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Brass

Weathered Swedish-Style Pine Console Table with Lyre-Shaped Supports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully timeworn Swedish-style pine console table featuring sculptural lyre-inspired supports and a softly distressed painted surface. The table has that effortless Scandinavia...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Spanish Fold Out Console Table with Iron Stretcher 3 Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Spanish console fold out table with iron stretcher three drawers. A beautiful early 20th century Spanish console fold out farm table. Works as both a dining ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Early American Primitive Southern Pine Dough Box / Trough Console Table, C. 1820
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an excellent very early Southern pine dough box on stand with its original lid. The lid and angle of the box were used for kneading the dough. The box itself was crucial for ...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Console Tables

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Pine

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