What is a console table used for?

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 is it called a console table?

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?

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?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?

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?

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?

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?

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.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

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?

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.

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Shagreen Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Alma console by

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2010s Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$14,995 / item

Pair of Original French Double Legged Burl Walnut and Glass Consoles

Located in New York City, NY

This pair of original, elegant consoles, imbued with the allure of French Art Deco, exhibit a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut, Glass

Pair of Original French Double Legged Burl Walnut and Glass Consoles

$9,995 / set

Pair of ‘cubist’ consoles in glass and brass Murano, Italy, circa 2020

Located in Paris, FR

, inspired by the spirit of Art Deco. Contemporary craftsmanship. Packaging indicated for one console

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Pair of ‘cubist’ consoles in glass and brass Murano, Italy, circa 2020

$21,518 / set

Shagreen Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Alma console by

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$14,995 / item

Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères

$5,400 / item

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console table by R & Y Augousti is a stunning multi-faceted piece. The beautiful signature "melting" inlay

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R Y Augousti

$8,325 / item

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console table by R&Y Augousti is a stunning multi-faceted piece. The beautiful signature "melting" inlay

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$8,325 / item

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Console table by R&Y Augousti is a stunning multi-faceted piece. The beautiful signature "melting" inlay

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$8,325 / item

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, circa 1940

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

An Osvaldo Borsani Varedo finely carved walnut wall-mounted console table with mirrored surface and

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, circa 1940

$24,000 / set

Esquisse Wrought Iron and Ivory Parchment Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic 'Esquisse' wrought Iron and ivory parchment console by Design Frères. Contrasting ivory goat

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Steel

Esquisse Wrought Iron and Ivory Parchment Console by Design Frères

$5,400 / item

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console table by R&Y Augousti is a stunning multi-faceted piece. The beautiful signature "melting" inlay

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$9,335 / item

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,860 / item

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,860 / item

Italian Set of Wall Mirror Console and Pouf by Pierluigi Colli, 1960s

By Colli Torino

Located in Meda, MB

This set is composed by a Wall Mirror console table and a pouf and it was produced in Italy, more

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Antique 1660s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Set of Wall Mirror Console and Pouf by Pierluigi Colli, 1960s

$4,184 Sale Price / set

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Pair of rare 1930s Illuminated Glass and Chrome Consoles by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jean Perzel (1892 - 1986) - A pair of fine French Art Deco illuminated glass and chrome demi-lune

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Chrome

Pair of rare 1930s Illuminated Glass and Chrome Consoles by Jean Perzel

$38,000 / set

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,235 / item

Pair of Chic Long Esquisse Parchment Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chic long 'Esquisse' parchment consoles from our Exclusive Design Frères line. Chic

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Steel

Pair of Chic Long Esquisse Parchment Console by Design Frères

$13,000 / item

Italian Console with mirror by Gino Maggioni Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1920-1930s

By Gino Maggioni

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian art deco Console with mirror in gray wood by Gino Maggioni for Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1920

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Metal

Italian Console with mirror by Gino Maggioni Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1920-1930s

$3,586

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,235 / item

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea Console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$10,675 / item

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea Console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$10,675 / item

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea Console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$10,675 / item

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$10,675 / item

Iconic Console in Snakeskin and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console has three drawers. A desk and side table version is also available on request, see images at end

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Iconic Console in Snakeskin and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$9,450 / item

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Chital console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by Kifu, Paris

$9,135 / item

Console in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

original Rhapsody lamp, by her fiancee Patrick Coard Paris, Kifu Paris designs a sculptural console as an

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Console in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$10,890 / item

Rhapsody Console in Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

original Rhapsody lamp, by her fiancee Patrick Coard Paris, KIFU PARIS designs a sculptural console as an

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Rhapsody Console in Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$10,890 / item

Mid-Century Console Attributed Ico Parisi in Cherrywood and Brown Leather

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian console attributed to Ico Parisi in cheerywood and brown leather , mid century modern , Art

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Cherry

Mid-Century Console Attributed Ico Parisi in Cherrywood and Brown Leather

$3,227

Narrow Etude Wrought Iron and Honed Cream Limestone Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Narrow 'Etude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console by Design Frères. Blackened wrought

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Limestone, Steel

Narrow Etude Wrought Iron and Honed Cream Limestone Console by Design Frères

$5,400 / item

Shell Inlaid Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Alma console by

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$14,995 / item

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères. Contrasting white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$10,800 / set

Black Shell Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inserts by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Storm console is

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Shell Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inserts by Kifu Paris

$8,495 / item

Trinity Console in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The trinity console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Trinity Console in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$10,875 / item

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The trinity console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by Kifu, Paris

$10,875 / item

Big Console in iron, 1900, French, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Big Console in iron, 1900, French, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

$22,000

Shagreen Triptych Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The triptych console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Triptych Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$10,415 / item

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères. Contrasting white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$10,800 / set

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by R Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console by R&Y Augousti is a statement piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of dramatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by R Y Augousti

$9,455 / item

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by R Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console by R&Y Augousti is a statement piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of dramatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Legs by R Y Augousti

$9,455 / item

Cross Binate Console — Large — Patinated Brass Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A console table in patinated brass and honed Cumbrian slate. Handcrafted to order in the North East

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2010s British Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Cross Binate Console — Large — Patinated Brass Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

$9,186 / item

Cross Binate Console — Large — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A console table in blackened steel and honed Cumbrian slate, with a polished brass trim. Hand

Category

2010s British Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Cross Binate Console — Large — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

$6,366 / item

Pair of Slender Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of sender 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères. Chic combination of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Slender Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$14,400 / set

Shell Inlaid Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,860 / item

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères. Chic genuine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$10,800 / set

Lily Console in Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The lily console in

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Lily Console in Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$12,490 / item

Wide Esquisse Natural Parchment and Wrought Iron Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wide 'Esquisse' natural parchment and wrought iron console by Design Frères. Chic handmade

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wide Esquisse Natural Parchment and Wrought Iron Console by Design Frères

$5,600 / item

Chic Etude Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contrasting grained cream parchment top over slender blackened steel base. Beautiful, simple, understated design.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Chic Etude Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères

$4,850 / item

Extra-Long Esquisse Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères, Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra-long 'Esquisse' parchemin console from our Exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Extra-Long Esquisse Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères

$7,500 / item

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Chrome Finish Steel Legs by R Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

console by R&Y Augousti is a statement piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of dramatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Shagreen Console with Sculptural Chrome Finish Steel Legs by R Y Augousti

$9,455 / item

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$10,800 / set

Shell Inlaid Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nymphea console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,235 / item

Rectangular Ebonized Beech Console by Roberto Ventura with Crystal Top, Italy

By Roberto Ventura

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 2000s. This console features an ebonized beech frame with golden lacquered details

Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Crystal

Rectangular Ebonized Beech Console by Roberto Ventura with Crystal Top, Italy

$3,156

Brass and White Rock Crystal Console with Waterfall Design by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

The console table "Fluctus" is made of a hammered brass structure. The top is inlaid with a white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Brass and White Rock Crystal Console with Waterfall Design by Ginger Brown

$9,444 / item

Block Pattern Console in Shagreen, Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

lamp is also available to purchase separately. A plain version of the console table is also available

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Block Pattern Console in Shagreen, Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$9,285 / item

Console to Armand Albert Rateau with " Stamp A.A.RATEAU", French

By Armand Albert Rateau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console to Armand Albert Rateau with stamp A.A.RATEAU French Materials: wood and marble stamp

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Console to Armand Albert Rateau with " Stamp A.A.RATEAU", French

$700,000

Wide Esquisse Natural Parchment and Wrought Iron Console by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wide 'Esquisse' natural parchment and wrought iron console by Design Frères. Chic handmade

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wide Esquisse Natural Parchment and Wrought Iron Console by Design Frères

$5,600 / item

Console in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

original Rhapsody lamp, by her fiancee Patrick Coard Paris, Kifu Paris designs a sculptural console as an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Console in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$10,890 / item

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Console Table Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal console table deco for your home. A console table deco — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are 2773 variations of the antique or vintage console table deco you’re looking for, while we also have 621 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a console table deco — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A console table deco made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Stephanie Odegard Collection, R Y Augousti and Kifu Augousti each produced at least one beautiful console table deco that is worth considering.

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A console table deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,798, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.

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.

Questions About Console Table Deco

What is a console table used for?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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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?
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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.

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