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.

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.

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.

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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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 fiancée 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 Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$10,890 / item

1 Conole Style Art Deco, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Consoles Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

1 Conole Style Art Deco, 1930

$4,500

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$10,800 / set

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

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

original Rhapsody lamp, by her fiancée 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 Coal Black Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

$10,890 / 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.

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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

Trinity Console in Cream 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

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Brass

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

$10,875 / item

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

$10,875 / item

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

$10,875 / 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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Esquisse Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$10,800 / set

Iconic Console in Shagreen and Dark 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 iconic console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

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

$9,135 / item

Console in Parchment Handmade, Made in Italy Designed by Michel Leo

By Michel Leo

Located in Milan, IT

Elegantissima consolle in pergamena con due cassetti. È possibile realizzare i nostri arredi su misura del cliente. È possibile utilizzare la pergamena in vari colori ( bianco, avor...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Console in Parchment Handmade, Made in Italy Designed by Michel Leo

$11,770 / item

Pair of Chic 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 Art Deco Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

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

$10,800 / set

Waldorf Console in Cream Shagreen and 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 Waldorf console

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

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

$8,965 / item

Shagreen Console and Mirror with Brass Details by Kifu Paris / R&Y Augousti

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

ethereal and sculptural bronze-patina brass legs. This console table also comes in a writing desk version

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console and Mirror with Brass Details by Kifu Paris / R&Y Augousti

$13,450 / set

Rattan Console with Parchment and 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

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Quartz, Brass

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

$15,235 / item

Rattan Console with Parchment and 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

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Quartz, Brass

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

$15,235 / item

Pair of Chic Wrought Iron and Marble Esquisse Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic 'Esquisse' wrought iron and marble consoles by Design Frères. Slender handmade

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair of Chic Wrought Iron and Marble Esquisse Consoles by Design Frères

$10,400 / set

Rattan Console with Shell and 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

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Quartz, Brass

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

$15,235 / item

Pair of Long Esquisse Blackened Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of long 'Esquisse' blackened iron and parchment consoles from our exclusive Design Frères line

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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Long Esquisse Blackened Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$15,000 / set

Console in Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti - IN STOCK

By R Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Frequency Console by R&Y Augousti is a masterful blend of contemporary design and luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Console in Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti - IN STOCK

$9,455

Pair of Chic 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 Art Deco Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

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

$10,800 / set

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

$10,875 / item

Pair of Chic Etude Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, understated design. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of French modern design, these consoles from our

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Steel

Pair of Chic Etude Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères

$9,700 / set

Antique Oscar Bach Style Ornate Bronze Onyx Console w/ Beveled Mirror - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Oscar Bach Style Ornate Figural Bronze Onyx Console with Beveled Wall Mirror - Set of 2

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

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Onyx, Bronze

Antique Oscar Bach Style Ornate Bronze Onyx Console w/ Beveled Mirror - Set of 2

$4,750 / set

Console in Black Painted Oak with Curved Legs from Germany

Located in Greven, DE

Very filigree light console with beautiful curved legs. Perfectly finished and available in

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Console in Black Painted Oak with Curved Legs from Germany

$1,912 Sale Price / item

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Console with Wall Mirror Designed by James Mont, circa 1935, Made in USA

By James Mont

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Console has a mirrored top that rests on a row of three drawers, a support at each end both with a

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Console Tables

Console with Wall Mirror Designed by James Mont, circa 1935, Made in USA

$5,000 Sale Price

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Art Deco Hall Stand With Pedestal and Statue

Located in New York, NY

Italian Art Deco Hall Stand with pedestal and figural statue of woman in drapery. Attributed to

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Mirror, Wood, Amboyna

Art Deco Hall Stand With Pedestal and Statue

$19,600

T149/F Italian Hand Carved Wooden Console with Marble Top and Silver by Zanaboni

By Zanaboni

Located in MEDA, IT

The gorgeous T149/F console works perfectly to create a opulent look, yet sophisticated and ideal

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

T149/F Italian Hand Carved Wooden Console with Marble Top and Silver by Zanaboni

$19,393 / item

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco low consolle side table, ideal as TV stand, in walnut with applied

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable

$1,333

Mid-Century Lucite Saber Leg Console in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Modernist Lucite saber leg console table with glass top in the style of Charles

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Mid-Century Lucite Saber Leg Console in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones

$3,975

two Art Deco Sconces, in Bleached Wood, circa 1940

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

two Art Deco sconces, in bleached wood, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

two Art Deco Sconces, in Bleached Wood, circa 1940

$1,441 / item

Art Deco Bronze with Portero Marble and Wall Mirror Attributed to Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Art Deco console table with a portero marble top and rare matching mirror. Bronze

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze, Iron

Art Deco Bronze with Portero Marble and Wall Mirror Attributed to Oscar Bach

$3,200 / set

Amazing Consol Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Consoles Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Amazing Consol Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1920

$6,000

Ruhlmann Rasson Model Macassar Ebony Small Table

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve

Located in Berlin, DE

One small table ‘Rasson’ Model in Macassar ebony with glass top. The table was designed by

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Glass, Ebony, Macassar

Ruhlmann Rasson Model Macassar Ebony Small Table

$80,097

Italian Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Vanity with Vegan Leather Drawers + Mirror Top

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian Art Deco vanity from the 1940s, reminiscent of designs by Osvaldo Borsani. Crafted from

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Mirror, Rosewood

Italian Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Vanity with Vegan Leather Drawers + Mirror Top

$5,400

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco low consolle side table with decorated glass top, ideal as TV stand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable

$1,801

Consol with Bar, France, Art Deco in Wood and bronze, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood and bronze France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Consol with Bar, France, Art Deco in Wood and bronze, 1920

$15,000

Wall console table with white marble base art deco style italy 1980s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Consolle da parete con base in marmo bianco stile art déco italia anni '80

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Wall console table with white marble base art deco style italy 1980s

$2,402

Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Credenza

Located in Topeka, KS

Superb vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany credenza or console made by Rialto

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Credenza

$7,995

Lacquered coffee table with marble top, 1930s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Cardinal red lacquered coffee table, details covered in gold leaf, top in white marble veined with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Lacquered coffee table with marble top, 1930s

$840 Sale Price

41% Off

Directoire Style Italian Wrought Iron Scagliola Marble Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Directoire Style Italian Wrought Iron & Scagliola Marble Table

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1990s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Directoire Style Italian Wrought Iron Scagliola Marble Table

$5,200

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Bedside Tables

By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of modern Regency or Art Deco style tea tables, console sofa tables, or bedside

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1990s American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Bedside Tables

$4,800 / set

Early 20th Century Spanish Table with Wrought Iron Cross Stretchers

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful late 19th to early 20th century provincial farmhouse table crafted in solid walnut with a

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Spanish Table with Wrought Iron Cross Stretchers

$2,137

Gold Giltwood Occasional Table with Mirror Top and Cherub Putti Swing circa 1920

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920s gold giltwood gesso occasional table

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Gold Giltwood Occasional Table with Mirror Top and Cherub Putti Swing circa 1920

$5,159 / set

Constructivist Wood Plant Stand Attributed to André Groult, France c.1925

By Andre Groult

Located in PARIS, FR

, merging industrial rigor with Art Deco elegance. In excellent vintage condition, it’s perfect for

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Constructivist Wood Plant Stand Attributed to André Groult, France c.1925

$4,443

Consolle Onice con Basi Laccate Nere e Ottone Fatto a Mano in Italia da Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

This art deco style consolle made using high quality Onyx called " Fantastico" with natural veining

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Onyx

Consolle Onice con Basi Laccate Nere e Ottone Fatto a Mano in Italia da Cupioli

$6,034 Sale Price

20% Off

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Kiss Writing Desk by Kifu Paris is an elegant and organic piece in it's unique design. The coal black shagreen inlaid piece curves inwards to create the "kiss" effect. The border...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$12,965 / item

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The kiss writing desk by Kifu Paris is an elegant and organic piece in it's unique design. The cream shagreen inlaid piece curves inwards to create the "kiss" effect. The borders are...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$12,965 / item

André Groult flower stand 1925

By Andre Groult

Located in Meulebeke, BE

shelves. It is a elegant and modern piece of modernism and Art Deco. André Groult (1884-1966) was a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

André Groult flower stand 1925

$4,203

Smoked glass console table with beveled mirror, 1970s

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Smoked glass console table with beveled mirror, an elegant example of 1970s design that combines high-quality materials with an essential and refined line. The top and frame are made...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Smoked glass console table with beveled mirror, 1970s

$9,608 / set

Height-Adjustable Tailor s Maiden, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

-Height adjustable tailor's maiden, 1920s - Made of wood, fabric and hard paper -The height of the full extension is 177cm.

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Height-Adjustable Tailor s Maiden, 1920s

$1,189

Extraordinary Faux Shagreen Chest on Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Purchased in London. The elegant faux shagreen covered wood chest in a wonderful gray-green mottled tone with three short drawers with chrome pulls on each side. The top pieced in ei...

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20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Extraordinary Faux Shagreen Chest on Stand

$4,650

Height-Adjustable Tailor s Maiden, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

-Height adjustable tailor's maiden, 1920s - Made of wood, fabric and hard paper -The lower part of the virgin shows signs of slight damage -The height of the full extension is 183cm.

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Height-Adjustable Tailor s Maiden, 1920s

$792

Italian 1940s Pier Luigi Colli Gilt-Iron Console Table and Mirror

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in San Francisco, CA

A chic Italian 1940s Pier Luigi Colli (1895-1968) gilt-iron console table and mirror; great Italian

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Italian 1940s Pier Luigi Colli Gilt-Iron Console Table and Mirror

$4,480 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair Art Deco Console Tables Period 1930s

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning Pair of Art Deco Console Tables. Circa 1930s Here we Have a Wonderful Pair of Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Art Deco Console Tables Period 1930s

$7,497 / set

Art Deco Small Golden Gilt Console Table, France, 1930s

Located in Lisbon, PT

nightstand, sofa side table, or hallway console, this compact piece brings timeless charm and Art Deco

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20th Century French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Small Golden Gilt Console Table, France, 1930s

$4,828 Sale Price

42% Off

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console Table

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco Macassar ebony accent table / Console table. Perfect for any room in your

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Macassar

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console Table

$5,000

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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.

How Much is a Console Table Deco?

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.
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.
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.
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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