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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Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Side Tables

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$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Conference Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Conference Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Conference Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Side Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Brass

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Copper

$8,800 / item

Art deco Game Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Game Tables

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Art deco Game Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Game Console Tables in Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Rectangular Console Table is not only beautiful

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2010s American Other Game Tables

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Art Deco Game Console Tables in Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art deco Farm Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Farm Tables

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Art deco Farm Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art deco Conference Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Conference Tables

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Art deco Conference Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Game Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Rectangular Console Table is not only beautiful

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2010s American Other Game Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Game Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Conference Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Conference Tables

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Art Deco Conference Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Game Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Game Tables

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Art Deco Game Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Game Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze by Alison Spear

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Game Tables

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Art Deco Game Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze by Alison Spear

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Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

$6,171 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Side Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

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Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Side Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P. Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P. Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered Brass

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Antique

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered Copper

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth White Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Table and Stacking Tables Mid. Hammered Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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$8,800 / item

An ART-DECO MODERNIST Side Table or CONSOLE, Charles DUDOUYDT style, France 1930

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in PARIS, FR

A small, elegant and powerful, console, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Base with

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

An ART-DECO MODERNIST Side Table or CONSOLE, Charles DUDOUYDT style, France 1930

$2,882

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table Console

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table Console

$3,002

Louise Console Art Deco Conference Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Table from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Conference Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Mid-Century Art Deco Italian Console Table in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1930s

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Mid-Century Art Deco Italian Console Table in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1930s This elegant console

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Demi-lune Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Art Deco Italian Console Table in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1930s

$4,800

Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Side Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

$8,800 / item

art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Rectangular Console Table is not only beautiful

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Rectangular Console Table is not only beautiful

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

$6,171 / item

Pair of Unique French Art Deco End Tables or Consoles Attributed to Paul Kiss

By Paul Kiss

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of French consoles or side tables resting on just three legs, in hand-hammered copper

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Vintage 1930s French Modern End Tables

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Copper, Iron

Pair of Unique French Art Deco End Tables or Consoles Attributed to Paul Kiss

$17,900 / set

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

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2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass

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deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

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Located in New York, NY

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deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Art deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Rectangular Console Table is not only beautiful

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2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper

$6,171 / item

deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Rectangular Console Table is not only beautiful

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2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

$6,171 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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$8,800 / 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.

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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