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.

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.

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.

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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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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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

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Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Table Fine Hammered Copper

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Located in New York, NY

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Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Smooth Antique Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze

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Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Table Smooth White Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Copper

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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$8,800 / item

An ART-DECO MODERNIST CONSOLE or GUERIDON, in Charles DUDOUYT Style, France 1930

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant, rigorous and sculptural side table or console, Art Deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Gueridon

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Wood

An ART-DECO MODERNIST CONSOLE or GUERIDON, in Charles DUDOUYT Style, France 1930

$4,564

Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

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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 in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

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Art deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Art deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

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Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

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Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

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Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

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

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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 Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

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Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

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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 White Bronze

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

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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 White Bronze Mid. Hammered

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Pedestal/Console in Macassar Belgian Black Marble - Sold Individually

Located in North Miami, FL

of Art Deco elegance and grandeur. TWO available - priced and sold individually.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pedestals

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Belgian Black Marble

Art Deco Pedestal/Console in Macassar Belgian Black Marble - Sold Individually

$6,900 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting and Stacking Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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$8,800 / item

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

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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Louise Console Art Deco Nesting and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting and Stacking Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

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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 Fine Hammered White Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

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Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

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Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered Antique 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

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting and Stacking Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

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

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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

$8,800 / item

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

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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

$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 Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

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

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Fine Hammered Antique

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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work 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 Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison S

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 Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison S

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison S

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 Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison S

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper by Alison S

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper by Alison S

$6,171 / item

Propeller Console Table — Steel Brass Base — Bullnosed Oak Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A table inspired by the sweeping curves of a ship's propeller blades and the art-deco golden age of

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

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

Propeller Console Table — Steel Brass Base — Bullnosed Oak Top

$7,280 / item

Propeller Console Table — Steel Brass Base — Bullnosed Oak Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A table inspired by the sweeping curves of a ship's propeller blades and the art-deco golden age of

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

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

Propeller Console Table — Steel Brass Base — Bullnosed Oak Top

$12,548 / item

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table

$2,402

Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison

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 Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison

$6,171 / item

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison

$6,171 / item

20th Century Rolls Royce Retail Mirror Console Table, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th century Art Deco console & mirror, made from ebonised mahogany with a panel of sycamore and

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

20th Century Rolls Royce Retail Mirror Console Table, c.1930

$9,348

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

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

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Smooth Copper by Paul

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2010s Indian Other Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

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

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 Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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

$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?
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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.
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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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.