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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Console by Louis Katona, France, circa 1925

By Louis Katona

Located in New York, NY

Chromed metal console, the upper part supporting a portor marble top with an openwork wrought iron

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

Console by Louis Katona, France, circa 1925

$18,500

Francsique Chaleyssin Wall-Mounted Plaster Console

By Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and unusual console. Executed in plaster with marble top. Documented.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

Francsique Chaleyssin Wall-Mounted Plaster Console

$9,500

Georgiana Console with Gold-Plated Brass

By Duquesa Malvada

Located in Paredes, PT

Georgiana console it's a mysterious piece that creates feelings through the colors and the

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

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Gold Leaf, Brass

Georgiana Console with Gold-Plated Brass

$5,212 / item

Art Deco Inspired Elio Coffee Table Dark Bronze Powder Coated Structure Marble

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

Sat in the centre of your living space, the coffee table is a significant piece in a home’s

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Steel

Art Deco Inspired Elio Coffee Table Dark Bronze Powder Coated Structure Marble

$5,912 / item

Wrought iron and marble top wall console

Located in NANTES, FR

Elegant and tall wrought iron and marble top wall console. Very good craftmanship and nice patina

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Wrought iron and marble top wall console

$2,101

Large Sumptuous Console by Jean Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Miami, FL

Large Impressive Console by Jean Charles Moreux The top is resting upon 2 moulded reversed feet

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Large Sumptuous Console by Jean Charles Moreux

$8,400

Art Deco Inspired Elio Coffee Table Large Powder-Coated and Glass Surface

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

Sat in the centre of your living space, the coffee table is a significant piece in a home’s

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Console Tables

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Inspired Elio Coffee Table Large Powder-Coated and Glass Surface

$6,875 / item

Manhattan Console and Mirror New and Custom

By Joann Westwater

Located in Chicago, IL

The Manhattan console and mirror are an original design created by Joann Westwater. These

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2010s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Maple

Manhattan Console and Mirror New and Custom

$20,000 / item

Lucien Rollen Goatskin Lacquered Console and Mirror

By William Switzer, André Arbus, Lucien Rollin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish console and mirror are from the Lucien Rollin collection which was represented by the

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Goatskin, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Lucien Rollen Goatskin Lacquered Console and Mirror

$8,000 / set

Console in the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Vancouver, BC

French console attributed to Gilbert Poillerat. Wrought iron base in with a woven lattice pattern

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Console in the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat

$8,100

Console, Cherry Wood, Brass Drawers, Handmade in Germany

By Eckehard Weimann

Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria

Console noble and extravagant. the oval body catches the eye. Made of solid cherry wood, the

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2010s German Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Console, Cherry Wood, Brass Drawers, Handmade in Germany

$6,000

Labirinto Console in Patine Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

Labirinto Console Table Represented by the shape of its metal base which resembles abstract

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Console Tables

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Stainless Steel, Bronze

Labirinto Console in Patine Bronze by Palena Furniture

$31,200 / item

Emerald Entrance Console Shagreen Leather by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

complementing a contemporary space with chic sophistication, the ‘Emerald’ console table elevates the grandeur

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Emerald Entrance Console Shagreen Leather by Palena Furniture

$37,620 / item

Mirrored Console by Fontana Arte Italy ‘Milan, ’ 1930s

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Mirrored glass panel, etched with a depiction of the mythical huntress Diana, fixed with a carved and painted demilune shelf inset with a green glass and raised on a limestone base. ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Limestone

Mirrored Console by Fontana Arte Italy ‘Milan, ’ 1930s

$15,500

Mutu Console in Sculptural Cast Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

Mutu Console Table Mutu Console Table, where elegance and organic design merge. This stunning

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Console Tables

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Stainless Steel, Bronze

Mutu Console in Sculptural Cast Bronze by Palena Furniture

$62,500 / item

Console and Mirror by Paul Kiss, Signed, circa 1927

By Paul Kiss

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique, signed piece by Paul Kiss, one of the most renowned masters of French Art Deco Ironwork

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Console and Mirror by Paul Kiss, Signed, circa 1927

$95,000

Amazing Modernist Donald Deskey U Design Nickeled Bronze/Steel Console

By Donald Deskey

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great Modernist Design Flat band U-shaped console table with Clear Glass Top made by Iconic NYC

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Console Tables

Amazing Modernist Donald Deskey U Design Nickeled Bronze/Steel Console

$9,800

Console Server Designed by Paolo Buffa made in Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Elegant six-drawer console / server designed by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, 1940. Beautiful

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Rosewood, Burl

Console Server Designed by Paolo Buffa made in Italy

$11,500

Jean Pascaud Console, Rosewood and Mirrored Steel, France, 1930

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Milan, IT

Decorative console, in a very beautiful tone of rosewood. The shape and the material are very

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Steel

Jean Pascaud Console, Rosewood and Mirrored Steel, France, 1930

$21,617 / item

sara sculptural plaster console in salt by öken house studios

Located in Palm Desert, CA

a very unique half moon console table in the style of art deco. our product is one-of-a-kind. no

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2010s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Plaster

sara sculptural plaster console in salt by öken house studios

$6,000 / item

Brass Console With Mirror Polished Finish Functional Art Collectible Design

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Contemporary console with mirror polished brass finish. You can see the past and present in the

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Brass Console With Mirror Polished Finish Functional Art Collectible Design

$25,000

Italian Contemporary Cappuccino High-Gloss Console/Writing Desk with Two Drawers

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

Elegant Italian beige cappuccino veneer console/writing desk from the style of Art Deco period

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Italian Contemporary Cappuccino High-Gloss Console/Writing Desk with Two Drawers

$4,351 / item

Italian Contemporary Ebony High-Gloss Console / Writing Desk with Two Drawers

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

Elegant Italian dark brown mahogany veneer console/writing desk from the style of Art Deco period

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Italian Contemporary Ebony High-Gloss Console / Writing Desk with Two Drawers

$5,000 / item

Stainless Console With Mirror Polished Finish Functional Art Collectible Design

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Contemporary console with mirror polished brass finish. You can see the past and present in the

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2010s Canadian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Stainless Console With Mirror Polished Finish Functional Art Collectible Design

$25,000

Custom Made Elio Console in Dark Bronze Powder Coated Structure Marble

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

Look at those legs! The Elio collection’s signature Art Deco-inspired steel powder-coated legs have

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Console Tables

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Steel

Custom Made Elio Console in Dark Bronze Powder Coated Structure Marble

$5,499 / item

Ruche Console Black Lacquer And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

Ruche Console Black Lacquer Ruche is a ballet of disparate elements that goes beyond the duties of

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Ruche Console Black Lacquer And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture

$30,800 / item

Ruche Console Polished Bronze And Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

Ruche Console Black Lacquer Ruche is a ballet of disparate elements that goes beyond the duties of

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Ruche Console Polished Bronze And Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture

$30,800 / item

Italian Modern Console in Dark High-Gloss Ebony Finishing With Two Drawers

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

Very elegant Italian dark brown mahogany veneer console table from the style of Art Deco period

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Italian Modern Console in Dark High-Gloss Ebony Finishing With Two Drawers

$4,853 / item

Important 1940s Console in Patinated Stone wit a Geometric Construction

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important 1940s console in patinated stone consisting of a foot attached to the wall and an inlaid

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Stone

Important 1940s Console in Patinated Stone wit a Geometric Construction

$4,500

Emerald Entrance Console Texture Glass And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

complementing a contemporary space with chic sophistication, the ‘Emerald’ console table elevates the grandeur

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Emerald Entrance Console Texture Glass And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture

$46,200

Horta Consle One Leg Contemporary Entry Table, a Nod to Art Deco, Marble, Bronze

By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues

Located in West Hollywood, CA

console. Brining art deco into the 21st century, this paired down affirmation of this sensual movement now

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2010s British Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Horta Consle One Leg Contemporary Entry Table, a Nod to Art Deco, Marble, Bronze

$10,563 / item

Horta Consle Three-Leg Contemporary Entry Table, a Nod to Art Deco Marble Bronze

By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues

Located in West Hollywood, CA

console. Brining Art Deco into the 21st century, this paired down affirmation of this sensual movement now

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2010s Slovenian Modern Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Horta Consle Three-Leg Contemporary Entry Table, a Nod to Art Deco Marble Bronze

$21,188 / item

Luxxu Spear Console with Brass Base, Black Marble Top and Leather Detail

By Luxxu

Located in New York, NY

Through the imposing, sharp pen the spear console was designed. The diversity of its materials from

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Luxxu Spear Console with Brass Base, Black Marble Top and Leather Detail

$15,260 / item

Console Bellatrix N°1/8 by Antoine Vignault, OAK Limited Edition

By OAK One of A Kind

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Suspended console table in sandblasted oak gilt with gold leaf and gilt brass. Spectrolite marble

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2010s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass, Gold Leaf

Console Bellatrix N°1/8 by Antoine Vignault, OAK Limited Edition

$33,627

Console Betelgeuse N°1/8 by Antoine Vignault, OAK Limited Edition

By Antoine Vignault

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Suspended console table in sandblasted bleached oak gilded with white gold leaf and polished steel

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2010s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel, Gold Leaf

Console Betelgeuse N°1/8 by Antoine Vignault, OAK Limited Edition

$33,627

Goatskin Parchment Console with Brass Detail in Style of Aldo Tura, circa 1970

By Aldo Tura

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Italian design with this exquisite console. Crafted

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Goatskin Parchment Console with Brass Detail in Style of Aldo Tura, circa 1970

$8,700

Lalique Crystal Cactus Console or Demi-Lune with Black Accent and Black Top

By René Lalique

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the iconic Cactus table created by her father, Marie-Claude Lalique designed the Cactus

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Crystal

Lalique Crystal Cactus Console or Demi-Lune with Black Accent and Black Top

$57,000 / item

Art Deco Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1940

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Amazing and rare sideboard in rosewood and Art Deco style, the designer Joaquim Tenreiro produced

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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1940

$7,500

DIM Black Lacquer Wood Console, Saint Gobain Amber Glass Slab Top, France, 1930

By René Joubert and Philippe Petit, DIM

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

A black lacquer wood console with original glass slab top designed by Joubert et Petit for DIM

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

DIM Black Lacquer Wood Console, Saint Gobain Amber Glass Slab Top, France, 1930

$17,894

In the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat Black and Gold Iron Mirror and Wall Console

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Mount Penn, PA

, paired with a demilune wall console designed of black iron with a gilt rope entwined design and black

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

In the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat Black and Gold Iron Mirror and Wall Console

$5,500 / set

Metanoia Marble Coffee Table

Located in Coulsdon, GB

Presenting the Noir Blanc Coffee Table from our Metanoia Collection, an elegant masterpiece that

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2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Metanoia Marble Coffee Table

$3,634

Three Rare Art Deco Radiator Covers in Wrought Iron, circa 1930

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

These three matching radiator covers in Art Deco style were made circa 1930. The wrought ironwork

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three Rare Art Deco Radiator Covers in Wrought Iron, circa 1930

$4,563 / set

Table Murano Glass and Metal

Located in Nice, Paca

1990s vintage coffee table. Material steel and glass. Made in Italy deco style. 2 pieces.

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Murano Glass and Metal

$2,161 / item

Machine Age Art Deco Flat, Band Chrome Shelf, in the Manner of Donald Deskey

By Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey

Located in Dallas, TX

bookcase entertainment center shelves console sofa table. A nicely restored example of rectilinear

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Machine Age Art Deco Flat, Band Chrome Shelf, in the Manner of Donald Deskey

$4,400

Noor Selenite Coffee Table With Metal Accent

Located in Coulsdon, GB

higher realms. Ziba brings to your home this powerful stone in the form of functional Center Table. The

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2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Noor Selenite Coffee Table With Metal Accent

$8,259 / item

X-File Genuine Shagreen Stingray Side Table

Located in Rome, IT

Here is a great eyecatcher piece: genuine natural / bleached shagreen top featuring X-file shaped brass nickel plated base. Shagreen skins are sewn together like a regular shaped p...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Nickel

X-File Genuine Shagreen Stingray Side Table

$3,530

Custom Made Elio Coffee Table in Antique Brass Metal Structure Marble

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

Sat in the centre of your living space, the coffee table is a significant piece in a home’s

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Elio Coffee Table in Antique Brass Metal Structure Marble

$6,187 / item

Vector small

Located in PRAHA 8, CZ

Beautiful onyx marble Macassar ebony console. Unique item from Art Deco design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Vector small

$5,245

Aeon

Located in PRAHA 8, CZ

The present is non-existent without a past: This console table projects universal values in a fresh

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2010s Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Mahogany, Teak

Aeon

$4,533

Marble Zen Bench

Located in Coulsdon, GB

Introduce a touch of sophistication and serene beauty to your home with our Black Zen Bench, expertly crafted from premium Nero Marquina marble. This bench epitomizes modern elegance...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Marble Zen Bench

$2,677

Luxxu Empire Column Display in Gold-Plated Brass with Black Marble Top

By Luxxu

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by Empire State Building’s architecture, the Empire column display takes the same empowering and passionate aesthetics in its design. A luxury item capable of providing a Cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Luxxu Empire Column Display in Gold-Plated Brass with Black Marble Top

$7,280 / item

Art Deco Walnut Console Table

Located in London, GB

A lovely Art Deco walnut console table. Designed by Ray Hille and built by Sam Hille.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tables

Art Deco Walnut Console Table

$6,277

Art Deco Walnut Side / Console / Occasional Table

Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire

A quality French Art Deco side/occasional table. This table is in a walnut veneer, with a chrome

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Walnut Side / Console / Occasional Table

$1,170

Art Deco Console Table in the Manner of Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Decorative French Art Deco forged iron, and marble top console table with brass accents in the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tables

Art Deco Console Table in the Manner of Raymond Subes

$14,500

Art Deco Split Reed Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine stick reed Art Deco console/sofa table or desk. ***Notes: There is no sales tax on this item

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Vintage 1930s Sofa Tables

Materials

Reed, Wood

Art Deco Split Reed Console Table

$2,800

Pair of Art Deco Demilune Console Tables

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Pair of Art Deco demilune console tables This pair of Art Deco console tables were produced in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Pair of Art Deco Demilune Console Tables

$11,356 / set

Art Deco Games and Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco console table opens up to a full size games/card table with leather top. When closed as a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Art Deco Games and Console Table

$6,500

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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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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