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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1920s Industrial Round Console Table/High Dining Table with Marble Top

By Industrial Production

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s industrial round console table/high dining table with marble top 1920s vintage industrial

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Console Tables

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Carrara Marble, Metal

1920s Industrial Round Console Table/High Dining Table with Marble Top

$2,981

Art Deco Crocodile and Palm Tree Embossed Console Cabinet by Fabergé

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Hanover, MA

Stylish late 1930s Art Deco console table with three drawers and cabinet behind two doors. On the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Grasscloth, Bamboo

Art Deco Crocodile and Palm Tree Embossed Console Cabinet by Fabergé

$2,900

Chic Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and timeless neoclassical-style Art Deco wrought iron console table, with a white marble

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Chic Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table, France, 1940s

$6,223

Art Deco Wall Console in Book Matched Walnut, Burled Amboyna Black Lacquer

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco Machine Age wall mounted console was realized in France circa 1935. It

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer, Amboyna

Art Deco Wall Console in Book Matched Walnut, Burled Amboyna Black Lacquer

$6,475

Console Art Deco by Meroni Fossati, Osvaldo Borsani Style in Carved Walnut

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Console Art Deco by Meroni & Fossati - Lissone- Osvaldo Borsani style in solid hand-carved walnut

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut

Console Art Deco by Meroni Fossati, Osvaldo Borsani Style in Carved Walnut

$3,471

1940s Grosfeld House White Marble Console Table, Restored

By Grosfeld House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Recently restored walnut body of the table boasts a lusciously lacquered cream-colored frame and three

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

1940s Grosfeld House White Marble Console Table, Restored

$2,400

Three-Legged Art Deco Console with Brass Fittings and Black Glass Top

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this three-legged Art Deco era console has a demilune shaped top with black glass

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Three-Legged Art Deco Console with Brass Fittings and Black Glass Top

$2,295

21st Century Zebra or Rosewood Console Table

Located in Southampton, NY

21st century zebra or rosewood console table One shelf with deco-like curved base sitting upon

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2010s American Console Tables

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Rosewood

21st Century Zebra or Rosewood Console Table

$1,900

Oscar Bach Bronze and Wrought Iron Console Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with rounded ends over a reticulated frieze, rope twist tapered legs joined by a stretcher with central rampant stag, paw feet.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Console Tables

Oscar Bach Bronze and Wrought Iron Console Table

$2,800

Pair of Art Deco Black Shellac and Goat Skin Italian Consoles, 1930

Located in Roma, Lazio

Exemplars in their simplicity, a pair of consoles in full expression of the Art Deco. Top of the

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Black Shellac and Goat Skin Italian Consoles, 1930

$4,548

Console Table in Cherry Walnut by Paolo Buffa, 1930s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Console table in Cherry and Walnut by Paolo Buffa, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

Console Table in Cherry Walnut by Paolo Buffa, 1930s

$2,992

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Consoles, France, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic pair of wall-mounted demilune consoles with scrolling wrought iron bases with original glossy

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20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Consoles, France, circa 1940s

$6,463

Drexel Heritage Mirrored Venetian Style Three Drawer Console Table.

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Hollywood Regency Art Deco mirrored console table by Drexel Heritage. Mirrored panels to

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Metal, Silver Leaf

Drexel Heritage Mirrored Venetian Style Three Drawer Console Table.

$1,400

Italian Art Deco Marble and Inlaid Wood Console, Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Meda, MB

This console was produced in Italy in the 1950s and can be attributed to the design of Paolo Buffa

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Brass

Italian Art Deco Marble and Inlaid Wood Console, Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

$7,540

Important French Art Deco Hand Hammered Iron Console Attributed to Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in New York City, NY

Magnificent French Modernist console in fer forge/ hand-wrought iron with marble top, featuring an

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Important French Art Deco Hand Hammered Iron Console Attributed to Raymond Subes

$12,750

Large French Wrought Iron Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 20th Century French baroque style rectangular console table forged of scrolling wrought iron

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Stone, Iron

Large French Wrought Iron Console Table with Marble Top

$2,500

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Designed by Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of ebonized beech console tables designed by Andre Arbus. Each leg terminating in d'ore

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Designed by Andre Arbus

$24,000

French Art Deco Hammered Iron and Glass Tulip Console, Nickel-Plated, 1930

Located in New York City, NY

Fine French modernist console in for forge iron, glass and marble. Curved legs ending and beginning

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20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

French Art Deco Hammered Iron and Glass Tulip Console, Nickel-Plated, 1930

$6,000

Art Deco Wall Console in Black Lacquer and Mahogany with Brass Ball Supports

Located in New York, NY

This elegant wall console features a boat form bookmatched mahogany top with a subtle arc on its

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Wall Console in Black Lacquer and Mahogany with Brass Ball Supports

$7,475

Console Style Art Deco 1920 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

(AIFAF)" Consoles Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Console Style Art Deco 1920 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "

$7,450

Art Deco Half Circle Rosewood And Walnut Steamline Wall Console American C.1930

Located in Bernville, PA

Sophisticated and simple half circle Art Deco rosewood and walnut wall console. A remarkable table

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

Art Deco Half Circle Rosewood And Walnut Steamline Wall Console American C.1930

$2,850

2 Consoles Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1925

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Consoles Art Deco Year: 1925 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

2 Consoles Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1925

$6,500

Special Listing for Galaxy Console and Waldorf Bedside Tables

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

THIS LISTING IS FOR ONE GALAXY CONSOLE AND A PAIR OF WALDORF BEDSIDE TABLES. The Galaxy console

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Special Listing for Galaxy Console and Waldorf Bedside Tables

$20,400

1925 - Small Art Deco Console by Palau i Oller, solid oak - Barcelona, Spain

By Josep Palau Oller 1

Located in Girona, Girona

Small Art Deco cubist console, stained solid oak and oak veneer, French polish. Design: Josep

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Console Tables

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Oak

1925 - Small Art Deco Console by Palau i Oller, solid oak - Barcelona, Spain

$2,812

Art Deco 1930s Console Paolo Buffa Attributed Carved Maple, Walnut, Wax Polished

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian midcentury elegant Art Deco console, Paolo Buffa attributed, from Lissone-Milano , in hand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Art Deco 1930s Console Paolo Buffa Attributed Carved Maple, Walnut, Wax Polished

$6,942

1950s Midcentury Italian Wood Brass Demi Lune Wall Console Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco design console table

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

1950s Midcentury Italian Wood Brass Demi Lune Wall Console Table

$1,795

Art Deco Demi-Lune Marble Console with Bronze Stylized Greyhounds on Paw Feet

By Karl Hagenauer, P. E. Guerin

Located in St. Louis, MO

Superb Art Deco Italian cast bronze and Iron demi-lune console table with stylized bronze Greyhound

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Breccia Marble, Bronze, Iron

Art Deco Demi-Lune Marble Console with Bronze Stylized Greyhounds on Paw Feet

$10,500

Art Deco Console with Light Bronze Base and Contrasting Dark Top with Palms

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco console has contrasting lighter and darker wood - believed to be maple or birch and walnut

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Art Deco Console with Light Bronze Base and Contrasting Dark Top with Palms

$2,560

1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood Black Glass Wall Console Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco design console table

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Glass

1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood Black Glass Wall Console Table

$2,154

DIA Design Institute America Demilune Console Table Chrome and Brass

By Design Institute America

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fantastic Art Deco Revival Demilune Console or Sofa Table by Design Institute Ameria(DIA). Brushed

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20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass, Chrome

DIA Design Institute America Demilune Console Table Chrome and Brass

$1,800

Black Iron Wall Console Table with Drape Detail, USA 1980s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1980s Art Deco wall-mounted console table featuring a patinated black iron base and demilune wood

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Black Iron Wall Console Table with Drape Detail, USA 1980s

$3,400

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Silver Leaf "U" Shaped Consoles

Located in New York City, NY

is a graceful design element typical of the Art Deco period. The consoles can be used for serving

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Silver Leaf

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Silver Leaf "U" Shaped Consoles

$11,000

Italian Art Deco Pair of Walnut and Maple Consoles, Attr. to Colli, 1930s

By Colli Torino

Located in Meda, MB

This pair of Art Deco consoles was produced in Italy in the 1930s and they are attributable to the

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Pair of Walnut and Maple Consoles, Attr. to Colli, 1930s

$5,194

Demi-Lune Art Deco Wall Mounted Console in Mahogany with Drawer, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

This elegant French Art Deco wall console from the 1930s captivates with its light, sculptural form

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Mahogany

Demi-Lune Art Deco Wall Mounted Console in Mahogany with Drawer, France 1930s

$3,351

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Scroll Form Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Designed to be mounted to the wall, this sophisticated console table features two frontal scroll

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Mirror, Lacquer

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Scroll Form Console Table

$3,975

Italian Art Deco Cherry Wood and Cream Lacquered Console, Attr. to Colli, 1930s

By Colli Torino

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco console was produced in Italy in the 1930s and it is attributable to Pierluigi Colli

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Glass, Mirror, Cherry, Lacquer

Italian Art Deco Cherry Wood and Cream Lacquered Console, Attr. to Colli, 1930s

$4,189

Déco console 1940s, Italian manufacturing, small drawer in grissinato wood black

Located in Milan, IT

Deco console, 1940s, Italian manufacture, small drawer in grissinato wood. Console, dating back to

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Glass, Wood

Déco console 1940s, Italian manufacturing, small drawer in grissinato wood black

$2,154

Jay Spectre Console Table in Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer

By Jay Spectre

Located in Charleston, SC

Deco inspired console with black lacquered base and 24-karat gold leafed top. For Century Furniture

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Gold Leaf

Jay Spectre Console Table in Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer

$2,300

Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Console Table

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This neoclassically inspired console table is wrought of heavy gauge iron and retains it's original

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Console Table

$2,800

Oak and Gilt Iron Console Table After Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top with a geometric marquetry border surround parquet de Versailles; supported on gold leafed iron arabesque side supports joined by a rope-form stretcher terminatin...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Oak and Gilt Iron Console Table After Gilbert Poillerat

$6,800

1940´s Pair of Art Deco Style Consoles in Solid Mahogany, Stained Base - France

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of consoles with an Art Deco style, solid mahogany structure with mahogany veneer, black

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Mahogany

1940´s Pair of Art Deco Style Consoles in Solid Mahogany, Stained Base - France

$5,745

Warren McArthur Console or Work Table Anodized Aluminum circa 1938

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A Warren McArthur 60" console table (Style No. 1653-2) anodized aluminum 1938 in excellent vintage

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Console or Work Table Anodized Aluminum circa 1938

$12,500

Elegant Marquina Marble Black White Elegant Console Table circa 1980s

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Marquina marble black and white console table

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Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

Elegant Marquina Marble Black White Elegant Console Table circa 1980s

$2,676

H. P. Robertson Solid Walnut Console Table with Turned Legs

Located in Germantown, MD

H p Robertson Co. Antique solid walnut console table. Wood carvings. Turned legs. It measures

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut

H. P. Robertson Solid Walnut Console Table with Turned Legs

$780

Art Deco Demi-Lune Iron with Marble Console Cabinet Manner of Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Exceptional console cabinet table with fabulous iron work in the form of grape leaf and vine with

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Iron

Art Deco Demi-Lune Iron with Marble Console Cabinet Manner of Oscar Bach

$2,195

Attributed Jean-Michel Frank Forged Wrought Iron Console Table, France

By Jean-Michel Frank, Adolphe Chanaux Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

-Michel Frank forged wrought iron console table, France. Slender solid wrought iron base with a parchment

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

Attributed Jean-Michel Frank Forged Wrought Iron Console Table, France

$30,000

Italy 1920s Art Deco Wall Shelf or Console by Meroni Fossati Jules Leleu Style

By Meroni Fossati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian early 20th century Art Deco wall shelf or console by Meroni & Fossati, Jules Leleu style

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut

Italy 1920s Art Deco Wall Shelf or Console by Meroni Fossati Jules Leleu Style

$3,112

Art Deco Side Table, 1930 s

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Side Table, 1930 s

$360

1920 Console High Table Oak Zebra Wood Maple Eye Marble

By Paul Follot

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1920 console high table oak with zebra wood and maple eye veneer marble top carved legs. Restored

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

1920 Console High Table Oak Zebra Wood Maple Eye Marble

$3,830

Jules Leleu Console

By Jules Leleu

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco console in ash and ash veneers. Presented at the 1927 Salon des Artistes

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Jules Leleu Console

$36,500

Superbly Stylish Curvaceous Christopher Guy Le Carlton Console Pedestal Table

By Christopher Guy

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sophisticated sensual glossy dark mahogany very tall curvaceous console pedestal, an eye catching

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Console Tables

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Mahogany

Superbly Stylish Curvaceous Christopher Guy Le Carlton Console Pedestal Table

$2,250

Italian Demilune Black Wooden Console Table with a Glass Top

Located in Sofia, BG

An elegant demilune console from Italy. The top, a thin slice of glass perching upon the lean

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian Demilune Black Wooden Console Table with a Glass Top

$718

Console Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Catania, IT

1940s console table with green marble top by the designer Paolo Buffa (attribution).

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

Console Paolo Buffa

$2,752

French Bronze/Brass And Glass Console Table Inspired By Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

Chic French Mid Century Neoclassical Fluted Bronze Art Deco Style Console With Glass Top And Lower

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Console Tables

French Bronze/Brass And Glass Console Table Inspired By Andre Arbus

$6,450

Pair French Art Deco Iron Demilune Wall Consoles with Marble Tops

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1930s pair of French wall-hung demilune consoles with iron frames in original green finish

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Early 20th Century French Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

Pair French Art Deco Iron Demilune Wall Consoles with Marble Tops

$3,295

1940s Italian Black Lacquer and Horn Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940s Italian black lacquer console table with horn detail on the front and a black marble top.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

1940s Italian Black Lacquer and Horn Console Table with Marble Top

$6,800

French Art Deco Iron Table with Marble Top

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous French Art Deco patinated iron patisserie table with a white marble-top from Lyon. This

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

French Art Deco Iron Table with Marble Top

$2,650

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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?
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.
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.

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