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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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French Art Deco Console in White Finish with Brass Detailing

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this console has a curved support and stepped platform base. New, professionally

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

French Art Deco Console in White Finish with Brass Detailing

$2,195

Console Art Deco Style in Walnut with Curved Legs from Germany

Located in Greven, DE

Very filigree light console with beautiful curved legs in Art Deco style. Perfectly finished and

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2010s German Art Deco Console Tables

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Walnut

Console Art Deco Style in Walnut with Curved Legs from Germany

$1,901 Sale Price / item

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Wall Console Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1960s 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

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Wall Console Table

$1,671

1940thies Art Deco wrought iron green console marble top with mirror

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1940thies Art Deco wrought iron green and gold console with beige marble top inlay-ed ivy with

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

1940thies Art Deco wrought iron green console marble top with mirror

$4,191 / set

Console Art Deco Style in oak with Curved Legs from Germany

Located in Greven, DE

Very filigree light console with beautiful curved legs in Art Deco style. Perfectly finished and

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2010s German Art Deco Console Tables

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Oak

Console Art Deco Style in oak with Curved Legs from Germany

$1,901 Sale Price / item

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Italian Art Deco lacquered red console with gold inserts

Located in Milano, IT

A stunning example of 1940s Italian Art Deco furniture, this elegant console table stands out for

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Italian Art Deco lacquered red console with gold inserts

$5,373

2 Consoles Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Consoles Art deco. Year 1920 Materials : Gilded iron and marble Country: French Elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

2 Consoles Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, France

$10,000 / set

Art Deco Forged Metal with Marble Console by Raymond Subes, 1930s

By Raymond Subes

Located in Zurich, CH

This article showcases a remarkable console table designed by Raymond Subes, crafted in 1930

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Forged Metal with Marble Console by Raymond Subes, 1930s

$70,339

Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood

$7,400 / item

Mid-Century French Console, Side Table

Located in Houston, TX

Console is made out of walnut wood. There are 2 levels that are connected by wooden support int he

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Console, Side Table

$2,560 Sale Price

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Lovely Wrought Iron, Art Deco Console and Mirror

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

marble top. Dimensions below are for the console table. The dimensions of the mirror are as follows

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Vintage 1930s French Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

Lovely Wrought Iron, Art Deco Console and Mirror

$19,107

Art Deco Black Lacquer Console with Tulip Curved Center Base, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

This Art Deco console in deep black lacquer features a sculptural tulip-shaped center support

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Beech

Art Deco Black Lacquer Console with Tulip Curved Center Base, France 1930s

$4,478

Console Table Malcolm in Wood, Brass and Marble

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Malcolm console is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in carved wood veneer

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Gold Plate

Console Table Malcolm in Wood, Brass and Marble

$4,815 / item

Art Deco Style Polished Chrome Carrera Marble Console, Manner Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Style Polished Chrome & Carrera Marble Console, Manner Raymond Subes, France, Late 20th

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

Art Deco Style Polished Chrome Carrera Marble Console, Manner Raymond Subes

$5,790

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone and Brass Inlay Console Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking console table is a magnificent expression of Art Deco Revival, utilizing bold

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Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Stone, Brass

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone and Brass Inlay Console Table

$2,450

Console in Wood and Chrome, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Chrome

Console in Wood and Chrome, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

$8,600

Console in Wood and Iron, Italy 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: Italy Wood and marble Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Console in Wood and Iron, Italy 1930, Style, Art Deco

$12,000

Console in marble and wood , French 1930, Style: Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

Console in marble and wood , French 1930, Style: Art Deco

$6,700

Bone Inlay Floral Console Table by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully handcrafted statement piece, this Bone Inlay Console Table combines traditional

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2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

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Bone, Wood

Bone Inlay Floral Console Table by House of Jaipur

$2,477 / item

Bone Inlay Floral Console Table by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully handcrafted statement piece, this Bone Inlay Console Table combines traditional

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2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Bone

Bone Inlay Floral Console Table by House of Jaipur

$2,477 / item

Console, France, 1937, Art Deco , Attributed to Montagnac Pierre Paul

By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: marble and chrome France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Chrome

Console, France, 1937, Art Deco , Attributed to Montagnac Pierre Paul

$120,000

A rare large Borsani console table matching backlit mirror

Located in London, GB

A rare large marble top console table with a matching backlit mirror in testa di Moro wood with

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Mirror, Wood

A rare large Borsani console table matching backlit mirror

$16,380 / set

Console, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood, Mirror and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Console, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood, Mirror and Bronze

$19,000

Pair of Patinated Iron and Marble Consoles, Art Deco style, France.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of patinated iron and marble consoles. Art Deco style, France.

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Iron

Pair of Patinated Iron and Marble Consoles, Art Deco style, France.

$20,000 / set

Italian 1940s Art Deco Console in Black Lacquer, Walnut and Maple Burl

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant Italian Art Deco console, 1940s. The structure is finished in glossy black lacquer

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Italian 1940s Art Deco Console in Black Lacquer, Walnut and Maple Burl

$6,926

Art Dèco Console with Conucopia -Shaped Pilasters, 1930s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Beautiful and important pair of Art Deco consoles. Two finely carved pilasters with fruit finials

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Console Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

Art Dèco Console with Conucopia -Shaped Pilasters, 1930s, Set of 2

$3,284 Sale Price / set

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Pair of Consoles in bronze and wood France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Consoles in bronze and wood France, 1920, Art Deco

$13,000 / item

Exceptional Early 20th Century Cast Wrought Marble-Top Art Deco Console

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional early 20th century wrought iron marble-top Art Deco console The demilune shaped

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Iron

Exceptional Early 20th Century Cast Wrought Marble-Top Art Deco Console

$20,000

A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Console with a Marble Top

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco console with a mahogany pedestal and a marble top.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Console with a Marble Top

$4,700

Stunning Metal and Wood Console by Edgar Brandt, Art Deco, France, 1920s

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Paris, FR

Console with three shelves/trays by Edgar Brandt (1880-1960). The shelves are made of black

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Metal

Stunning Metal and Wood Console by Edgar Brandt, Art Deco, France, 1920s

$35,826

Art Deco Gilt Polychromed Marble Top Console in the Style Sue et Mare

By Sue et Mare

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Gilt and Polychromed Marble-Top Console Table in the Style of Sue et Mare, France, 1920s

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20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

Art Deco Gilt Polychromed Marble Top Console in the Style Sue et Mare

$9,500

Early 20th Century French Provincial Oak Console Table

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant early 20th-century French Provincial console table crafted in solid oak, featuring graceful

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Console Tables

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Hardwood, Oak

Early 20th Century French Provincial Oak Console Table

$3,331

Hammered Iron Art Deco "Serpent" Console with Onyx Top, France, 1930s

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Striking Art Deco console in hammered wrought-iron with a decorated with a snake on each leg. The

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Hammered Iron Art Deco "Serpent" Console with Onyx Top, France, 1930s

$6,926

Amsterdam School Entry or Console Table with Curved Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An expressive Amsterdam School entry or console table, crafted from solid mahogany, showcases

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Amsterdam School Entry or Console Table with Curved Feet

$1,150

Art Deco Wall Console w/ Calacatta Viola Marble Top - Raymond Subes Style

By Raymond Subes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco entry console table with Calacatta Viola Mable top. Wood piece must be attached to the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Brass

Art Deco Wall Console w/ Calacatta Viola Marble Top - Raymond Subes Style

$5,096 Sale Price

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Console Art Deco, entrance cabinet, in burl walnut and ebonized walnut.

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1920s Art Deco entrance cabinet, console , in burl walnut and ebonized walnut . Black marble with

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Crystal, Marble

Console Art Deco, entrance cabinet, in burl walnut and ebonized walnut.

$4,538

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Glass and Iron

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: iron and glass France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Iron

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Glass and Iron

$6,600 / item

Pair of French Art Deco Demilune Wrought Iron Consoles with Marble Tops

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of period Art Deco consoles, each having a demilune top of Nero Portoro marble. The black

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Demilune Wrought Iron Consoles with Marble Tops

$5,950 / set

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

A charming antique American kitchen range warming oven wood stove converted into a unique table

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

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Metal, Iron

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

$2,625

Pair of Consoles with drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of consoles Material: wood and bronze Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Consoles with drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

$25,000 / set

Art Deco Style French Wood Table

Located in Miami, FL

lacquer table that is versatile in nature as it can be used as a console, a desk, a center foyer or

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer

Art Deco Style French Wood Table

$15,000

Pair Large Art Deco Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Wall-Mount Consoles

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very large Art Deco period parcel gilt wrought iron console tables with verdigris green

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair Large Art Deco Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Wall-Mount Consoles

$12,000 / set

Vintage Console Table with Mirror, 1980s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Eclectic set consisting of console table and mirror, 1980s. Bronze metal finish, metal corners and

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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Metal

Vintage Console Table with Mirror, 1980s, Set of 2

$3,343 / set

French Modernist Illuminated Glass and Palisander Cubist Console Table

Located in New York City, NY

Price listed is per single console. A pair is available. Exquisite French Art Deco highly

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Nickel

French Modernist Illuminated Glass and Palisander Cubist Console Table

$7,875

Italian Art Deco corner wood consoles with black marble top, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco corner wood consoles with black marble top, 1940s Pair of corner console tables

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Vintage 1940s Italian Console Tables

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Wood

Italian Art Deco corner wood consoles with black marble top, 1940s

$12,238 / set

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in wood and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood, Glass

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in wood and glass

$20,000 / item

Pair of Consoles in wood and bronze France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Consoles in wood and bronze France, 1920, Art Deco

$7,900 / item

Console with Bar in Wood and Chrome, France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: wood and chrome France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Chrome

Console with Bar in Wood and Chrome, France, 1920, Art Deco

$11,000

French Art Deco Wall-Mounted Console with Black Marble Top, 1940s - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

Sold and priced individually. This console table features a streamlined Art Deco design

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Chrome

French Art Deco Wall-Mounted Console with Black Marble Top, 1940s - 2 Available

$3,200 / item

1920s Art Deco Bronze Console and Mirror Set by La Salle Iron Works

Located in Augusta, GA

Art Deco bronze console and mirror set Made in the 1920s by La Salle Iron Works Made In NYC Marked

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Console Tables

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Bronze

1920s Art Deco Bronze Console and Mirror Set by La Salle Iron Works

$8,800 Sale Price

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French Semicircular Art Déco Console Black Piano Lacquer, Black Glass Top Plate

Located in Salzburg, AT

Semicircular Art Déco console black piano lacquer, black glass top plate Elegant, light-footed

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2010s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Glass, Beech

French Semicircular Art Déco Console Black Piano Lacquer, Black Glass Top Plate

$4,657 / item

French Art Deco console or pied de stalle in oak wood, ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / console / oak wood / Art deco / Mid-century Elegant high Art Deco console or pied

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Oak

French Art Deco console or pied de stalle in oak wood, ca. 1920

$2,209

Maison Jansen Black Metal Two-Tier Console Table, 1980s

By M2000 Furniture Co. 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern Maison Jansen two-tier console table. Crafted in Belgium during the 1980s, this piece

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Art Deco Console Tables

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Steel

Maison Jansen Black Metal Two-Tier Console Table, 1980s

$2,200

French Maison Jansen Style Steel And Brass Sword Console Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Houston, TX

French Maison Jansen Style Steel And Brass Sword Console Table This beautiful French modern Jansen

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass, Steel

French Maison Jansen Style Steel And Brass Sword Console Table

$5,650

ART DECO EXOTIC MORADO BRASS VANCUCCi SUNBURST CONSOLE BY THEODORE ALEXANDER

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A striking Art Deco–inspired exotic Morado (rosewood) veneered console table

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20th Century British Console Tables

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Hardwood

ART DECO EXOTIC MORADO BRASS VANCUCCi SUNBURST CONSOLE BY THEODORE ALEXANDER

$2,388

RALPH LAUREN CLIVEDON AMERiCAN HARDWOOD MACASSAR MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Ebony, American Mahogany with solid marble top Ralph Lauren Clivedon console table Please note the

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20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble

RALPH LAUREN CLIVEDON AMERiCAN HARDWOOD MACASSAR MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE

$10,920

Edgar Brandt, Art Deco Console, Altesse Model, Cast Iron, Grand Antique Marble

By Edgar Brandt

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Edgar Brandt, Art Deco Console, Altesse Model, Cast Iron, Black & White Grand Antique Marble

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

Edgar Brandt, Art Deco Console, Altesse Model, Cast Iron, Grand Antique Marble

$51,351

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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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