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Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware
By Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial narrow console table with two carved drawers This piece has a two-pedestal legs
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware
Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware
$2,137 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29.34 in W 31.5 in D 11.23 in
Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
narrow desk or console table. Would make a great entry way or hallway table. Beautiful in person very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ofir Customizable Console Table in Grey Partridge Eye by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Console Table in black lacquer with one drawer and grey Partridge eye finish. Bespoke
Category

2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1290 Hand painted Venetian style desk with gilt finish.
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique c1920s Country Cabriole Leg Solid Oak Light Profile Desk Console Table
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pegged Construction Antique c1920s Country Cabriole Leg Solid Oak Light Profile Desk Console Table
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Console Occasional Table Desk by Fratelli Mora Carved Ebonized Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Italian Renaissance console or occasional table or desk by Fratelli Mora
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Spanish 19th C. Desk or Console Table with Beautiful Lyre-Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
an attractive console, entry table, or a small writing desk.
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT 2x 11" leaves with
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Minimal Desk or Console Table in Poplar Burl Veneer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Inspired by elegant French Art Deco Designs, this table is hand made by our skilled carpenters in a
Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar

French Light Gray Console Table in solid wood by E. Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This muscade grey rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

French Light Gray Console Table in solid wood by E. Gizard, Paris
French Light Gray Console Table in solid wood by E. Gizard, Paris
$3,981 / item
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Barley Twist Mahogany Desk Console or Library Table by Imperial
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning 19th Century single drawer desk or library console table having turned mahogany legs and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bone Tile Mid-Century Modern Wall Console Table Vanity with Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern bone tile dressing table vanity with matching 22 x 23 x 39 armchair.
Category

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

Materials

Bone

Karl Springer Lucite, Glass and Gold Plated Over Brass Console, Desk or Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant vintage Karl Springer console table, writing desk, entry table or dining table has 4
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold, Brass

Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí
By Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial desk or console table with two drawers signed by Valentí This piece has a two
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí
Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí
$5,496 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 50.99 in D 25.4 in
19th Century Swedish Black-Painted Writing Desk with Brass Fittings
Located in Atlanta, GA
elements, making it versatile for use as a writing table, console, or small vanity. Its understated
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Bleached Oak Table, 18th Century
Located in London, London
poetic, this is a piece that brings soul to an interior—ideal as a console, writing table, or quiet
Category

Antique 18th Century British Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Table, 18th Century
Bleached Oak Table, 18th Century
$714
H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Center Table with Breccia Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
carvings. Elegant and sculptural, it would serve beautifully as a console, writing, or center table in a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exposed Dowel Shape Legs Floating Top 3 Drawers Walnut Desk Table Console Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exposed dowel shape legs floating top 3 drawers walnut desk table console mint.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Gray-Blue Rectangular Console Table in Solid Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This grey blue rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood Stone CA . Rare large
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Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Messier 77 Console, 21st Century Modern Luxury Gold and Copper Desk Console
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
elegance embraced in the depth of materials of this freestanding console table is making much to carve its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Gold Leaf

Catalan Spanish Lady Desk or Console Table in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Catalan Spanish lady desk or console table in carved walnut & iron stretcher with five
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Catalan Spanish Lady Desk or Console Table in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Catalan Spanish Lady Desk or Console Table in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
$3,980 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Spine Console - Atelier Linné
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
Console "Spine" by Atelier Linné: Console made of tinted Oak and Glossy Eucalyptus. Size: 130 x 60
Category

2010s French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spine Console - Atelier Linné
Spine Console - Atelier Linné
$11,293 / item
H 11.78 in W 20.15 in D 9.3 in
Antique French desk/ console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French console, the legas are in a shape of harp, the details and the patina is much
Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French desk/ console
Antique French desk/ console
$2,350
H 28 in W 32 in D 20 in
Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

Spanish 18th Century Walnut Fratino Table with Carved Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional and modern interiors. Whether used as a console, writing desk, or center table, this Spanish
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this piece works beautifully as a writing table, console, or entry chest. A rare combination of beauty
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-20th Century, Writing Desk in Mahogany, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaj Gottlob, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
desk blends utility with craftsmanship, making it suitable as a writing desk, console table, or
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Design Oval Console Table (or desk) in Solid Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This console table is made of solid ash wood and designed by the famous Parisian Designer Eric
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
$4,572 / item
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
White Lacquer Console or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
White lacquered desk, two drawers with brass ring pulls. Clearance height 23.5. Desk or console
Category

1990s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer Console or Desk
White Lacquer Console or Desk
$1,600
H 29 in W 47.25 in D 22.5 in
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
writing desk, console table, or decorative centerpiece, this piece adds sophistication and history to any
Category

Antique 1780s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
$3,196 Sale Price
36% Off
H 30 in W 73.5 in D 31 in
Miniforms JUMBO Console by Paolo Cappello
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jumbo is a solid looking console designed to meet the challenges of the home office or limited
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Miniforms JUMBO Console by Paolo Cappello
Miniforms JUMBO Console by Paolo Cappello
$7,242 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 30.32 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in
Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
Located in Nice, FR
condition. Two drawers on the front with original entry. It can be used as a console or serving trolley in
Category

Antique 1880s English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
$1,664
H 40.56 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Fine Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Serving / Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
. This versatile piece can be used as a serving table, console, writing table, or statement hall table
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Rustic Wooden Sideboard Storage Console With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
, kitchen storage cabinet, entry console, or display piece, offering both style and practical utility. A
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Fine French 1970s Palisander Desk-Console-Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
are veneered, it may be placed in the middle of a room. Can also be used as a console, a dresser or a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Fine French 1970s Palisander Desk-Console-Commode
Fine French 1970s Palisander Desk-Console-Commode
$14,800
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand bar console Les Arcs 1800 France 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
piece can serve as both a wall console or a writing desk, adapting effortlessly to various interiors. It
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand bar console Les Arcs 1800 France 1973
Charlotte Perriand bar console Les Arcs 1800 France 1973
$12,184
H 18.12 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
Paul M. Jones Bronze and Glass Console
Located in Hudson, NY
Paul M. Jones bronze and glass console.
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Paul M. Jones Bronze and Glass Console
Paul M. Jones Bronze and Glass Console
$6,800
H 32.25 in W 50 in D 19 in
Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Simply stunning console table or petite writing table desk lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French lacquered console table or petite writing desk crafted from mahogany with a chic
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Console, Pine Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Console, Pine Wood, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Console, Pine Wood, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Console, Pine Wood, 1960s
$5,706
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Francois Linke Louis XV Carved Wood Marble Top Console
By François Linke
Located in Tarzana, CA
FRANCOIS LINKE LOUIS XV CARVED WOOD MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLE, CIRCA 1890, By Francois Linke. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

1970s brutalist desk or console by Albert Féraud
By Albert Feraud
Located in Paris, FR
Little desk or console, composed of folded and entangled metal tubes. Rectangular glass slab.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s brutalist desk or console by Albert Féraud
1970s brutalist desk or console by Albert Féraud
$23,775
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Balkrisna Doshi Le Corbusier.
By Le Corbusier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Le Corbusier. This item was originally designed by Indian Architect
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Joel s Console 25 Functional, Decorative Appeal, Made of Wood
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
sleek console tables, each piece is a testament to the bold simplicity and functional elegance of these
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Joel
s Console 25 Functional, Decorative Appeal, Made of Wood
Joel
s Console 25 Functional, Decorative Appeal, Made of Wood
$8,912 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
gives a floating effect. A perfect desk, table or console to place against the wall because of its
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
$2,225 Sale Price
44% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 76 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
$4,564 / item
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
$4,564 / item
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
$3,126 / item
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Medium Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Medium Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Medium Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
$3,911 / item
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
$3,911 / item
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Small Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 76 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Small Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
$3,126 / item
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Console Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the console writing table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each console writing table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 414 options for an antique or vintage console writing table now, or shop our selection of 28 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a console writing table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A console writing table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one console writing table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company and Paul Evans produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Console Writing Table?

Prices for a console writing table start at $1 and top out at $138,000 with the average selling for $3,800.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Console Writing Table
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.