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Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
-century Italian decorative furniture, this console buffet features a cream-toned finish accented with gilt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century modern cabinet console vanity by Vittorio Dassi,
Italy, 1950s
This exceptional mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cut Glass, Maple
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 80 in D 20 in
French Slender Console Cabinet w/Marble Top
Tambour Doors, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French console chest with tambour doors and its original marble top, from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$6,160
H 41.25 in W 72.75 in D 15.5 in
Davis Cabinet Co Cerused Oak Chinoiserie Chest Dresser Nightstand Console Stand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers / dresser / nightstand / TV console. Made of
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
Mario Ceroli Chest of Drawers Console in Pine for Poltronova c. 1975
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional, highly architectural chest of drawers constructed of solid, untreated Russian pine, with each of the four drawer fronts fitted with a repeating series of semicircular...
Category
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,400
H 34 in W 28 in D 9 in
Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, White Marble, 1980s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, white marble, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$16,924
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 17.72 in
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm
Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Burl
$1,380
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$8,907 / item
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Directoire Louis XVI demilune console table embodies the refined neoclassical
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
marble-top burled wood half commodes with a top drawer and front door.
Dimensions:
Console
H 34.75"
W
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,300 / set
H 34.75 in W 39.75 in D 16.25 in
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
By Bloomingdale
s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,800
H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in
Vintage Old Meeting House Maple Queen Anne Lowboy Buffet Sideboard Console 54"
By Winchendon
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Old Meeting House Queen Anne style buffet / sideboard / console / credenza. Made of maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
$1,050 Sale Price
47% Off
H 36 in W 54 in D 22 in
Italian Patch Olive Burl Wood Bombe Shape Hall Cabinet Console Cabinet Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine petit wall console credenza chest meticulously finished in thick olive burl wood veneers. Two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Burl
$4,200
H 31 in W 31 in D 14 in
1980s Asian Two Drawer
Two Door Mahogany Console Table w/ Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Asian two drawer and two door mahogany console table with bronze handles.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$2,612
H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in
Small Italian Console with a Mirror by Mobili Permanente Cantù in the 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian piece, consisting of a mirror and a wall mounting console, dates from the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,396
H 6.3 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Console Table by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Ulm, DE
serves wonderfully as a sideboard or console table, adding a distinct, luxurious flair to entryways
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,876 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 55.91 in D 15.75 in
John Stuart Three Drawer Rosewood Bachelor Chest Mid Century Console Stand Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Three Drawer Rosewood Night stand Side End Table Chest Mid Century Modern MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$4,200
H 28 in W 36 in D 20 in
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Absolutely gorgeous demilune hand painted cabinet console
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Dressers
Materials
Olive
$4,800
H 31 in W 35 in D 14 in
Important Royal German Rococo Mirror, Circa 1745-1755
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
designs of consoles, commodes and mirrors was published by Hoppenhaupt around 1753, and can be linked to a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
In the manner of Maison Jansen, Ebonized, Mirrored, and Parcel-gilt Console
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This capacious art deco cabinet has two doors, edged with mirrored panels and gilt trim, that open to reveal four interior shelves. Four drawers are arranged just beneath its white m...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$30,000
H 82.5 in W 82.5 in D 16 in
Commode by Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Original commode by Giuseppe Scapinelli designed and produced in Brazil. Made out of Caviuna wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Important Pair of Lacquered Commodes with Mirror from Italy, Milan, 1850
Located in Cervia, IT
Important pair of lacquered commodes with mirror from Italy, Milan, 1850.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$10,451 / set
H 64.18 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Style Commode Chest Drawers Console Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning Art Deco style console table or commode.
Interesting piece that works in both capacities
Category
2010s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paul Laszlo Console and mirror
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic Laszlo console and mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pierluigi Colli Maple and Palmwood Console
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
Elegant ebonized console table with four drawers and two doors.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Palmwood, Wood
Slide Console
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
Modern and widely customizable wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Console Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Walnut, handcrafted hardware, transitional.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
ITALIAN CONSOLE BUREAU
Located in New York, NY
EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTHERN ITALIAN PEARWOOD CONSOLE BUREAU
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Florentine Creme Painted and Parcel Gilt Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Having a rectangular sienna marble top over a conforming creme painted apron decorated with giltwood grapevines all on circular tapering legs headed by acanthus leaf tips with furthe...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ribbon Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, Gray Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,950 / item
H 53 in W 22 in D 12 in
Original Parzinger Console with Glass Top
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Huntington, NY
Fluted Mahogany Commode with Brass Hardware
Center drawer
Storage shelving on left
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Grand-Scale 19th Century Mahogany Console
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Very impressive, grand-scale early 19th century Italian mahogany console table with fantastic
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Jacques Adnet Mirrored Two-Drawer Console
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great cabinet with great foxing and patina to mirrors.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Painted Venetian Demilune Console SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Great very old half moon painted Venetian console. There is one large door that affords much
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George III Satinwood Demilune Console Cabinet, circa 1790
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fine George III satinwood demilune console cabinet inlaid with marquetry, crossbanded with mahogany
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Half-Moon Console Louis XVI Style, Late 19th
Located in LES LILAS, FR
Louis XVI style furniture. Fluted legs, gilded brass galleries and marble top. Half-moon shape. Opening on three drawers (two keys) Mirror in the center.
The marble is a little dir...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
21st Century Unique CONSOLE SAUVEGARDE by Fabien Cadamuro from France
By Fabien Cadamuro
Located in Paris, FR
Sauvegarde is a console made of glass, brass, and oxidized steel. It is an artistic piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
$28,504
H 63 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Large Art Deco Style Console In Straw Marquetry unique piece
By Studio Art Deco
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Large Art Deco-inspired straw marquetry console in straw marquetry unique piece designed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Straw
Ribbon Wall Mounted Console, Ivory Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
listing is for the console only, no mirror-please contact us to include the mirror
This item is sometimes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$5,975 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 12 in
Ribbon Wall Mounted Console, Gray Ash Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
with a gray stain and satin bronze ribbon handles.
This listing is for the console only, no mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$5,975 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 12 in
Wall Mounted Console, Black Ash Wood
Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
listing is for the console only, no mirror-please contact us to include the mirror
This item is sometimes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bronze
$5,975 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 12 in
Console inox design François Monnet pour Kappa / Uginox vintage Space Age 1970
By François Monnet
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Meuble TV ou Hi-Fi / console en inox brossé et plexiglass.
Design par François Monnet pour Kappa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,563
H 22.05 in W 29.73 in D 15.75 in
Ribbon Wall Mounted Console Drawer, Ivory Wood, Silver Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
$5,150 / item
H 8.75 in W 28 in D 12 in
Wall Mounted Console Drawer, Black Wood
Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bronze
$6,250 / item
H 8.75 in W 36 in D 12 in
Ribbon Wall Mounted Console Drawer, Ivory Wood, Silver Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
$10,000 / set
H 8.75 in W 28 in D 12 in
Ribbon Wall-Mounted Console
Mirror, Black Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,950 / item
H 53 in W 22 in D 12 in
Ribbon Wall Mounted Console
Mirror, Ivory Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,950 / item
H 53 in W 22 in D 12 in
Modern Light Cream Console or Dressing Table in Lacquered Wood
Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Modern light cream console or dressing table in lacquered wood & polished brass Malala console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$9,442
H 36.62 in W 61.42 in D 23.63 in
Wall Mounted Console w/ Doors, Ivory Wood
Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bronze
$5,975 / item
H 10 in W 55 in D 10 in
Art Deco Console Commode Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular Art Deco console commode with eight drawers, elm and rosewood veneer and black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Elm, Lacquer, Mirror
Ebonized Baker French Directoire Gilded Commode Console Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
commode with gilded accents and a nice original finish. This cabinet can be used as a console table or a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Directoire Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Style Console Tables or Commodes
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger style console tables or commodes. Fine custom quality Parzinger looking
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
The commode en console with grey marble top resting on rectangular base in walnut and tulipwood
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical style console with inverted sides and marble top. This fine Maison Jansen
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,250
H 37.75 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
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Consoles And Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of consoles and commodes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique consoles and commodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 125 antique and vintage consoles and commodes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Consoles and commodes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Consoles and commodes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Debra Folz, Kai Kristiansen and Andreas Bachmann each produced beautiful consoles and commodes that are worth considering.
How Much are Consoles And Commodes?
Consoles and commodes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Consoles And Commodes
- What is a commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs. - What is a bombe commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
- What is a television console?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A television console in our current era likely refers to an entertainment center — what is often a wooden cabinet that houses your television and other media-related technology. The contemporary entertainment center owes to the television consoles of yore — initially, a television console was a type of CRT television (cathode ray tube) that increasingly became obsolete beginning in the 1980s. Shop a range of modern and vintage television consoles on 1stDibs.
- What is a console sink?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A console sink is a cross between a wall-mounted sink and a pedestal sink. Both the sink and the countertop are mounted to the wall and supported by two or four legs.
- What is a media console for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A media console is used for holding the components of a home entertainment system. Some have spaces for a television or have low-profile designs that make them ideal for placing below a wall-mounted TV. Most feature shelving for cable and satellite boxes, DVD and Blu-Ray players and gaming consoles. You can also find pieces with storage space for DVDs, Blu-Rays, games and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of media consoles.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a credenza and a console is design. A credenza is an elongated low cabinet usually containing shelves concealed by cabinet doors. Some also have open shelving and drawers. On the other hand, a console is a tall, long and narrow table. Consoles may provide storage space in the form of open shelves or drawers, but some are simple tables with no storage features beyond their tops. Shop a selection of console tables and credenzas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a console and a credenza is that one is a table, while the other is a cabinet. Console tables are narrow, tall tables often placed in entryways, hallways and living rooms against a wall or behind a sofa. They may feature drawers or open shelving for storing items. On the other hand, a credenza is a long, low cabinet used to store supplies in offices, entertainment center components in living rooms and other items elsewhere in a home. Most credenzas feature cabinets concealed behind doors. Find a wide range of consoles and credenzas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In a living room, a console is a type of table. 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. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of console tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 2023In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
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