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Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Consoles/Servers or Commodes with Marble Tops
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical style consoles with inverted sides and marble tops. These fine Maison
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables
$5,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Consoles/Servers or Commodes with Marble Tops
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical style consoles with inverted sides and marble tops. These fine Maison
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
Asian Style Console Commode
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Asian style console commode
Size: 50” W x 18” D x 35” H
Door opening 15” x 14.5”.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Satinwood Demi Lune Commode, 19th century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Satinwood Paint Decorated Demi Lune Commode
Category
Antique 19th Century English Console Tables
Burled Elm Empire Bedside Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A burled elm Empire peite commode with black rectangular top, 3 drawers below with bronze
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Italian Burled Patchwork Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Small Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique vintage Italian burled olive wood console or commode with very elegant silhouette. Item
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables
$5,600
H 38 in W 41 in D 15.5 in
Fine Italian 1940s Commode or Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine Italian 1940s walnut credenza, commode, console, or dresser by Paolo Buffa. Sycamore inlays in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Adams Style Demilune Console Tables or Commodes
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Adams style demilune console tables or commodes. A fine pair of inlaid satinwood and walnut
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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rare Pair Antique Circa 1900 Adams Satinwood Console Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
commodes with their original finish and gorgeous painted scenery of maidens and floral scenes. The finish
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Commodes or Consoles
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century marble top and ormolu-mounted one drawer consoles or commodes.
Exquisite
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Monumental Adams Style Demilune Consoles Cabinets or Commodes
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Palatial Adams style demilune consoles cabinets or commodes. Each with a fine inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Georgian Style Console, Commode, Cabinets, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Tortoise Shell Veneer Console or Commode Cabinets
Each having a tortoise shell style veneer
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$4,800 / set
H 37 in W 43 in D 19 in
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive commode by Harold Ionson. Made of birdseye maple, satinwood and Honduras
Category
Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
$30,000
H 51.5 in W 39.25 in D 24.5 in
Vintage French Provincial Tessellated Stone Bombe Chest Commode Console Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Provincial bombe chest or commode featuring serpentine form with hand painted trophy
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
$1,100
H 35 in W 55 in D 25 in
Italian Revival Commode Entry Console Dresser Chest of Drawers Acanthus
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Italian Revival Commode. A rectangular form with serpentine design featuring 3
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$1,300
H 33 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
hardware and is supported by cabriole feet. Great for use as a bedroom dresser, console cabinet, buffet or
Category
1990s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$3,100
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany commodes or dessert consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of late 19th century Louis Xvi style commodes. The pair has much of the construction found in
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage French Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany Commode Bar Server Console Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XVI inspired petite buffet, bar cabinet, commode, hall console or server. Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,600
H 38.5 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Venetian or Italian Floral Decorated Painted Commode Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
The commodini of bombe' form with painted scrolls and inset floral panels . Each with three drawers. Probably made with an intentional distress look and time has added more wear. The...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,900 / set
H 30.06 in W 22 in D 14 in
Theodore Alexander Regency Style Demilune Mahogany Commode Console Table Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Demilune / Crescent / Halfmoon hall table by Theodore Alexander, circa 2000s. Features a mahogany burl frame with four drawers and foliate and foliate inlaid stiles over...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$3,500
H 36 in W 27 in D 17 in
Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
With flame mahogany veneers (sans traverse across the drawers). Columnettes,
In a greenish black paint with gilded bronze plinths and capitals. Some wear to the paint where the bron...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Baker Italian Provincial French Cherry Commode Console Cabinet Entry Hall Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning console cabinet or commode by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s. Made from Merisier (French
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$2,000
H 32 in W 33.5 in D 11 in
Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Maison Jansen stamped gilt ormolu bronze marble top commode chest in the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$8,950
H 36 in W 69 in D 24 in
Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
stunning Mahogany and Nickel 2-Drawer Console Table, expertly designed by the celebrated designer Paul
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
$8,000
H 34.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture McMillen Walnut Serpentine Louis XV Bombe Chest Commode Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Furniture McMillan collection bombe chest. Inspired by Classic Louis XV and French Provincial styling, Naturally distressed shaped walnut with a serpentine top. Features four d...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,000
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 35 in
Maitland Smith Louis XV Stone Top Bombe Commode Chest Console Hand Painted
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith hand painted stone top chest, circa 1990s. Features Louis XV styling with hand painted floral detail and brass hardware. Measures: 52".
Category
1990s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
$2,350
H 36.5 in W 52 in D 20 in
1980s Five-Drawer Bambu and Rattan Handmade Console
Located in Marbella, ES
Side panels and drawers covered in rattan lattice. Edges framed in bambu, giving the piece strength and beauty.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of English Burl Walnut and Giltwood Console Chests
Located in Nashville, TN
Each commode with two drawers over two doors. Figured walnut over giltwood shell frieze .Warm
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Elm Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Elm Console
Category
Early 20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Louis XVI Style Console
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century mahogany and gilded bronze Louis XVI style console.
One large drawer. Gilded brass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$9,153
H 35.44 in W 50.01 in D 17.72 in
Twelve Drawer Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reclaimed conacaste wood cabinet with 12 drawers
Category
20th Century Guatemalan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Directoire Style Console
Located in Austin, TX
French Directoire style console with a "Trianon gray" and white patina, three drawers and tapered
Category
Vintage 1920s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Console Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console chest of drawers in mahogany with slate top and brass handles on later base, originating in
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Scandinavian Console Drawer Unit
Located in London, GB
Danish midcentury console unit with drawers. Wonderful figuring and grain. Leather finger pulls to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Vintage Console / Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest or console case piece from Italy in the mid-century style. This chest features beautiful teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Teak
1920s English Neoclassical Painted Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English, 1920s demi-lune commode with beautiful hand-painted and carved decorations in the
Category
Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
1750s Louis Seize XVI Golden Console Table with Marble and original Mirror
Located in Ulm, DE
Console Table with Mirror
detailed ornaments
wood, gold leaf
marble
original mirror with blind
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
$23,180 / set
H 96.46 in W 50.79 in D 20.48 in
1990s Spanish Modern Design Console Table with Three Drawers and Wall Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Spanish modern design wooden console table with wall mirror decorated using glass, mirrors
Category
1990s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$14,265
H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Console 1940 René Prou in Sycamore and Patinated Wrought Iron, Parchment Drawer
By René Prou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console 1940 René Prou sycamore and wrought iron wrought, parchment drawer
Measures: H 71cm, W
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$3,804
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in
Breistein Möbelfabrik Teak Low Console
Located in Garnerville, NY
Teak construction four drawer low dresser or console. Solid teak legs. Attributed to Breistein
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Louis XVI Style Console Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest or console case piece from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century Danish Teak Console
Located in High Point, NC
Combining a geometric silhouette with the opulent warmth of teak, this vintage console cabinet
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
20th Century Danish Teak Console
Located in High Point, NC
Combining a geometric silhouette with the opulent warmth of teak, this vintage console cabinet
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1970s Gony Nava Four-Door Gilt Brass and Mirror Console with Eight Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s four-door and eight-drawer gilt brass and mirror studded console by renowned artisan Gony
Category
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$9,391 / item
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 15.95 in
A pair painted neoclassical style consoles
Located in New York, NY
A pair painted, marble top, neoclassical style consoles w. mirrored backs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Atypical Fir Console, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1960
Beautiful wooden console constructed in fir, with carved legs and wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Danish Low Console with Drawers
Located in London, GB
A midcentury Danish low-console produced, circa 1960. Low and long to suit a variety of interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Briarwood Art Deco Console, 1940s
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian briarwood console from the 1940s with two drawers and beautiful shaped handles. The mirror
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Console or Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-century furnishing that can be used as a console or chest of drawers. The glass top is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1880s French Provincial Console Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from France, circa 1880. Eight pullout / pull-out drawers are framed by fluted column moldings. Shell-like curves of the drawer handles provide a gentle cou...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Iron
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Console Server Cabinet 1920s
Located in North York, ON
This solid mahogany commode cabinet is modeled after the Federal style of furniture design. Made in
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Classic Server/Console With Drawers Inside
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very elegant, in the style of Tommi Parzinger server with drawers inside. Polished brass hardware, sculptural base.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Drawer Console Bernini, Italy, 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Drawer console table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Price is each x 5 available
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
sku 1382C
Price is each x 5
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The half cabinet is walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Wooden chest/console attributed to Tomaso Buzzi - Italy 60s
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Paris, FR
High chest that can be used as a console or sideboard. This wooden piece of furniture is attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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