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Antique Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Acanthus Carved Mahogany Card Table C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
from rich mahogany, the table showcases a beautifully grained surface and a classic fold-over top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Flower Display Table, Dutch, Inlaid, Console, Gate Leg, Georgian, 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique flower display table. A Dutch, mahogany and inlaid fold-over gate leg console
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

19th Century English Victorian Burl Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid fold over card table, having a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

William IV Mahogany Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William IV Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table Item Code: LC1132 Circa 1835 A fine William IV mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Satinwood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 19th Century Mahogany Satinwood fold-over Card Table with fiddleback
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George 11 Concertina Action Card Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
George II period mahogany fold-over card table with a hidden drawer on the front frieze, the
Category

Antique 1740s English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality George III Mahogany Inlaid Card Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb and highly refined George III mahogany fold-over card table distinguished by its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

ORIGINAL DISTRESSED ANTiQUE GEORGIAN SHERATON DEMI LUNE CARVED TABLE LEATHER TOP
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
early 19th century circa 1780-1820 Georgian fold over card table with Sheraton inlay and floral
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

18th Century Pair Irish Mahogany Card Tables
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century pair Irish mahogany fold-over card tables with green baize interiors. The pair with
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Card Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany fold-over card table, the shaped and moulded top raised over
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Sheraton Inlaid Hand Painted Demilune Card Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Sheraton period fold over demilune card or games table i maple wood with walnut inlays
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Bevan. Marsh Jones Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement walnut ebonized card table
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones Cribb
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, made by Marsh Jones and Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut ebonized card table with
Category

Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Regency Card Table Stamped Gillows Of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Regency mahogany fold over games table, the hinged rectangular top with beaded edge
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Serpentine Card Console Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique mahogany serpentine fold-over card table, circa 1880 in date. This
Category

Antique 1880s Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

William IV Burr Yew Wood Card Table with Carved Lion Paw Base, c.1830 (Scottish)
By James Morison
Located in Leeds, GB
is present, typical of burr veneers on fold-over card tables of this period and not detrimental to
Category

Antique 1820s Scottish William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Yew

Louis XVI Style Parquetry Inlaid Card Table, circa 1890 Linke Style
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Parquetry inlaid fold over card table, having gilded ormolu
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany Demi Lune Games Card or Tea Table George III
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of an Early Irish Mahogany Georgian Demi-lune Fold-over Games Table of outstanding
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut

Stunning Original J Kendell Co circa 1830 Redwood Tea Card Table Sublime
By Kendell Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Rosewood fold over games or tea table A rare and exquisite piece, highly collectable, the Rosewood
Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mesa de juegos francesa plegable de nogal, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
French Walnut Fold-Over Game Table, circa 1920. Versatile and functional, this walnut game table
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Set Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps/ Side Table Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
library steps which fold over into a side table, each step with the original inset gold tooled tan leather
Category

Mid-20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Gentlemans Satinwood Rosewood Crossbanded Speciman Cabinet Early 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of an early Irish Mahogany Georgian Demi-Lune fold-over games table of outstanding
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut, Satin

William IV Mahogany Fold Over Table, circa 1830
Located in Edinburgh, GB
William IV mahogany fold-over table, circa 1830. The rectangular top in quality figured mahogany
Category

Antique 1830s William IV Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Campaign Fold-Over Table
Located in New York, NY
A top quality Campaign table of rich depth of color. The design of this table is very practical
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Side Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pine fold over table with 6 tapered legs on brass wheels . Folds in the center with brass hinges
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Farm Tables

Materials

Brass

Scottish Mahogany and Inlaid Foldover Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Scottish (Edinburgh) mahogany and inlaid fold-over table, circa 1810. The demilune top with double
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Fold-Over Banquet Table
Located in Wells, ME
Fine and rare Regency fold-over banquet table, turned and reeded legs with original casters
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Sets

Mahogany George II Period Antique Fold over Tea Table
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany George II Period antique fold over tea table of pleasing small proportions. The solid
Category

Antique 1750s George II Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Fold over Games Table
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this fine quality antique mahogany games table In the Geo II style. Shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European George III Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Fold Over Card Table
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
George II mahogany fold over card table with "Guinea pits", lappet headed turned legs and eagle
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Fold-Over Demilune Card Table / Games Table
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
19th century late Victorian mahogany inlaid demilune card table with satinwood inlay on square
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Fold Over Card Table
Located in London, west Sussex
This very handsome George III mahogany serpentine shaped fold over card table features a hand
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Figured Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table
Located in London, west Sussex
This elegant and very good looking 19th century French figured mahogany fold over card table stands
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Period Coromadel Calamander Fold-Over Card Table
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The card or gaming table is superbly figured, veneered and built in solid striped coromandel from
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Game Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

William IV Fold Over Tea Table in the manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Northwich, GB
A very good William IV mahogany fold over tea table in the manner of Gillows, with a carved central
Category

Antique 1830s British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Fold over Card Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Louis XV style French marquetry and ormolu-mounted fold over card table, circa 1920. The shaped top
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 18th Century Fold Over Tea Table In Mahogany ( REF AF-3422 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
An 18th-century tea table in mahogany, showcasing a refined yet simplistic design. This elegant
Category

Antique 18th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Black Walnut Quarter Veneered Fold over Card
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
High Victorian black walnut quarter veneered fold over card on geometrical solid carved walnut base
Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Card Table 19th Century Mahogany Folding Inlaid Console Table
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century banded mahogany fold over card table. The folding hinged demilune top
Category

Antique 19th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Swedish Extension Farm Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual 5 legged Swedish farm table with fold over extension top. Beautiful age patina on original
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Tables

Edwardian Mahogany Demi Lune Hall Table / Card Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5615 Fine quality and very elegant Edwardian half moon fold over card table / console table
Category

Early 20th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4855 fine quality Regency mahogany fold over tea table, having stunning figured mahogany top with
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Serving Table, Dining Table Oak Unique Design by Garners
Located in Uppingham, GB
Handmade oak hall or serving table that opens into a dining table. The fold over leaves open for a
Category

2010s English Country Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Organic Modern Dining Table with California White Oak and Aluminum: Tranquility
By Michael Olshefski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flowing into an estuary. The aluminum legs gently fold over the table top and are trimmed in leather to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Boulle Serpentine Front Games Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
French Serpentine fronted boulle fold-over games table, circa 1870. Covered in red tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 19th Century Game Tables

George III Scottish Rosewood Games Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III Scottish rosewood, fold over games table in the manner of William Trotter of Edinburgh
Category

Antique 19th Century Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Style Solid Mahogany Demilune Side Table
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Good quality mahogany side table with fold over top revealing circular baize games playing surface
Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Ebonized Veneered Game Console Table
Located in Ljubljana, SI
German Biedermeier period ebonized fold-over game or console table, the guttered column stands on a
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Oak, Poplar

A 19th Century Burr Walnut Games Table
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th. c Burr Walnut Fold Over Top Games Table, drawers are lined in boxwood, excellent quality.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Claw Foot Conversion Game Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fall River, MA
inlaid game table for checkers, chess or backgammon. A second top folds over to replace the game table
Category

20th Century Philippine Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George I Walnut Feather Banded Corner Table
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
The prettiest George I figured walnut and feather banded corner table, the fold over triangular top
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Occasional Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An exceptional quality English Victorian burr walnut and amboyna crossbanded serpentine shaped fold
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Walnut Game Table, circa 1770
Located in Houston, TX
concealed interior for gaming supplies is revealed. This open area also supports the fold over game table
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Walnut

17th Century Oak Credence Table.
Located in Skipton, GB
legs, a rear gate with two smaller turned legs which support the fold over top. This table also has an
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century British Jacobean Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An excellent quality French Napoleon III freestanding serpentine shaped fold over games or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table
By Paul Somani
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality French Napoleon III freestanding serpentine shaped fold over games or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

An early 18th c. George I Mahogany Trifold Game Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
when folded over reveals a backgammon table
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Boulle Occasional Table
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A fantastic quality French freestanding serpentine shaped fold over games or occasional table in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Fold Over Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fold over table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every fold over table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a fold over table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right fold over table, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one fold over table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster London, Liberty Co. and Collinson Lock produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Over Table?

A fold over table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,512, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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 Fold Over Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a snooker table and a pool table comes down to dimensions. Generally, a snooker table is larger than a pool table, also called a billiards table. The increased size is due to the fact that a snooker game typically uses a total of 21 balls, compared to the 9 to 15 used during a pool game. Both types of gaming tables have six pockets, but those on a snooker table are usually smaller than those on a pool table because snooker balls tend to be smaller than billiard balls. On 1stDibs, find a range of billiard and snooker 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.