What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

Why is it called a console table?

Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?

The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?

The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?

The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.

How wide should a console table be in an entryway?

In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.

Should a console table be taller than a couch?

A console table should not be taller than a couch . Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp ’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art , a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture . In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Grey Console Table

Balloon Table

Columned Console

Umbra Table

Bone Inlay Dining Table

Marble Balloon

Organic Stone Dining Table

White Burl

Melt Side Table

Category

Antique 1790s French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Polychrome Painted Console with Pierced Greek Key Frieze and Grey Marble Top

$9,400

New Custom Made Console in grey and Black Tinded Marquetry By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

New console "empilement" by Aymeric Lefort, made to order for the 2025 collection, grey dyed

Category

2010s European Modern Console Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Oak, Sycamore

New Custom Made Console in grey and Black Tinded Marquetry By Aymeric Lefort

$8,149

Concrete Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Concrete Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Concrete Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Beige Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Beige Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,486 / item

Beige Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Beige Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Blue Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue grey G-Console steel base with steel top Mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Blue Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Umbra Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Umbra Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Umbra Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,486 / item

Grey Blue G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey blue g-console steel base with steel top Mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Grey Blue G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Moss Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Moss Grey G-Console mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Moss Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,486 / item

Blue Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue grey G-console mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Blue Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,486 / item

Moss Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Moss grey g-console steel base with steel top mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Moss Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Stone Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Stone grey g-console mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Stone Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,486 / item

Grey Beige G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Beige G-Console mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Grey Beige G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,882 / item

Stone Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Stone Grey G-Console Duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Stone Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Stone Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Stone Grey G-Console steel base with steel top mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Stone Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Grey Blue G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey blue G-Console mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Grey Blue G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,486 / item

Grey Blue G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Blue G-Console Duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Grey Blue G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Tele Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Tele grey g-console steel base with steel top Mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Tele Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Tele Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Tele Grey G-Console Mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tele Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,882 / item

Beige Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Grey G-Console Duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Beige Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Blue Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue Grey G-Console Duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Blue Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Concrete Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Concrete grey g-console mono steel base with concrete top by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Concrete Grey G-Console Mono Steel Base with Concrete Top by Zieta

$10,882 / item

Concrete Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Concrete grey g-console duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Concrete Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Umbra Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Umbra Grey G-Console Duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Umbra Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Grey Beige G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Beige G-Console duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Grey Beige G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Umbra Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Umbra Grey G-Console steel base with steel top mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Umbra Grey G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Grey Beige G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey beige G-console steel base with steel top mono by Zieta Dimensions: D 43 x W 159 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Grey Beige G-Console Steel Base with Steel Top Mono by Zieta

$7,646 / item

Moss Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Moss grey G-console duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Moss Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Tele Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Tele Grey G-Console Duo concrete top and steel base by Zieta Dimensions: D 56 x W 168 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tele Grey G-Console Duo Concrete Top and Steel Base by Zieta

$13,051 / item

Console with Drawer Grey Formica Cite Cansado, circa 1950 by Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958. Manufactured in France, circa 1958. Laminated

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Console with Drawer Grey Formica Cite Cansado, circa 1950 by Charlotte Perriand

$10,187

French, 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood And Grey Marble Demi Lune Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood and grey marble demi

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French, 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood And Grey Marble Demi Lune Console

$19,800

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Console Table - Antique End Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian console table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Console Table - Antique End Table

$10,900

A pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIV burl Walnut grey marble consoles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most elegant pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. burl Walnut and grey

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

A pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIV burl Walnut grey marble consoles

$36,800 / set

Berlino 250 Matt Grey Oak And Light Bronze Metal Maxi Console by Casa Casati

Located in Geneve, CH

Berlino 250 Matt Grey Oak And Light Bronze Metal Maxi Console by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 50 x W

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Other, Iron

Berlino 250 Matt Grey Oak And Light Bronze Metal Maxi Console by Casa Casati

$25,132 / item

Boscolo 240 Grey Oak And And Dark Bronze Metal Low Console by Casa Casati

Located in Geneve, CH

Boscolo 240 Grey Oak And And Dark Bronze Metal Low Console by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 50 x W 240

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze, Other, Metal

Boscolo 240 Grey Oak And And Dark Bronze Metal Low Console by Casa Casati

$16,491 / item

Unique Off-White Stone Slab Console with Grey Glass Shelves by Frédéric Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Stoique stole console signed by Fre´de´ric Saulou Materials: Ornamental stone, Grey smoked glass

Category

2010s French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone

Unique Off-White Stone Slab Console with Grey Glass Shelves by Frédéric Saulou

$11,985 / item

Hand Made Dark Green Aventurine and Poured Grey Cement Console, by Samuel Amoia

By Samuel Amoia

Located in New York, NY

All pieces are made to order by Samuel and his brother Dominic (sculptor). The minerals are closely sourced from trusted miners, then hand-crushed, hand-washed and carefully sculpted...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables

Materials

Cement

Hand Made Dark Green Aventurine and Poured Grey Cement Console, by Samuel Amoia

$27,900 / item

Hand Made Console of Crushed Pyrite from Mexico and Grey Cement, by Samuel Amoia

By Samuel Amoia

Located in New York, NY

All pieces are made to order by Samuel and his brother Dominic (sculptor). The minerals are closely sourced from trusted miners, then hand-crushed, hand-washed and carefully sculpted...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables

Materials

Cement, Pyrite

Hand Made Console of Crushed Pyrite from Mexico and Grey Cement, by Samuel Amoia

$23,900 / item

Early 19th Century French Pier Table with Grey Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany pier table with carved swans, mirrored back and grey marble top (not original to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century French Pier Table with Grey Marble Top

$6,850

Tessellated Stone Console

Located in Denton, TX

Black & grey tessellated stone console table with glass top. Base measures 24.63 L x 11 D x 26.13

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone

Tessellated Stone Console

$1,500

Grey and White Marble Tabletop

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Grey With White Veining. Backside is Straight, Front Side Has Large Rounded Corners With a Flat Front

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey and White Marble Tabletop

$3,500

Melt Console, California Burl by Marble Balloon

Located in Geneve, CH

: California burl, light travertine, white sugar Also available: walnut burl, grey vavona Melt tables and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone

Melt Console, California Burl by Marble Balloon

$17,006 / item

Murano Beige, Grey Tinted Glass Commode, Chest of 2 Drawers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

trims, legs and decorative circle motives brass and ivory white and grey color Murano glass . It opens

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Murano Beige, Grey Tinted Glass Commode, Chest of 2 Drawers

$8,988

21st Coloma TV Unit American Grey Kenzo Made in Portugal by Porus Studio

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

wood drawers, combined with two grey Kenzo marble doors. Inside the modern Coloma Sideboard, the smoked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

21st Coloma TV Unit American Grey Kenzo Made in Portugal by Porus Studio

$9,624 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Grey Grimilde Console Table by Mentemano

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Grimilde console table by Mentemano Dimensions: W 120 x D 65 x H 88 cm Materials: Steel

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Other

Grey Grimilde Console Table by Mentemano

$6,090 / item

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

Ofir Customizable Console Table in Grey Partridge Eye by Luísa Peixoto

$2,636 / item

18th Century George III Grey-Painted Mahogany Demilune Console

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century George III period demilune console with finely carved floral and neoclassical

Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

18th Century George III Grey-Painted Mahogany Demilune Console

$4,600

G-Console Duo CS Concrete Graphite Grey Matt by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

G-Tables is a series of bionically shaped objects that are customized for customers needs. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

G-Console Duo CS Concrete Graphite Grey Matt by Zieta

$9,690 / item

Grey metal Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Grey metal Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes

$1,294

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

$4,013 / item

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

French Gray-Blue Rectangular Console Table in Solid Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

$4,608 / item

Melt Side Table, Walnut Burl by Marble Balloon

Located in Geneve, CH

, light travertine, white sugar Also available: California burl, grey vavona Melt tables and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Melt Side Table, Walnut Burl by Marble Balloon

$9,096 / item

Melt Side Table, California Burl by Marble Balloon

Located in Geneve, CH

: California Burl, Light Travertine, White Sugar Also Available: Walnut Burl, Grey Vavona. Melt Tables

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Melt Side Table, California Burl by Marble Balloon

$9,096 / item

Melt Side Table, Walnut Burl by Marble Balloon

Located in Geneve, CH

, light travertine, white sugar. Also available: California burl, grey vavona. Melt tables and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Melt Side Table, Walnut Burl by Marble Balloon

$9,096 / item

Melt Coffee Table, Walnut Burl by Marble Balloon

Located in Geneve, CH

: Walnut burl, light travertine, white sugar Also available: California burl, grey vavona Melt Tables

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Melt Coffee Table, Walnut Burl by Marble Balloon

$18,325 / item

Melt Coffee Table, California Burl by Marble Balloon

Located in Geneve, CH

: California burl, light travertine, white sugar. Also available: Walnut burl, grey vavona. Melt tables

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Melt Coffee Table, California Burl by Marble Balloon

$18,325 / item

Empire Style Sidetable 20th century

Located in MILL, NL

Large Empire Style Sidetable / Console table. Grey / blue in colour. 20th century. Dimensions

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Empire Style Sidetable 20th century

$1,553

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Grey Console Table", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Grey Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic grey console table available at 1stDibs. Each grey console table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and marble. If you’re shopping for a grey console table, we have 77 options in-stock, while there are 31 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect grey console table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right grey console table, those designed in Modern, Louis XVI and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one grey console table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Greenapple, Samuel Amoia and Bethan Gray produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Grey Console Table?

Prices for a grey console table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $62,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,638.

Finding the Right Console-tables for You

Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.

The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.

Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.

The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.

Questions About Grey Console Table

What is a console table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
Why are console tables so low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
1 Answer
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.
How wide should a console table be in an entryway?
1 Answer
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.
Should a console table be taller than a couch?
1 Answer
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.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
1 Answer
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.

20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining

Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.

This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was

Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.

Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings

Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.

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.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.