What is a long skinny table called?

Long skinny tables are generally called console tables. Sometimes they are also referred to as sofa tables and hall tables. They are long, thin, and narrow, and fit nicely behind a sofa or in an entryway. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage long and skinny tables or console tables.

What is a long table called?

A long table is called a console table. With its length and usage, the definition changes. For example, long tables used for a dining area are called Refectory tables. It is used in schools or large dining halls. On 1stDibs, you can find various types of table options to choose from.

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 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.

How long is a German beer table?

The length of a German beer table varies. However, these long wood and metal dining tables usually seat at least four adults and are generally at least 48 to 50 inches long to accommodate them. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tables from some of the world's top sellers.

How long is a 10-person table?

How long a 10-person table is depends on its shape. Generally, rectangle and oval dining tables for 10 people are around 108 to 120 inches in length. Round 10-seater tables are usually around 72 inches in diameter, while square tables designed to seat 10 are about 62 inches long. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dining tables.

What is a long narrow table called?

A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.

How long should a bench be for a dining table?

How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 long is a 6-seater dining table?

How long a 6-seater dining table is varies. Most rectangular and oval 6-seaters are 60 to 74 inches in length. Square tables that seat six are usually around 60 to 72 inches long, while one with a round top will typically measure between 54 and 60 inches in diameter. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of dining tables.

How long is a dining table that seats 8?

Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.

How long is a 14-seater dining table?

The length of a 14-seat dining table varies. Generally, tables that can accommodate 14 people are around 120 inches long. This length allows six people to comfortably sit on each side and two people to occupy the ends. Shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.

Long Console Tables

Mint Sofa

1900 Wood Dining Room Table

Italian Brass Console

Long Mid Century Couch

French Provincial Hall Table

Milo Baughman Sofa Long

Couch Console

Antique Chinese Console

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Console and Mirror by Paul Kiss, Signed, circa 1927

$95,000

Fabulous French Bombé Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

lbs. and the top should be crated for shipping long-distance.

Category

Early 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Fabulous French Bombé Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table

$4,800

Restauration mahogany and marble top console

Located in San Francisco, CA

With white veined gray marble top, above a long frieze drawer flanked by large acanthus carving on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Restauration mahogany and marble top console

$6,200

#3952 Metal and Marble Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Long Console Table. Metal structure of two open columns joined with an 'X' stretcher center. Green

Category

Vintage 1970s French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

#3952 Metal and Marble Console Table

$7,700

Italian 19th C Curved Console Table with Triple Gilding and White Marble Top

Located in Woodbury, CT

lbs. and will need crating for long-distance transport.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian 19th C Curved Console Table with Triple Gilding and White Marble Top

$4,800

18th Century Mexican Sabino Wood Hacienda Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Dimensions: 76 inches long x 32 inches wide x 35 inches high. In excellent, original condition.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Console Tables

18th Century Mexican Sabino Wood Hacienda Table

$15,000

18th Century Mexican Red Cedar Vestment Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

, circa 1750. Dimensions: 59 inches long x 24 inches deep x 27.5 inches high. Condition: In overall

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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mexican Red Cedar Vestment Table

$24,000

Customizable Squared-Root-Shaped Transparent Powder-Coated IPE Console

By DIMA art design

Located in Vimercate, IT

Radice Quadrata console (squared root console): a game of contrasts between the solid, long-lasting

Category

2010s Italian Other Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Customizable Squared-Root-Shaped Transparent Powder-Coated IPE Console

$1,080

French 18th Century Louis XV Console Table

Located in Charleston, SC

(France- no longer quarried) 11/4" - 3.2cm thick! At the time of construction, the back feet disappeared

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XV Console Table

$7,950

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan, Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

selected reclaimed hardwood, Teak wood from an old house near Ayutthaya. When our Bangkok friend and long

Category

2010s Thai Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan, Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool

$9,680 / item

A Fine Chippendale Mahogany Card Table

Located in New York, NY

The double fold top with molded edge and serpentine front and sides above a single long frieze

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Chippendale Mahogany Card Table

$85,000

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Side Tables

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Charles Hollis Jones side tables from his Metric Line. These were made to go long ways on

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Side Tables

$9,000

18th Century Portuguese, Brazilian Rosewood Side Table

Located in Lisbon, PT

(replacements). Measures: 116 cm (long) x 56 cm (deep). Portugal, 18th century. D. José period (1750-1777

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Portuguese, Brazilian Rosewood Side Table

$55,729

Pace International Glass and Brass Vanity-Sized Console table 1970 s USA

By Pace Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

console of the same design. The width is about half as long. Perfect for an entry way or accent piece

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Pace International Glass and Brass Vanity-Sized Console table 1970 s USA

$1,600

French Charles X Mahogany Console Table

Located in Kirkland, WA

beautiful Belgian black marble on the top. It features a single long drawer across the front, below the

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Console Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French Charles X Mahogany Console Table

$6,325

Tunico T. Solid Jatoba Console Table

By Tunico T.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

extends the life of expired Brazilian hardwoods, fallen or sawn long ago and transports their beauty into

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Console Tables

Tunico T. Solid Jatoba Console Table

$4,000

Hoof Foot Altar Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

center of the long sides of the table. The cranes pierce-cut and centered on the shorter sides have many

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Hoof Foot Altar Table

$5,600

18th Century French Oak Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a long time and is a true piece of art wherever you place it.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Console Tables

18th Century French Oak Console Table

$18,000

19th Century Console table Louis XV period 1730

Located in Rome, IT

This table console is an especially precious item in our workshop. It has come to us a very long

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Console table Louis XV period 1730

$14,893

18th Century Burr Elm Farm Table Console

Located in Los Angeles , CA

, the top has two period repairs which were made a very long time ago, they actually make the top look

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rustic Console Tables

18th Century Burr Elm Farm Table Console

$11,800 / set

Elegant Portoro Marble Top French Art Deco Console, Exotic Hardwood

Located in San Francisco, CA

animal-like presence, given the back legs' suggestion of long legs emanating from ample thighs, and the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Elegant Portoro Marble Top French Art Deco Console, Exotic Hardwood

$2,575

Antique Hard Wood Console, Sand-Cast Aluminum Base by P. Tendercool In-Stock

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

solid witnesses of a bygone era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Hard Wood Console, Sand-Cast Aluminum Base by P. Tendercool In-Stock

$14,603 / item

Antique Hard Wood Console Table, Sand-Cast Aluminum Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

solid witnesses of a bygone era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Hard Wood Console Table, Sand-Cast Aluminum Base by P. Tendercool

$14,603 / item

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

remaining solid witnesses of a bygone era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

$15,150 / item

Pair of Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

$11,400 / set

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them in pairs: his and hers

Category

2010s Thai Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool

$15,000 / item

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them in pairs: his and hers

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

$9,330 / item

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

$11,000 / item

Console Table, One Slab Antique Hardwood, Cast Base by P. Tendercool in Stock

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Console Table, One Slab Antique Hardwood, Cast Base by P. Tendercool in Stock

$18,000 / item

Console in Antique Hardwood on Sand-Cast Bronze Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

remaining solid witnesses of a bygone era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Console in Antique Hardwood on Sand-Cast Bronze Base by P. Tendercool

$10,800 / item

French-Polish Console in Antique Hardwood, Bronze Base by P. Tendercool in Stock

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

French-Polish Console in Antique Hardwood, Bronze Base by P. Tendercool in Stock

$11,000 / item

French-Polished Console in Antique Hardwood with Bronze Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

remaining solid witnesses of a bygone era. They typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

French-Polished Console in Antique Hardwood with Bronze Base by P. Tendercool

$12,000 / item

French-Polished Console in Antique Hardwood with Bronze Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

French-Polished Console in Antique Hardwood with Bronze Base by P. Tendercool

$11,000 / item

High Console Table in Single Slab of Antique Hardwood Available by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them in pairs: his and hers, Ying and Yang

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

High Console Table in Single Slab of Antique Hardwood Available by P. Tendercool

$32,000 / item

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them in pairs: his and hers, Ying and Yang

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Hardwood Console Table on Sand-Cast Base by P. Tendercool

$14,500 / item

Carved Giltwood Console Table

By John Linnell

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

London, but moved premises in 1750, from 8 Long Acre in St. Martin’s Lane to 28 Berkeley Square in the

Category

Antique 1750s English Console Tables

Materials

Siena Marble

Carved Giltwood Console Table

$103,181

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them

Category

2010s Thai Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool

$15,000 / item

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

typically have a one-person size: around two-meter long, by about 75-80 cm wide. We almost always find them

Category

2010s Thai Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool

$15,000 / item

Long console

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese elm wood table, 19th Century, with an overhanging top above circular legs joined by short conforming stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Long console

$4,900

Long Wood Console

Located in New York, NY

A long teak wood console table from Indonesia

Category

20th Century Indonesian Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Long Wood Console

$3,000

NeoClassic Long Console

Located in Westwood, NJ

Introducing the NeoClassic Long Console - a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to elevate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Metal

NeoClassic Long Console

$4,017 / item

Long Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Custom Made Three Drawer Console Table Made From Old Wood Painted In An Antique Manner

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Console Table

$5,250

Long Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very simple and elegant side table, single thick plank top supported by single thick plank legs, "dove tail" joinery, stylized spandrels, beautiful wood grain and patina. View our ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Long Side Table

$3,800

Long Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cofradia, holy house, table consisting of 19th c. top and later replaced wood base. great natural patina. For our complete inventory, please go to www.dosgallos.com

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Console Tables

Materials

Cedar

Long Console Table

$5,520

Long Transitional Console Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Long Transitional Console Table, made of pine and finished in barn grey. The long rectangular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Transitional Console Table

$5,283 / item

Black Lacquer Long Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very simple and elegant long table, framed top supported by straight square legs. View our

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Long Table

$4,200

Long Art Deco Console

Located in Brussels, BE

Long Art Deco console.

Category

Vintage 1930s Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Art Deco Console

$3,483

Unusual Long Console Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Beautifully proportioned long narrow table with oval ends.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Unusual Long Console Table

$5,400

9 Long Waterfall Console

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful 9' long console. Black lacquer, 4 mirrorer drawers. In excellent re-finished condition.

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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Mirror

9 Long Waterfall Console

$3,600

Very Long Cofradia Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very long cofradia (holy house) table with double X base. 19th c. top. Top measures 3.5" thick.

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Sofa Tables

Very Long Cofradia Table

$5,980

Long Slate Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

Long dining or console table from France, with heavy thick slate top upon a slate trestle base.

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Slate

Long Slate Dining Table

$14,000

Long Slate Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

Long slate dining table, or console, with rectangular heavy, thick slate top with three-piece slate

Category

Vintage 1980s French Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Slate

Long Slate Dining Table

$15,500

Impressive Long Serving Console

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful extra long console in heavy brush steel x shape legs and honey oak veneer w/two pull out

Category

20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Impressive Long Serving Console

$4,200

Black Lacquer Long Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very simple and elegant black lacquer long table, framed top supported by straight legs. View our

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Long Table

$4,500

Long Swedish Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

Long Swedish dining table: rectangular shape top raised upon square tapered legs. Paint scraped

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Long Swedish Dining Table

$12,700

Lovely Long Table, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Wonderful country rustic and remarkably long long table / kitchen table from the South of France

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Lovely Long Table, France

$5,765

Long Chinese Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A long 19th century Chinese elmwood altar table with solid plank top, everted ends and carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Long Chinese Console Table

$8,200

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Long Console Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of long console tables available for sale. Each of these unique long console tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 273 antique and vintage long console tables in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of long console tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial long console tables are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large long console tables, so small long console tables measuring 18 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Design Frères, Mastercraft and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful long console tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Long Console Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,567, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.

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 Long Console Tables

What is a long skinny table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Long skinny tables are generally called console tables. Sometimes they are also referred to as sofa tables and hall tables. They are long, thin, and narrow, and fit nicely behind a sofa or in an entryway. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage long and skinny tables or console tables.
What is a long table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A long table is called a console table. With its length and usage, the definition changes. For example, long tables used for a dining area are called Refectory tables. It is used in schools or large dining halls. On 1stDibs, you can find various types of table options to choose from.
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.
Why are console tables so low?
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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.
What is a console table used for?
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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.
How long is a German beer table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
The length of a German beer table varies. However, these long wood and metal dining tables usually seat at least four adults and are generally at least 48 to 50 inches long to accommodate them. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tables from some of the world's top sellers.
How long is a 10-person table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
How long a 10-person table is depends on its shape. Generally, rectangle and oval dining tables for 10 people are around 108 to 120 inches in length. Round 10-seater tables are usually around 72 inches in diameter, while square tables designed to seat 10 are about 62 inches long. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dining tables.
What is a long narrow table called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.
How long should a bench be for a dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
Should a console table be taller than a couch?
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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.
How wide should a console table be in an entryway?
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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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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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.

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Can you use a console table as a desk?
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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 long is a 6-seater dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
How long a 6-seater dining table is varies. Most rectangular and oval 6-seaters are 60 to 74 inches in length. Square tables that seat six are usually around 60 to 72 inches long, while one with a round top will typically measure between 54 and 60 inches in diameter. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of dining tables.
How long is a dining table that seats 8?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
How long is a 14-seater dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The length of a 14-seat dining table varies. Generally, tables that can accommodate 14 people are around 120 inches long. This length allows six people to comfortably sit on each side and two people to occupy the ends. Shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.

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