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Cast Resin
Lynne Tell
Low Table by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin
Lynne Tell
Low Table by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Indian 19th Century Low Altar Table with Underglaze Snake Skin Pattern
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique low altar console table from the 19th century, with underglaze snake skin pattern
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Shimmer Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in high tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and glued glass, characterized by a special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,505 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 33.27 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style coffee table, cocktail table, or low console table
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,395
H 19.75 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
English 1880s Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Low Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
1880s piece will make for an excellent console table, sofa table or breakfast table.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Console Tables
Materials
Oak
$7,200
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 29.5 in
BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of high tables, low tables and console, made in multi-layered and multichromatic glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,480 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 31.5 in W 46.86 in D 16.54 in
Himalaya Side Table Low in Cast Bronze with Red Lacquer Top from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Himalaya side table Low in cast bronze with red lacquer top from Elan Atelier
Side table with
Category
2010s European Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
$2,445 / item
H 21.3 in W 13.2 in D 10.6 in
Glas Italia OPALIA Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, high tables and consoles: their components are made by fusing scraps of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,862 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 16.15 in
Glas Italia KAZIMIR Console by Michael Anastassiades
By Glas Italia, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of furniture consisting of shelves, console and low table,
completely made of a special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,692 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 36.23 in W 48.82 in D 13 in
Glas Italia ROBOTIN Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,212 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
1950s Art Deco Midcentury Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco low consolle side table, ideal as TV stand, in walnut with applied
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,055 Sale Price
40% Off
H 18.12 in W 44.49 in D 15.75 in
Antique English Queen Anne Carved Mahogany
Satinwood Inlaid Low Boy 18th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Queen Anne low boy offers mahogany construction with shaped top over case having
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.25 in W 29.75 in D 20 in
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Regency Italian Burl and Brass Low Consolle Sidetable
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco low consolle side table with decorated glass top, ideal as TV stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,426 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 49.61 in D 13.78 in
English Regency Style Speckled Library Table by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical lacquer speckled low library table or console by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022
Category
20th Century American Regency Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM
By Hannes Peer, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
translated the biomorphic aesthetic of his 'Butterfly' console into a low table with equally distinctive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Console Tables
Materials
Cement
$4,053 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 12.29 in Dm 39.38 in
1970
s Hollywood Regency Pace Cart
By Pace Collection
Located in Burbank, CA
condition. It would make a wonderful bar or low console table, and can also be used as a coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Two Tiered Table with Mirror Hollywood Regency Glass 1970s Italy
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
but still needs to look good
Also available a low console table.
Please contact us for international
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,245 / item
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Coffee or Side Table in Solid Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
table or as a low console table.
Comes in a original condition with a rough yet powerful patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Glas Italia ROBOTIN Cabinet by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$5,420 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury Modern Surfboard Coffee Table in Heavily Figured Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Westnofa Furniture, Ercol
Located in Round Top, TX
cocktail table in front of a sofa, or even as a low console table.
The oak hardwood has lively figured
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$665 Sale Price
65% Off
H 12.5 in W 42 in D 15.88 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
with many unreproducible characteristics.
The line is composed of three low console tables of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,194 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool
Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
console tables of different length and by a high console table.
All the items of the Tadao line are made
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
$826 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Low Consolle from 1920s Venetian Dressing Table, Gold Leaf
Laqured . TV stand.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Console cabinet from 1920s original Venetian Baroque dressing table in hand-carved walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
$4,636 / set
H 19.69 in W 53.15 in D 14.18 in
Lodes FLAR Medium Table Lamp by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection suits different uses such as on a low console table or next to a sofa. Together, the two sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$2,281 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 18.51 in Dm 14.18 in
Lodes FLAR Large Table Lamp by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection suits different uses such as on a low console table or next to a sofa. Together, the two sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Paul Laszlo Attributed Low Console
By Paul Laszlo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Laszlo attributed low console. Elegant form and design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Tables
Materials
Walnut
Blonde Bamboo Waterfall Console Sofa Table Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Low Profile Blonde Bamboo Waterfall Console Sofa Table
With thick
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Sofa Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Leather
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.5 in W 54 in D 17 in
Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 901
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Cambridge, US
design is perfect for entertaining - or as an unexpected side table, low console table, etc. Remarkably
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rubber, Birch, Lacquer
Designer Chinoiserie Tony Duquette Cocktail / Coffee Table / Low Console
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper, Tony Duquette
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful Chinoiserie Cocktail/Coffee Table or Low Console in manner of Tony Duquette / James Mont
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,950
H 18 in W 68.38 in D 19.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Low Console, TV or Media Table Mahogany Brass
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber minimalist designed low two tier console, TV, Audio or Media
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,450
H 22.13 in W 35.88 in D 17.88 in
Early 20th Century Console Table with One Drawer and Low Open Shelf, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Console table auxiliary furniture made of solid walnut wood. Its Victorian style gives elegance to
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,450
H 31.9 in W 25.2 in D 17.9 in
Imported Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Toned Low Console Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
This Table features wood inlay accents on each of the three drawer pulls. Beautiful wood grain
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Folk Art Spanish Low Console or Coffee Table 1890
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Antique 18th / 19th Century Rustic Spanish Warm Brown Chestnut Low Console or Coffee Table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$3,613 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 70.08 in D 25.2 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Light Grey Silver Cement
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
with many unreproducible characteristics.
The line is composed of three low console tables of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,194 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool
Side Table, Honey Jellow Cement Color
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
console tables of different length and by a high console table.
All the items of the Tadao line are made
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
$826 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool
Side Table, Red Brick Cement Color
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
console tables of different length and by a high console table.
All the items of the Tadao line are made
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
$826 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT
2x 11" leaves with
Category
20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,500
H 28 in W 40 in D 23 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Generation
Bronze Sculpture Table, c. 1964, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LaVerne: Sculpture III". Its large size allows this to be used as a coffee or cocktail table, low console
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$34,400 Sale Price
23% Off
H 35 in W 68.5 in D 24 in
Cypress Beam Bench 4
Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
the beam bench as a coffee table or low console table in the living room or bedroom. A low sheen
Category
2010s American Rustic Benches
Materials
Steel
$1,975 / item
H 18 in W 48 in D 15 in
Cypress Beam Bench 3
Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
the beam bench as a coffee table or low console table in the living room or bedroom. A low sheen
Category
2010s American Rustic Benches
Materials
Steel
$1,606 / item
H 18 in W 36 in D 15 in
Glas Italia ROBOTIN Low table by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
$3,319 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Glas Italia REMIS Low table by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection composed by a low table and a console with a wooden
structure completely covered by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$6,453 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 12.6 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench or Table w Brass Sabots, Refinished, 1960s
By Maruni, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Finished in a satin black lacquer, this versatile piece works effortlessly as a bench, coffee table, or low
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$3,400
H 13.5 in W 60 in D 17.25 in
Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Console Mint
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Mint
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
$2,600
H 30 in W 51 in D 22 in
Spanish Country Pine Side Table with Drawer and Low Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
table is very functional and you can use like a nightstands, sofa table, coffee table or low console
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Side Tables
Materials
Iron
SHIMMER Circular Small Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two rounded tables. The collection consists of low tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,827 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in
Shimmer Small Oval Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rectangular coffee tables. The collection is available in high tables, low tables and consoles in laminated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,375 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite
Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table.
Solid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,500
H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
SHIMMER Circular Large Low Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two rounded tables. The collection consists of low tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
$3,000 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 25.6 in
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
$1,283
H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 16.34 in
Glas Italia KAZIMIR low table by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of furniture comprising shelves, consoles, bookcase and low tables, completely made of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,525 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
Glas Italia KAZIMIR low table by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of furniture consisting of shelves, console and low table,
completely made of a special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,794 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 15.75 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side Table or Console with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
functional and you can use like a nightstands, sofa table, coffee table or low console.
Height from the
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Side Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,675
H 30.01 in W 37.6 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Custom Architectural SOLID Metal Bar Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
a long architectural table base. Either a Low Console Table or a Coffee Table. Pending height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Glas Italia REMIS Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection composed by a low table and a console with a wooden
structure completely covered by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$7,651 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Low Pair of Console Tables or Nightstands in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
19th century low pair of console tables or nightstands in mahogany
Price per item.
Low table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
$2,100 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 26 in W 30 in D 14.75 in
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Low Console Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the low console table you’re looking for. Each low console table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage low console table now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the low console table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A low console table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one low console table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Casa Botelho, Paul McCobb and Gildas Berthelot produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Low Console Table?
A low console table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,445, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $54,589.
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 Low Console Table
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
- What are low tables called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.
You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.
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