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Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Rosewood Mid Century 66" Long Console Table MINT!
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Handsome Chunky Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Console Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome chunky faux bamboo Campaign style console table with brass details. We love the thick wood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Console by Banci for Hermès
By Hermès, Giovanni Banci
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Italian Modern neoclassical console in classic Hermes styling featuring horse hardware
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Console / Sofa Table by Giovanni Banci
By Giovanni Banci
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern hand-hammered iron console or sofa table by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Italian 18th Century Altar Console
Located in Round Top, TX
A beautifully stunning 18th century Altar Console from the Tuscany region of Italy. Wonderfully
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Profile Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Console Sofa Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid brass profile base glass top console or sofa table. In style of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Romeo Rega Brushed Aluminum and Brass Console Table Mid-Century Modern
By Romeo Rega
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking brushed aluminum and brass Romeo Rega console table. We love the use of the aluminum
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
U Shape Base Marble Top Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Hall Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern U-shape base console table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Composition, Carrara Marble
Large Mid-Century Glass and Stainless Steel Console by David Hicks
By David Hicks
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Mid-Century English steel, brass and glass console table by David Hicks. Circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s English Console Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Gilt Brass Console Table with a Shell Top C1970
By Maitland Smith
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple yet elegant design and construction attributed to Maitland Smith co “C1970”. Tortoise shell squares comprise the top, approximately 1" and have a proportional amou...
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Pair of French Mid-Century Style Bronzed Iron Consoles, Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pair of Elegant French Mid-century Modern Style "Cross Form" consoles / sofa tables of pure
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Chrome Glass Burl Wood 58" Long Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table MINT
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome Glass Burl Wood 58" Long Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
18th Century Italian Walnut Console
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian walnut console with iron trestle. Beautiful thick single plank top.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Pier Luigi Colli
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Italian Modern Gilt Iron Console
Mirror
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional mid-century Italian modern scrolled frame hammered texture gilt iron console table
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Mid-20th Century Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Console Nightstand by Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern in Mahogany wax polished
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s console nightstand by Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern, in mahogany with glass top, wax
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Console / Table "La Barca" by Piero de Martini for Cassina
By Piero De Martini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Console / Table "La Barca" by Piero de Martini for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Consoles or Nightstands Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Rare, elegant pair of Italian Midcentury Modernist wall console tables or bedside tables
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Mid-19th Century Louis XIV Style Marble Console and Matching Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and palatially scaled French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu, giltwood, Campan
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Karl Springer Attributed Batik Wrapped Console Table Mid Century Modern 56 x 29
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Graphic batik wrapped console table, attributed to Karl Springer, unsigned, American, circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Italian Modern White Marble
Brass Floating Console Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and simple modern console table from Italy circa 1960's. Beautiful pure white marble
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
50s Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Base Brass Feet Teak Wood Console Table
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical 50s Italian Mid-Century Modern platform side wall console with wood slated decor, geometric
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
pair of Tuscan mid 17th century Baroque Period Walnut and Marble consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and important pair of Tuscan mid 17th century Baroque Period Walnut and Marble
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Console/Dessert Tables, Winckelsen
By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
An excellent quality pair of mid 19th century gilt bronze mounted Louis XVI style console / dessert
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Long Chrome
Beveled Verona Marble Top Console Table, 1975
Located in Miami, FL
Long Mid-Century Modern chrome and beveled Verona marble top console table, hallway table.
The
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid Century Italian Rome Long Brass
Nickel Console Table, Signed
By Romeo Rega
Located in Westport, CT
Sensational Romeo Rega console in brass and nickel with a three inch thick plateau, stamped by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Mid-Century Modern 2-Tier Rectangular Brass
Chrome Console Sofa Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern 2 tier brass & chrome console or sofa table with smoked glass top.
Bought in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Frankl Continental Mid-Century Walnut and Brass 2-Drawer Console Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Mid-Century walnut contole table having two drawers with X-shaped brass drawer pulls
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Style Console Table Mid Century Modern Heavy Three Chrome Loops
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
An intriguing console table in the Art Deco taste, Mid-Century Modern, the top and bottom plinths
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Romeo Rega Brass Chrome U-Shaped Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Romeo Rega
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega brass and chrome U-shape base console table.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
John Vesey Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Chrome
Glass Console Table, 1970s
By John Vesey, Maison Jansen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mixed metal brass and chromed steel console sofa table in the style of John
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid-Century Steel and Bronze Console Table with White Veined Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French steel and bronze console table from the mid 20th century, with marble top and rosette
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Griotte marble console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Rouge Griotte
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
2 French Mid-Century Modern Style Wrought Iron
Stone Consoles, Marc Duplantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical style hand wrought iron consoles or sofa tables
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Wicker and Bamboo Console Attributed to Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century wicker and bamboo console attributed to Franco Albini, 1960s
Complete and in good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
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Faux Bamboo Metal Silver Gilt
Red Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
6' Long Faux Bamboo Metal Silver Gilt & Red Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Steel
French Mid Century Side Console Table in Black Metal by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French black lacquered mid century half round console side table by Mathieu Matégot for Steph
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Chocolate Brown Patent Leather Console Table and Stools Mid Century Modern 48"w
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chocolate Brown Patent Leather Console Table with Nickel Nailhead Trim and Patent Leather Stools or
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Plexiglass Console Table with Crystal Glass Table Top 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Italian Plexiglass Console Table with Crystal Glass Table Top 1970s
Italian mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Plexiglass
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Gray Marble Console Table or Sofa Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and simple modern console table from Italy circa 1970's. It consists of heavy grey solid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Polished Steel
Brass Console Table, Maison Jansen Style, France, Mid-Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Cork, IE
time in the mid 20th century.
With clear nods to the Neoclassical style, the feet are in the shape of
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Mid-Century Studded Leather Console / Sofa Table after Jean Michel Frank
By Pierre Lottier, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-Century Modern Leather console / sofa table bridging modernism and Neoclassicism with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Italian Mid 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood and Sienna marble console. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Siena Marble
Pair of Continental Mid-19th Century Neo-Classical St. Console Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive pair of Continental mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century E. Rava Set of 2 Wood, Marble Console Table, 1950s, Italy
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare pair of consoles with splendid curved lines in wood with golden brass finishes and white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Wonderful Pair Marble Top Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console Tables Chrome Base
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of marble top Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Style console tables raised on chrome
Category
20th Century Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
$2,500 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mid Century Modern Solid Brass "Rope" Chrome Base Marble Top Console Sofa Table
By Karl Springer, Walter Lamb, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Solid Brass "Rope" Chrome Base Marble Top Console Sofa Table MINT
Very nice mid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Demilune Travertine Marble Top w/ Brass
Chrome Base Console Table
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Console Table originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Featuring a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome
Brass Glass Console Sofa Table by John Vesey 1960s
By John Vesey
Located in Portland, OR
A good mid century modern 1960s polished chrome, brass & glass console or sofa table by John Vesey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
American Mid-Century Modern 6 Legs Bent Bamboo
Rattan Glass Top Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic Mid-Century Modern handcrafted console table or sofa table in bent bamboo and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Glass
Mid Century Brass And Smoked Glass Inset Small Console Table, C.1970, France
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Lacquered Brass And Smoked Glass Inset Small Console Table, C.1970, France
Neatly
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Mid-20th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Brass
English Mid 19th Century George II St. Giltwood And Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive English mid 19th century George II st. giltwood and Brèche Verte
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Antique 19th Century English George II Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Lucite X Shape Base Glass Top Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite X Shape Base Glass Top Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Italian mid-century modern brass and marble console by Carlo Enrico Rava, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brass and marble console by Carlo Enrico Rava, 1940s
Fantastic and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Mahogany Trestle Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Mahogany Trestle Console Table. Measures 42.5" in width, 16" in
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Post Modern Console Table att. to Lou Hodges for Mersman c. 1960/70s
By Lou Hodges, Mersman
Located in New York, NY
Post Modern, Mid Century oak, and tinted glass console table, attributed to Lou Hodges, for Mersman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Oak
Mid Century Burl Wood Two Tier long Rectangle Console Sofa Hall Table MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Burl Wood Two Tier long Rectangle Console Sofa Hall Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Burl
18th Century Italian Console Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 18th Century Italian Piedmontese console table.
With original faux marble top and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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Mid Century Console For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century console for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every mid century console was constructed with great care. There are 5838 variations of the antique or vintage mid century console you’re looking for, while we also have 145 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century console, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century console, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century console that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Evans, Milo Baughman and Mastercraft produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Console?
Prices for a mid century console can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $361,848, while the average can fetch as much as $3,604.
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 Mid Century Console
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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