English Console Side Table with Back Upstand and Drawer, Circa 1880

A finely proportioned English console table with faux marble top and elegant detailing

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Origin: England

• Date: Circa 1880

• Material: Solid wood with painted faux marble top

• Subject: Console side table with architectural back upstand

• Function: Console table for wall placement, display, or light storage

• Finish: White’s Antiques’ paint finish with faux marble top and distressed mottled inky black base

• Condition: Very good antique condition. Carefully finished to evoke naturally aged surfaces, with subtle wear, historic marks, and gentle imperfections consistent with age and use, all contributing to its character

• Dimensions: H: 90cm (35.4") | W: 84cm (33.1") | D: 42cm (16.5")

• Console Top Height: 77cm (30.3")

• Delivery: Delivery is not included - please use the Request Delivery Quote feature located beside the ‘Add to Basket’ tab before completing your order

• Desirability:

• Elegant English proportions with refined late 19th-century character

• Faux marble top with architectural back upstand for visual structure

• Decorative circular paterae adding classical detail

• Slender turned legs create lightness and grace

• Practical drawer offering discreet storage

Heritage, History & Craftsmanship

This English console side table, dating to circa 1880, is a beautifully balanced example of late 19th-century design, combining restrained decoration with elegant proportions and practical form.

The table is topped with a faux marble painted surface, carefully finished to replicate the subtle veining and tonal variation of aged stone. A shaped back upstand adds architectural presence while also providing a visual frame, making the piece particularly effective when positioned against a wall.

Below the top sits a single drawer, neatly integrated into the apron and accented with decorative circular paterae, lending a classical note without excess ornament. The table stands on slender, turned legs, which introduce vertical rhythm and lend the piece a light, refined stance.

Finished in White’s Antiques’ distressed mottled inky black base, the surface has been carefully layered to evoke depth, age, and authenticity. Subtle variations in tone and texture enhance the table’s historic character while ensuring it remains versatile and visually calm within a wide range of interiors.

Styling Suggestions

• Ideal as a hallway or landing console beneath artwork or a mirror

• Works beautifully in period interiors or as contrast in contemporary spaces

• Style with a lamp, small sculpture, or decorative object

• The upstand makes it particularly suited to wall placement

Explore Every Facet

Our high-resolution photographs allow you to examine this console in detail, exactly as you would in the showroom. These images form an essential part of the condition report and are intended to provide complete transparency and confidence in your purchase. Study the faux marble top, painted finish, turned legs, and drawer detailing closely to fully appreciate its craftsmanship and character.

Sustainable Style

Thank you for considering this English Console Side Table with Back Upstand and Drawer, Circa 1880 a choice that is both culturally and environmentally responsible… in every sense, the most sustainable item is the one that endures

Antiques are the most sustainable form of furnishing: already made, already aged, and designed to endure. Choosing antique furniture preserves existing materials, supports traditional craftsmanship, and brings depth, individuality, and continuity into modern interiors.

Purchase with Confidence

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