Where should a console table go?

These tables traditionally occupy entrance halls, reception rooms, and narrow corridors where a standard four-legged table would obstruct movement. Placing them against a wall allows them to function as display surfaces for clocks, mirrors, and decorative objects. Because many historical examples were designed to anchor beneath a wall mirror or mount directly to the masonry, positioning them centrally in a room highlights their architectural proportions.

How do I care for a marble top?

Marble surfaces require gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and warm water, avoiding acidic or abrasive household cleaners that can etch the stone. Promptly wiping away spills prevents staining on porous varieties such as breche d'alep. Treating the wooden base involves dusting with a dry cloth and occasionally applying suitable furniture wax to maintain the finish of mahogany, walnut, or giltwood without building up residue.

How do I identify a giltwood finish?

Giltwood is created by applying fine gold leaf over a prepared gesso layer on a wooden substrate. Under close inspection, the delicate leaf edges and subtle variations in the metallic sheen reveal hand application rather than modern spray painting. Over the centuries, minor losses to the gold leaf may expose the reddish bole or white gesso beneath, which serves as an indicator of age and traditional craftsmanship.

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An antique wood wall table brings architectural presence to a hall or reception room through console forms mounted directly to the masonry.

19th century

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A Very Rare and Impressive Pair of Tall 19th Century Marble Top Country House Console Tables

From Yeats Country Antiques

£21,125

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19th century

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Superb Antique Console Side Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,650

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19th century

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A Stunning Early 19th Century Regency Console Table

From Yeats Country Antiques

£4,175

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19th century

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Pair Georgian Mahogany Console Tables

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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19th century

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London Bracket Clock

From Gaylords Antiques

£2,950

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19th century

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Mahogany Billiard Scoreboard

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,895

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19th century

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Centre Table / Console Tables

From Claire Langley Antiques

£2,400

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Victorian Rococo Hand-carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror

1900 - 1920

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Victorian Rococo Hand-carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror

From Georgian Antiques

£3,750

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18th century

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Late 17th/ Early 18th Century Carved Console Table

From Hansord Antiques

£4,850

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Carved and Painted French Style Console or Hall Table

19th century

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Carved and Painted French Style Console or Hall Table

From Elmgarden

£690

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The listings on this site encompass eighteenth and nineteenth century periods, featuring materials such as mahogany, marble, giltwood, and padauk in console and side table forms.