What is a hardwood console table used for?

These tables traditionally stood against walls in halls, reception rooms, or temples to display decorative objects or ceremonial items. Today, they serve a similar purpose in modern interiors, providing a narrow surface for lamps, vases, and daily accessories. Because of their shallow depth, they fit well in narrow corridors and transitional spaces where standard dining or writing tables would obstruct movement. Their sturdy hardwood construction ensures they easily support heavy lamps and ceramics.

How do I identify Chinese altar tables?

Altar tables usually feature an elongated rectangular top, often with distinctive upturned flanges at the short ends. Their legs are frequently set slightly inward from the corners, supporting a carved apron underneath. These pieces emerged from religious and domestic traditions in China before being adapted for export markets. Their proportions remain distinct from standard western console tables due to this specific heritage.

What woods were used for these tables?

Makers utilised a variety of dense timbers, including regional Asian hardwoods like hongmu and padauk, alongside domestic Chinese elm. Workshops also incorporated exotic accents such as amboyna wood and mother-of-pearl inlay. These materials were chosen for their natural strength, dark colouration, and capacity to hold intricate relief carving. Over time, exposure to light deepens the natural patina of these timbers.

Where should I place a console table?

Console tables suit entrance hallways, living rooms, and dining spaces where floor space is limited. Their flat backs allow them to anchor securely against a wall without protruding too far into the room. Pairing a console table with a mirror or a painting creates a balanced focal point in a domestic interior. Their decorative carved aprons and marble tops ensure they contribute visual interest from multiple angles.

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These hardwood console table pieces combine dense tropical timbers with intricate carving, offering striking utility for an entrance hall or living space.

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Chinese Hardwood Dragon Centre Table

From Carse Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Chinese Hardwood Altar Table

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£2,750

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1900 - 1920

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A Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console

From Ebury Trading

£2,250

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Chinese Centre Table

From Martlesham Antiques

£3,450

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1900 - 1920

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Indian Elephant Table

From Ropeworks Antiques

£680

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Burmese Console Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture 1880

19th century

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Burmese Console Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture 1880

From Canonbury Antiques

£3,850

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Chinese / Tibetan Hardwood Altar Table,c1890

19th century

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Chinese / Tibetan Hardwood Altar Table,c1890

From Curious Antiques

£1,495

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C19th Anglo Indian Padouk Console / Side Table; of Very Stylish Form

19th century

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C19th Anglo Indian Padouk Console / Side Table; of Very Stylish Form

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£4,800

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C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Demi-lune Hall or Console Table.

19th century

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C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Demi-lune Hall or Console Table.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,200

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Demi Lune Console Tables

From Andros Antiques

£2,350

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Listings feature hardwood console tables spanning the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, incorporating marble panels, lacquer finishes, and mother-of-pearl inlay.

19th century

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19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£9,500

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C19th Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Centre/side or Console Table

1900 - 1920

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C19th Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Centre/side or Console Table

From M Lees and Sons

£2,850

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1900 - 1920

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Chinese Oriental Pr. Demi Lune Tables

From Somerset Antiques & Interiors

£1,895

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Hardwood Console Table

Chinese Hardwood Dragon Centre Table

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table

A Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console

Early 19th Century Chinese Centre Table

Indian Elephant Table

Burmese Console Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture 1880

Chinese / Tibetan Hardwood Altar Table,c1890

C19th Anglo Indian Padouk Console / Side Table; of Very Stylish Form

C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Demi-lune Hall or Console Table.

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Demi Lune Console Tables

19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables

C19th Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Centre/side or Console Table

Chinese Oriental Pr. Demi Lune Tables

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