Where do you put a console table?

These tables are traditionally positioned in entrance halls against a flat wall, often paired with a matching pier mirror above to complete an architectural ensemble. They also serve effectively in narrow corridors or reception rooms where a deep surface would impede movement.

How do I spot a Regency piece?

Look for classical proportions, architectural motifs such as reeded legs or paw feet, and the use of dark tropical timbers like mahogany and rosewood. Details like brass inlay and parcel gilding are also strong indicators of the taste prevalent during the early nineteenth century.

Can I use a card table in a hall?

Many fold-over card tables and tea tables from the period were built with dimensions suitable for hallway placement when closed. Their hinged tops allow them to double as compact console surfaces that can be opened out when extra tabletop space is required.

Are marble tops original to these tables?

Numerous nineteenth-century console tables were constructed specifically to carry heavy marble slabs, particularly those designed in the grand neoclassical taste. White and coloured marble surfaces provided durability and a formal aesthetic well suited to high-traffic entrance areas.