Consoles

Console tables: antique, vintage, and mid-century for hallways and walls

A console is the table that stands against the wall: narrow, often with a marble top, the first eye-catcher in the hallway and a place for keys, mail, and flowers. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you will find a changing selection of console tables from all eras: the Baroque console with a gilded frame, the Wilhelminian-era console with marble, the English console made of mahogany, the Art Deco console table with high-gloss veneer, and the mid-century console made of teak. All restored in our Berlin workshop.

Consoles by type

• Wall console: Legs only at the front, attached to the wall at the back. Baroque and Neoclassical.
• Console table: Freestanding, narrow, and tall, often with a drawer. For hallways and entryways.
• Mirror console: Console with a matching wall mirror above it, often preserved as a pair. See mirrors.
• Demi-lune console: Semicircular, English or French, made of mahogany or walnut.
• Hall chest: Slightly deeper, with drawers. See chests of drawers.

Antique or vintage console?

Antique consoles from the Baroque, Neoclassical, and Wilhelminian eras are ornate pieces with carvings, gilding, and marble tops; see Baroque and antiques. English consoles in the Chippendale- and Regency styles are slimmer and made of mahogany. Mid-century consoles made of teak are lightweight and fit in narrow hallways; see Mid Century.

Which console is right for my hallway?

Consoles are usually 25 to 40 cm deep, leaving the passage clear. They are 75 to 90 cm high, and a mirror above makes the hallway look larger. The dimensions are listed for each piece.

View consoles in Berlin

At the showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg you will find console tables from all eras across 4,000 m², often with a matching mirror, Mon–Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., without an appointment. Photos from all sides, exact dimensions, and an honest condition description are provided for each piece.

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Frequently asked questions about consoles

What is the difference between a console and a sideboard?

A console is narrow and open, usually without storage space. The sideboard is deeper and has doors and drawers.

Does a wall console need to be secured?

True wall consoles with only two front legs do. Freestanding console tables do not.

Does a Baroque console fit in a modern apartment?

As a statement piece in the hallway, it is a classic combination: gold console, white wall, a large mirror.

Can a console serve as a desk?

For a laptop, yes, if it is at least 40 cm deep.

Do you also buy furniture?

Yes. We buy vintage and antique furniture in good condition. Send us photos and a short description via our furniture purchasingpage, and we will get back to you with an offer.