The Modern Console Table

While it is true that console tables were the idea of Louis XIV for the Chateau de Versailles, they have migrated from the 17th century to the present taking on new shapes and forms that are sure to delight those with an eye for the contemporary. No longer gilded, the modern console table styles can be found in wood, metal, metal and glass, and plastics.

Contemporary Matrix Style Black Metal Console Sofa Table w/Glass Top

The black metal with glass top console table is ideal for the modern home. With a glass top to add visual space, this table is a prime example of a contemporary style that is subtle enough in design to fit into almost any casual or contemporary decor.

With a glass top, spills are not a concern. This is a perfect table for a potted plant. Never worry about water rings. Many modern styles are known for the clear or smoked glass top.

Modern Black Console Tri-Base Table

Many modern console tables are so distinctive in color and shape that there is little doubt that they belong in a contemporary setting. While the table to the right is wood with a black finish, it must be noted that it is the updated modern version of the Louis XIV style. The half moon surface atop a three leg base is a reflection of the earlier centuries. However, the clean lines make it 21st century. Clean, crisp, and stylish.

Meandering Console Table

What could say modern more than this elegantly designed table of metal and glass. What a beautiful example of contemporary styling. This is a prime example of mixing glass with a soft approach to metal.