Baroque Consoles Wholesale: Console Tables with Marble Top and Gilded Frame
The baroque console is the epitome of the representative wall table. A carved, often gold-leafed frame carries a heavy marble top, the front sweeps out in volutes and acanthus, and above the console a mirror is classically mounted. From a small footprint this creates a strong focal point for the entrance hall, corridor, salon and reception area. At Barockgroßhandel you will find console tables across their full range: from the slim wall console and the demilune console to the classic mirror console, all as high-quality reproductions of historical models in Casa Padrino quality.
As a specialised wholesaler we supply resellers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, interior designers and private enthusiasts. Because our baroque consoles are available in series and built for lasting use, they suit the single feature wall in the living room as well as hotel lobbies, reception desks and boutiques. This page walks you through construction types, materials, dimensions, placement, contract use and care, and links directly into the matching shop categories.
What defines a baroque console
The console is a pure wall table: it does not stand free in the room but leans its back against the wall and is often composed into a unit with a mirror hung above it. Historically it served as a decorative support for candelabra, clocks, vases and porcelain in the antechamber and salon. Characteristic features are the curved, forward-bowed apron, richly carved legs with volutes and acanthus leaves, and a flat top that gives the eye a calm surface above the animated frame.
Our reproductions take up this formal language precisely and translate it into stable, everyday furniture. The carved effort remains visible, but the construction is designed for continuous use. This gives you the opulence of the historical model without the fragility and the prices of genuine antiques.
Marble top and gilded frame: materials and craftsmanship
The centrepiece of many baroque consoles is the top made of real marble. White Carrara with fine veining, a warm cream tone or deep black set a refined, cool contrast to the warm gold of the frame. Marble is heavy, heat-resistant and dimensionally stable over decades, making the console a high-value, durable piece. Alternatively we carry models with a lacquered or veneered wooden top where a lighter weight or a uniform colour is preferred.
The frame is made of solid hardwood, sawn, turned and carved by hand. After priming, several layers of paint or gesso follow before gold leaf, silver leaf or a deep lacquered tone create the characteristic surface. It is precisely at the apron, legs and cresting that the quality of the carving shows in the cleanly worked ornament.
Console types: wall console, demilune and mirror console
Baroque consoles appear in several basic forms. The classic rectangular wall console offers the largest surface and looks especially calm along long walls and behind sofas. The demilune console (half-round) projects less far into the room, guides gently around corners and passages, and is the classic choice for narrow corridors. Both forms come with one or several legs, sometimes with a curved stretcher bridging the legs.
A particularly representative category of its own is the mirror console, where console table and mirror are delivered as a coordinated set. Frame and stand then share the same finish and ornamentation, turning the wall into a single, complete showpiece. Alongside these stand consoles with a drawer for small utensils and delicate models for use as a decorative side table.
Dimensions and height: planning the right console
For planning, height, width and depth are decisive above all. Common console heights are around 80 to 90 cm, so the top sits at a comfortable viewing and display height and matches a surface hung above it well. The depth is deliberately shallow at around 30 to 45 cm, so the console does not block the passage even in narrow corridors.
If you hang a mirror above the console, a distance of about 20 to 30 cm between top and lower edge of the mirror has proven effective. The mirror should be narrower than the console so that a calm frame results. You will find the exact dimensions of each model with the respective item in the shop, which makes precise planning of wall, console and mirror easier.
Placement in the living space: entrance, corridor and behind the sofa
The baroque console unfolds its effect where little space and much representation are called for. In the entrance and corridor it welcomes guests as the first eye-catcher, carries a key dish, lamp and flowers and turns a passage into a stage. Placed beneath a mirror, it visually widens narrow hallways and adds extra light.
In the living room the console likes to stand behind the sofa or against a free wall and closes the room off to the rear without filling it. As a slim sideboard counterpart it carries table lamps, books and decor and links the seating group and wall into a coherent picture. In dining and salon areas it serves as a sideboard for carafes, glasses and candlesticks.
Baroque consoles for hospitality, gastronomy and contract
In the contract sector the console is a powerful instrument of staging. In hospitality it shapes reception areas, lobbies and suites, serves as a decorative reception or concierge table and as a surface for brochures, flowers and candelabra. In restaurants and bars it carries glasses and carafes as a sideboard; in shop fitting it sets an unmistakable frame for merchandise presentation in boutiques, salons and showrooms.
Because our models are robustly built and available in series, they suit multiple fit-outs where a uniform, high-quality appearance across several locations matters. From the single reception console to the continuous furnishing of several floors, we coordinate models, quantities and delivery times to your project.
Combining with mirror, side table and decor
The console unfolds its full effect in interplay. The classic pairing is console plus mirror: as a coordinated set or freely combined with a separate baroque mirror in the same finish tone. On the top you stage symmetrically with candelabra, vases or a clock in the centre, flanked by two identical objects.
For additional surfaces in the same style, matching side tables suggest themselves, taking up the colour, finish and formal language of the console. This creates a continuous line from the corridor into the living area. In terms of colour, gilded frames harmonise with cream, burgundy and emerald, while black or white finished models also suit restrained, modern interiors.
Care of marble and gilded wood
Baroque consoles stay beautiful for a long time with little effort. Clean the marble top with a soft, damp cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner, never with vinegar, lemon or abrasive agents, as acid attacks the limestone and leaves matt marks. Spilled liquids, especially wine, coffee and oil, should be taken up immediately, and occasional sealing protects the open-pored stone from stains.
Clean gilded and lacquered wooden surfaces with a soft, dry or lightly dampened cloth, without harsh or abrasive cleaners that would attack the finish. Gold leaf is sensitive to friction, so gentle dusting along the carvings is sufficient. Avoid permanent, direct sunlight and high humidity so that finish, wood and glue remain stable.
Range and matching categories
From this topic page you go directly into the matching shop areas. Browse the entire selection of consoles. For further decorative surfaces in the same style, a look at the side tables is worthwhile. You will find the matching wall decor above the console among the mirrors, ideal for the classic mirror console.
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Frequently asked questions about baroque consoles
What is a baroque console?
A baroque console is a representative wall table with a carved, often gold-leafed frame and a flat top, frequently made of marble. It stands with its back to the wall and is classically combined with a mirror hung above it. At Barockgroßhandel you receive high-quality, newly made reproductions of historical models.
What forms of console tables are there?
The main distinction is between the rectangular wall console with a large surface and the demilune (half-round) console for narrow corridors. Added to these are the mirror console as a coordinated set of table and mirror, as well as models with a drawer and delicate consoles for use as a side table.
Are the tops made of real marble?
Many of our baroque consoles carry a top of real marble, for example in white, cream or black. Marble is heavy, heat-resistant and durable. Alongside these we carry models with a lacquered or veneered wooden top when a lower weight or a uniform colour is preferred. The exact version is stated with the respective item.
What height does a baroque console have?
Common console heights are around 80 to 90 cm, so the top sits at a comfortable display height. The depth is deliberately kept shallow at around 30 to 45 cm, so the console does not disturb even in narrow corridors. You will find the exact dimensions with the respective item in the shop.
How high should I hang the mirror above the console?
A distance of about 20 to 30 cm between top and lower edge of the mirror has proven effective. The mirror should be narrower than the console so that a calm, symmetrical frame results. As a coordinated set of console and mirror, the proportion is already matched.
Where is the best place for a baroque console?
Classic places are the entrance and corridor, where the console welcomes as the first eye-catcher, as well as the wall behind the sofa in the living room. It also comes into its own as a sideboard in dining and salon areas or as a reception table in the contract sector. A solid wall at its back is important.
Are baroque consoles suitable for hotel and contract use?
To a special degree. Our reproductions are robustly built and available in series. In lobbies, reception areas and suites they serve as a decorative reception or display table, in restaurants and boutiques as a sideboard and presentation surface. For multiple fit-outs we deliver uniform models across several locations.
How do I care for a marble top correctly?
Clean the marble with a soft, damp cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner, never with vinegar, lemon or abrasives, as acid attacks the stone. Take up spills, especially wine, coffee and oil, immediately. Occasional sealing protects the open-pored stone from stains.
How do I clean the gilded frame?
Clean gilded and lacquered wooden surfaces with a soft, dry or lightly dampened cloth, without harsh cleaners. Gold leaf is sensitive to friction, so gentle dusting along the carvings is sufficient. Avoid permanent sunlight and high humidity so that finish and wood remain stable.
Do you also sell baroque consoles to private customers?
Yes. As Barockgroßhandel we are geared towards resellers, hospitality, gastronomy and contract furnishers, but we also supply private enthusiasts. For larger quantities and projects we are happy to prepare an individual offer for you.
