Interior design enthusiasts and connoisseurs know perfectly well that the perfect marriage of modern design and tradition characterizes the style of our days. The contemporary style, which has been highly cultivated for several years now, has not yet lost its popularity.

But here it is, it is completed by styles of the time and we must admit that the result is simply the best. If you want to accentuate the decoration of your interior, playing with contrast is the advice. For this, a Louis XV and Louis XVI style console table is a choice that is designed to enhance your cozy cocoon.

The different consoles in gilded wood

Interior designers have understood it! A baroque style console table that dates back to the last centuries are the small details that change everything in order to bring an incredibly remarkable touch to your living space. Console tables have always been useful because of their more or less small size and their particularity to be discreet.

Homes are increasingly being seduced by old models to create an effect that is both elegant and very original. As for the contrast, it is striking. And besides, today you will find in the shops the different kinds of baroque wooden consoles.

Louis XV and Louis XVI consoles

When we talk about table old consoles, it is difficult not to mention those of Louis XV and Louis XVI style, because they are precisely the reference in the matter. In this table, straight lines have completely deserted the island in favor of curves. After all, this is precisely the particularity of Louis XV and Louis XVI style furniture. With its soft lines chained with curves, the table adds a unique atmosphere wherever it is placed. Thus, the S and C are put in the spotlight.

In other words, these wall consoles allow a unique, old, but very refined decoration in your cozy cocoon. In addition, the decorative pattern of the Louis XV and Louis XVI console tables is constantly being renewed so that they can integrate without problems in the middle of your ultra modern furniture.

Rococo consoles

The Rococo style is linked to a culture. It has indeed found its origins in Italy in the 14th century and all the furniture of this period embraced this style. Armchair, sofa, chest of drawers and especially console tables. Very elegant in its perfect curve, the table displays an extremely fine sculpture with revisited patterns to be up to date.

So, you will not have trouble finding a black baroque console table with light patterns for a perfect harmony with your modern decoration. The console is a versatile piece of furniture that can be used as a dressing table, you can complete it with a broque chest of drawers in gilded wood to stay in the same style. As for the fact that it has a gilding made using the pure gold leaf method, it is like the icing on the cake.

So, a pretty rococo console table will be the centerpiece of your decoration with its precious royal yellow marble. You will see that your interior will shine differently with a pretty console table from the time in the corner. Thanks to a well-thought-out design, it fits easily into any environment, whether classic or in the most modern contexts. You will surely love the effect of the contrast.

Consoles with marble or synthetic tops?

At the time, marble was the only material used to design the gilding of the console. But nowadays, we are entitled to more modern models, but still as refined. By the way, since the Louis XV and Louis XVI style resurfaced, designers have allowed themselves to review the design in order to bring it up to date. Consequently, today you can find console tables with sturdy frames made with metal or other synthetic material such as PVC.

However, if you don't want to break the mood, it is always possible to opt for tables with marble tops. If you can afford it, a real marble would be the symbol of elegance and refinement. And even if you can't afford it, a console table with a modern synthetic marble effect top is also a good compromise.

This table will find its place in your living room, but also anywhere in your house, in the dining room, in a bedroom or even in an entrance hall.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes, passionate about the Baroque movement and its timeless artistic creations, is a recognized expert in the field of period furniture. His expertise extends to key pieces such as chairs, armchairs, sofas and chests of drawers, which he analyzes with a historian's eye and a keen sense of detail.

Inspired by the opulent lines and refined ornaments of the Baroque style, Miguel shares his knowledge of the masterpieces of furniture art. He explores the traditional manufacturing techniques, noble materials and cultural influences that have marked each era.

On htdeco.fr, Miguel de Cervantes guides lovers of antique furniture and interior decoration with enriching articles, practical advice and unique inspirations. Whether it's restoring a Louis XIV chest of drawers or understanding the history of a hand-carved armchair, he puts his erudition at the service of lovers of authenticity and style.

Fields and specialties:

Baroque style
Rococo style
Louis XIV style
Style Louis Philippe