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Brunel Triple Console Table - Oak, Wood by House of HackneyBrunel Triple Console Table - Oak, Wood by House of Hackney, alternate view

House of Hackney

Brunel Triple Console Table - Oak, Wood

$7,900

Bennett Console Table - Mahogany by McGee And CoBennett Console Table - Mahogany by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Bennett Console Table - Mahogany

$8,160

Celeste 60" Console Table with Scalloped Edges - Olive Ash Veneer by McGee And CoCeleste 60" Console Table with Scalloped Edges - Olive Ash Veneer by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Celeste 60" Console Table with Scalloped Edges - Olive Ash Veneer

$5,280

Solene Console Table with Mirror - White, Marble by Kathy Kuo HomeSolene Console Table with Mirror - White, Marble by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Solene Console Table with Mirror - White, Marble

$5,773

Venice Rectangular Console Table - Beige, Travertine by Kathy Kuo HomeVenice Rectangular Console Table - Beige, Travertine by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Venice Rectangular Console Table - Beige, Travertine

$5,156

Marcus Console Table - Brown, Pine Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeMarcus Console Table - Brown, Pine Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Marcus Console Table - Brown, Pine Wood

$5,317

Simone 4 Door Media Cabinet with Carved Resin - Grey, Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeSimone 4 Door Media Cabinet with Carved Resin - Grey, Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Simone 4 Door Media Cabinet with Carved Resin - Grey, Wood

$5,324

Etta Arched Console Table - Brown, White Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeEtta Arched Console Table - Brown, White Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Etta Arched Console Table - Brown, White Oak

$5,170

Astoria Sideboard - Whitewash, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeAstoria Sideboard - Whitewash, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Astoria Sideboard - Whitewash, Oak

$6,058

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Frequently Asked Questions

A console table is a slim table for entryways, behind a couch, under a wall-mounted TV or along a hallway. It gives you a landing spot for keys and mail, a surface for a lamp and a base for a mirror or art. In open floor plans, a console behind the couch also helps divide the living area from the rest of the room.

Most console tables are 30–32 inches tall and 10–16 inches deep, with skinny entryway versions around 8 inches. Behind a couch, keep the console at or below the couch back and shorter than the couch, so it reads as part of the grouping. In a hallway, leave at least 36 inches of clear walkway beside it.

Anchor one end with height, such as a lamp or branches in a tall vase, hang a mirror or art above, and balance the other end with a tray or stacked books. Tuck baskets or stools underneath to use the space below. An asymmetric arrangement feels relaxed, while matching lamps suit a more formal entry.

One that is at least 16 inches deep and about 30 inches tall can work as a laptop desk. Make sure there is knee clearance under the apron and room to slide in a chair. It suits occasional work, but a full-time setup with a monitor needs a deeper surface of 24 inches or more.

Look for a depth of 8–12 inches and legs that don't extend past the top. Demilune tables have no sharp corners to catch as you pass, and floating consoles keep the floor clear, making a tight hall feel wider. Check vent and outlet positions and door swings before choosing the length.

Drawers keep keys, chargers and mail out of sight, which suits a busy entryway. An open lower shelf holds baskets or books and looks lighter, which helps in small spaces. Behind a couch, an open design keeps the room feeling airy, while drawers are more useful right by the front door.