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Long, narrow, and versatile, a great console table provides a little extra shelf space in your entryway—and a sneak peek of your design aesthetic. Over the last four years, we've spent hours researching and testing console tables from the most popular furniture and decor brands, evaluating quality, durability, and value.
Our top pick is the Mercury Row Daigre Console Table, a sleek, modern piece with bamboo accents and a drawer for stashing keys, mail, and other everyday essentials.
Here are the best console tables for every style and home decor budget.
Best Overall: Mercury Row Daigre 39.5” Console Table
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Soft close drawer
Easy to assemble
Versatile
Only available in white
What do buyers say? 150+ Wayfair reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above.
This petite mid-century console table is a great choice to brighten up an entryway while adding a sweet little style moment. It has a small drawer with soft-close hardware for keys, sunglasses, or mail, and a bright white finish with bamboo accents for a contemporary look. It's easy to assemble and sturdy enough for everyday use, plus can be used for tons of different purposes, including as a desk. Priced at under $150, this is also a wallet-friendly find. You could spend the rest of your budget on plants or accessories to style on top for a completely new look for under $200.
Best Budget: Convenience Concepts Oxford Console Table
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Bottom shelf
Available in a range of colors
Great for small spaces
No drawer
If you’re on an even stricter budget, consider this affordable console table that's sure to bring a polished touch to your space. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s also available in a wide variety of colors, both bright and neutral. It's super quick and easy to assemble, and surprisingly sturdy for the size and price (it's less than a foot wide!). It's more traditional than modern, so it's a great, affordable way to add some color to a room while channeling farmhouse vibes.
Best Storage: Trent Austin Design Sophia Console Table
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Has open and enclosed storage
Sturdy
Available in two finishes
Tricky assembly
Console tables can offer plenty of new storage within a small footprint, to the point you may be able to replace a bookcase with one while gaining some additional surface area as well. The Sophia Console Table from Wayfair is a versatile option, with sturdy wood construction that comes in two finishes that can work with a range of styles and decor.
There’s plenty of storage on the two open shelves for large decor objects or even attractive storage baskets, as well as two roomy drawers for storing mail, cords, and other odds and ends. It's on the affordable side too, so you can elevate your space without making a huge dent in your budget.
Best with Drawers: Pottery Barn Sanford Console Table
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Solid wood construction
Anti-tip kit included
Also has a bottom shelf
Expensive
If you’re looking for enclosed storage space, a console table with drawers is your best best. This one has two roomy drawers that give you plenty of space to store odds and ends that you’d like out of sight but close at hand. Its simple frame is made from sturdy steel and the rest of it is constructed of solid mango wood and MDF, resulting in a rustic yet still very sophisticated look. It's slightly larger than average, so in addition to lots of drawer space you also have a large surface area and bottom shelf for books, lighting, and decor.
Best Wood: Hashtag Home Brock Solid Wood Console Table
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Sturdy
Bottom storage shelf
Easy to assemble
Not the best choice for small spaces
When looking for a wood console table, look for a sturdy one that will last over the years. This Wayfair find checks all the boxes and is surprisingly affordable to boot—inspired by Scandi design, it’s made from solid rubberwood with a neutral brown finish that can blend in anywhere. It's on the larger side, measuring 47 inches long and 18 inches deep, so it's best for living rooms rather than entryways, unless you have a larger foyer. The roomy bottom shelf is perfect for displaying books, decor, or even baskets to maximize storage potential.
Best Glass: 17 Stories Cardone 48'' Console Table
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Narrow hexagonal shape
Easy assembly
Lightweight
Only available in brass
Can only hold 30 pounds
Glass-topped console tables generally have sleek metal frames that can make a statement without taking up much visual space at all. This one is a perfect example—it has a unique hexagonal frame with tempered glass top for your photos or plants, and is an ideal size and shape for small spaces. The polished brass finish feels glamorous and contemporary, and is a great choice if you want to add a little oomph to your space. At just 12 inches wide, it's narrow enough to fit in a small entryway or behind a sofa without taking up much physical or visual space.
Best Metal: Pottery Barn Hoffman Metal Console Table
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Available in two sizes
Durable construction
Only available in one finish
An all-metal console table can help you get the same airy, elegant look as a glass-topped one, but is definitely a more durable option. Pottery Barn’s Hoffman Metal Console Table is our top pick since it counts as both an investment piece and a statement piece. It has an elegant frame made from stainless steel in a high-gloss metallic finish for a brassy look, and its silhouette couldn’t be simpler. Plus, it's available in two sizes, so you can choose the exact right one for your space.
Best Acrylic: AllModern Eugene Console Table
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No assembly required
Can easily double as a desk
Lightweight
Expensive
If you’d like a console table that really blends in with its surroundings, a transparent acrylic design will almost completely disappear. AllModern's acrylic console table is one of the best out there—the simple U-shaped design can work anywhere, and the single-piece design means it doesn't have to be assembled.
Do keep in mind though, that while acrylic is easy to keep clean, it also scratches easily. Lucite or acrylic should be cleaned with a soft microfiber cloth and a gentle cleaning solution that won’t cause streaks or damage over time. Also, make sure it’s well-protected when moving and don’t plan to put anything on top of it that might cause scratches.
Best Mirrored: Willa Arlo Interiors Kylie 39.5" Console Table
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Wood frame
Two roomy drawers
Can easily double as a desk
Not the best choice for small spaces
Mirrored console tables are making a comeback of sorts, but they’re not all styled after the sometimes gaudy designs of the '70s and '80s. The Kylie Console Table from Wayfair is flashy for sure, but its simple silhouette and subdued crystal knobs keep it from becoming too much. It's surprisingly versatile—you can use it as a console table or pair it with a pretty chair and use it as a desk or vanity. This is a great WFH solution, since you can use it in your living room or bedroom and stash away all your work stuff in the two drawers when it’s not being used as a workstation.
If you're looking for a versatile console table, you can't go wrong with the Mercury Row Daigre Console Table (view at Wayfair). Compact, stylish, and affordable, this table can easily double as a desk or vanity. If you want something even more budget-friendly, we recommend the Convenience Concepts Oxford Console Table (view at Walmart), a narrow option that comes in plenty of fun and neutral colors and costs way less than the competition.
What to Look for in a Console Table
Materials
Console tables come in a surprisingly wide variety of materials, and the best choice for you will depend on how you want to use it and your personal style. Metal and solid wood console tables are generally the most long-lasting and low-maintenance, whereas glass-topped and acrylic console tables will require a gentler touch. If you tend to move a lot or rearrange furniture frequently, go with solid wood or metal console table if you can—not only are they more durable, but they typically hold more weight, too.
Size
Consoles may be smaller than other tables, but they can have a big visual impact on a space, or blend in altogether. For entryways and other smaller spaces, you’ll want to pay attention to the depth of your table—you can find plenty of options that are under 12 inches and narrow enough for even the tightest spaces. Larger console tables are better suited for living rooms and foyers, plus they're also more versatile and can easily be used as a desk, vanity, or TV stand. Be sure to measure your space before you buy
Storage
All console tables have some storage (it is a table, after all), but if you want a little extra you can find options with drawers, shelving, and even cabinet space. If you’re planning on keeping things simple and just styling your console table with a lamp or a plant or two, you can find super slim options that have no extra storage. But, if want space to, say, store a collection of books, you'll need to find something a bit larger with those added storage features. This also matters if you want a multipurpose table that can double as a desk—in that case, you'll want a table with drawers and no bottom shelves so you can fit a chair.
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What is a console table?
A console table is a long, shallow table with supported sides rather than the customary four legs found on traditional tables. It’s often used in a spacious entryway or as a side table in a dining or living room. More of a decorative than a functional piece, console tables are supporting players rather than essential pieces of furniture that are often used to fill up blank space throughout the home.
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How do you decorate a console table?
There are plenty of fun ways to decorate a console table, which can serve as a display for flower arrangements, decorative objects, art, and accessories. A console table in an entryway equipped with a decorative tray or bowl might double as a landing strip for your keys and wallet. You can hang a mirror or a piece of art above it, and add a table lamp on one or both ends. During the holidays, the console table can be decorated like a fireplace mantel to display favorite seasonal ornaments and decor, or it can be used as a dessert buffet table and decorated with garlands and LED lights.
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How tall is a console table?
Console tables generally vary in height from between 28 to 32 inches, or an average of 30 inches from the ground. As with all things decor, console table height can vary, and has been increasing in recent years. Today, you can easily find console tables up to 36 inches tall.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by Tim Minerd, who covers furniture, home decor, and bedding for MyDomaine and The Spruce. To write this article, he judged console tables based on their materials, size, storage capabilities, and style.
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