The 9 Best Console Tables of 2021

Best Overall: Mercury Row Daigre 39.5” Console Table

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.