Sofa & Console Tables

A console table is a long, narrow table that is meant to sit against walls or behind sofas. It is usually 30 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches deep. These useful pieces may be used for a lot of different things, such as greeting guests at the door, showing off decor, arranging necessities, or adding extra storage space with drawers and shelves.

How To Place Console & Sofa Tables?

Console tables can be used in many different places in a home, and each one has its own use.

Entryway and Hallway Tables

Entryway console tables make a good first impression in foyers by giving people a place to put their keys, mail, and attractive displays. Hall tables border the hallways, providing useful storage without getting in the way of foot traffic. Entry tables and mirrors often go together. The mirrors add depth and help people get ready to leave.

Sofa Tables and Behind Couch Placement

Sofa tables, which are also called behind-couch tables, fit against the backs of sofas and add surface space without taking up more floor space. These console tables make areas that are useful for: 

• Table lamps that give off ambient or task lighting
• Places to charge phones and other gadgets
• Plants, frames, or other objects used as decoration
• Baskets for storage that keep living spaces neat

In open-concept environments where sofas are not against walls, behind-the-couch tables work especially effectively to define the living area.

Additional Applications

You can use console tables as sideboards in the dining room, vanity bases in the bedroom, desks in the home office, or extra surfaces in the kitchen. Their flexibility lets you put them anywhere you need narrow surfaces.

What Materials and Styles Are Available for Console Tables?

Console tables come in a wide range of styles and materials to fit different tastes.

Wood Console Tables

Wood console tables are warm since they are made of oak, walnut, or pine. Solid wood selections are very strong and have apparent grain patterns. Engineered wood options, on the other hand, are less expensive. Oak console tables have a lot of grain, while light wood designs make rooms feel brighter.

Modern and Contemporary Designs

Modern console tables include clean lines, simple shapes, and smooth materials like glass, metal, or high-gloss finishes. Black console tables make a strong statement, white console tables make entryways brighter, and glass console tables keep the space open. Metal console tables with iron or steel frames fit perfectly with industrial styles.

Storage Solutions

Console tables with drawers have hidden storage spaces for important things, and models with shelves have open display area. Storage console tables make the most of their space by keeping entryways and living spaces neat.

Sizes and Configurations

Console tables come in a range of sizes to fit different areas and purposes. The standard size is 48 to 60 inches long, 12 to 18 inches deep, and 30 to 36 inches tall. Small console tables that are 36 to 42 inches long work well in small entryways, while long console tables that are 70 to 80 inches long work well on big walls. Narrow console tables that are less than 12 inches deep make the most of small areas.

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Flexible financing makes it possible to buy various console tables. Expert customer support can help you figure out the right size and where to put it. The Brick promises easy returns and full warranties on all of its products.

FAQs About Console and Sofa Tables

What is the difference between console tables and sofa tables?

The terms are largely interchangeable. Console tables are generally slender tables that are placed against walls or behind furniture. Sofa tables are console tables that are placed behind sofas. Both types of tables serve the same purpose.

How big should my console table be?

The standard size is 48 to 60 inches long, 12 to 18 inches deep, and 30 to 36 inches tall. Choose tables that fit the available wall space and leave enough room for people to walk around furniture or in hallways.

Where should I put a table with a console?

Console tables can be used as sideboards in dining rooms, as beautiful displays in corridors, as extra surface area behind sofas, or as places to put keys and mail in entryways. They can be used in any place that needs narrow functional surfaces.