The 21 Best Console Tables of 2024 to Suit Any Design Style

Your home’s entryway is one of the most important areas in your home. It welcomes you and your guests into your sanctuary, so making it a cozy yet organized space seems like a no-brainer. 

A console table is one of the most important pieces to make your entryway inviting, but can also be practical and function as a pit stop before leaving or arriving home.

To find the best console tables, we spent hours researching top-rated products while considering them based on size, height, finish, material, style, and storage capacity. We also spoke with Richard Louise of Dovetails and Stitches for his insight on what to look for when shopping for the best console tables for your home.

Modern

A black console table is a great way to add edge and an industrial touch to your space, but sometimes they can look and feel too bulky. The Sobro Black Metal Narrow Birdcage Console Table, however, provides all the edge and style without the bulkiness thanks to its open caged frame design. 

Made of a sturdy iron, this sleek console table features oval-shaped shelves and slim cylindrical legs for support. While this material can easily show scratches and smudges, the care is quite simple. There’s no assembly required either, so you can start using this table quickly once it arrives. 

Product Details: Materials: Solid and veneered wood | Dimensions: 48 x 34 x 14 inches

Curved lines and subtlety are two of the most important elements of modern and contemporary style, and the TOV Hump Console Table meets both. The table is offered in either black or white, so it’ll easily fit in with your other home decor. 

This console table is made from acacia wood and handcrafted by furniture artisans, so no two are ever exactly the same. The sleek arch gives it a modern look and the spacious, sturdy top can hold a variety of entryway essentials like a large plant or flower arrangement, lamp, decorative bowls, and more. 

While this console table does not have additional storage, the space under the arch can be used for storage baskets or shoes. Though this pick is a bit more expensive than other options, there’s no shipping fee for orders over $299. Plus, minimal assembly is required for this option. 

Product Details: Materials: Acacia wood | Dimensions: 54 x 15 x 31.8 inches

Living in a small space may mean sacrificing certain types of furniture, like a console table. However, with the West Elm Profile Narrow Console Table you can keep your entryway organized without taking up too much precious real estate. 

Because of its elongated and narrow construction, this pick is great for storing yoga mats, tall boots and upright houseplants. Though there aren’t any drawers, there are shelves for smaller items, like trinket trays or decorative books. 

We like that this table has a sleek and minimalist design, is made of a sturdy and durable iron, and has legs with adjustable levelers. It’s also offered in four colors to match your style preference. West Elm does note that the hardware may loosen over time, so it’s important to monitor the weight capacity.

Product Details: Materials: Iron | Dimensions: 22 x 34 x 8 inches

Mid-Century Modern  

You can’t go wrong with a classic brown option, which is why we love Article’s Lenia Console. Available in walnut, for a more mid century modern look, and in white oak, for a more natural yet contemporary look, this console table offers ample storage with four wide and soft-close drawers. 

The entire piece is constructed from solid and veneered wood. Though it’s sturdy, the material also makes this console table quite heavy, so an extra set of hands is definitely recommended. 

Product Details: Materials: Solid and veneered wood | Dimensions: 39.25 x 29.5 x 15 inches

Mid-century modern styles perfectly encapsulate minimalism, sleek lines, and bold shapes, so it’s no wonder that the Mercury Row Andresen Console Table made our list as one of the best console tables. 

With a streamlined design, two spacious drawers, antique bronze hardware, and splayed, tapered legs, this console table is a sophisticated yet useful entryway piece. It’s only offered in two shades of brown but it’s crafted from a blend of solid rubberwood, engineered wood, and acacia veneers for durability. 

You can create a stylish entryway by placing a modern table lamp, tapered candles, a simple houseplant, and framed photos on this console table. The two small drawers that can be great hiding spaces for keys, sunglasses, and other smaller items. 

Product Details: Materials: Rubberwood, engineered wood, acacia veneers | Dimensions: 47 x 32.5 x 17.5 inches

Farmhouse

If you’re looking for a console table to match the character and charm of your farmhouse style home, we recommend the Pottery Barn Heritage Farmhouse Console Table. This table is made from several types of real and engineered wood, but we especially love the kiln-dried wood that helps prevent splitting, warping, and even mildew. 

We appreciate the adjustable levelers that provide stability on uneven surfaces and the spacious drawers that are perfect for storing mail, keys, and glasses.

While this pick is more expensive than other options and there’s also a shipping fee, we think the hand craftsmanship and design of this console table make the extra cost worth it for any farmhouse style home.

Product Details: Materials: Kiln-dried solid poplar wood, pine wood, engineered wood, MDF, and pine wood veneers | Dimensions: 15 x 30 x 84.5 inches

Victorian-inspired architecture meets the rustic farmhouse style with the World Market Everett Long Weathered Natural Wood Foyer Table. We love this console table for its sculptural legs and light weathered finish, and it’s also sturdy and easy to assemble. 

Our favorite features are the hidden drawers and a bottom open shelf that’s convenient for storing items such as shoes, heavy candles, plants, and books. You can also opt to use this versatile and classic console table as a TV stand. 

Since it’s only available in a light finish, it may not be suited for every decor style. However, we do think its color and overall high-quality construction make this a beautiful and inviting option for your entryway. 

Product Details: Materials: MDF, acacia, pine, and plywood | Dimensions: 71 x 32 x 16 inches

Minimalist

If you have a small entryway  it might be a struggle to find a functional console table that fits. The Yamazaki Home Narrow Entryway Console Table is not only the best console table for small spaces, it’s also one of our favorite minimalist designs. 

Inspired by small space living in Japan, this table combines sophistication with functionality using materials such as powder-coated steel frames and lacquer-coated natural wood. 

Despite its narrow and thin frame, the table can hold up to 11 pounds and the steel bar can hold just over two pounds, so it’s perfect for hanging umbrellas. Just note that unlike some other picks, this option doesn’t feature drawers or other storage. 

Product Details: Materials: Steel, wood | Dimensions: 7.28 x 23.62 x 31.69 inches

Most console tables have the standard rectangular tabletop, but we love the IKEA Listerby Console Table for its rounded edges and overall clean design. The table is offered in two colors, so you can choose which suits your space best. 

This console table has two shelves and is useful for your entryway, as a television stand, or even as a bookshelf for a child’s room. We like that it has a weight capacity of 44 pounds (or 22 pounds per shelf), so you can store books and other decor. 

Although it’s 28 inches tall, which is slightly shorter than conventional console tables, we think it’s an excellent option for minimal homes or those who want a neat, functional piece with extra storage space.

Product Details: Materials: Particleboard, oak veneer, tinted clear acrylic lacquer, paper foil | Dimensions: 15 x 28 x 36.25 inches

Traditional

Whether you’re a crafter, jeweler, or just love to collect trinkets, a console table with plenty of compact storage space is a must for you. The Mistana Ellefson Antique Storage Console Table has eight drawers, each with metal pull-out handles that have integrated label holders, and has an overall vintage apothecary style. 

This console table is a great fot for a craft room, office, studio, entryway, or living room. We also like the metal hairpin legs that give it both sturdiness and a modern industrial touch. 

The natural wood grain which means each one will have slight differences. Since every piece is unique, the veneer coating on the wood may strip off slightly over time, but a light coating every now and then should keep it in good condition.

Product Details: Materials: Manufactured wood, metal | Dimensions: 36 x 32 x 14 inches

For a vintage look without the vintage price tag, consider the Safavieh Samantha Dark Cherry 2-Drawer Console Table. This piece offers that classic elegance and sophistication of the traditional style along with a sturdy solid pine wood construction. 

We love that it’s available in five colors, although we’re partial to the dark cherry finish that pairs perfectly with other traditional pieces. The table has two spacious drawers and while some assembly is required, we think the effort is worth it for this piece. 

Product Details: Materials: MDF and pine wood | Dimensions: 13.8 x 35.8 x 29.5 inches

Transitional

Glass console tables, like the Better Homes & Gardens Nola style, make for a simple and stylish piece. This table is made with safety-tempered glass, so it’s less likely to break or shatter, and it has a metal frame that’s offered in either black or gold. 

The open shelving is great for displaying items like framed photos, collectibles, and decorative objects but is also sturdy enough for a few storage baskets and books. Overall, it’s an excellent option for those looking for a glass console table with a classic look and durable construction. 

Just keep in mind that it’s a bit longer than some other picks, so you’ll need to ensure you have the proper space for it. 

Product Details: Materials: Metal, safety-tempered glass | Dimensions: 13.15 x 32.32 x 59.37 inches

A console that meets all of your requirements, from storage needs to style preferences, may seem impossible to find. We think the 17 Stories Kedarian Console Table, however, gets pretty close, so it’s one of our favorite transitional picks. 

With an impressive weight capacity of up 220 pounds, a budget-friendly price, and its availability in five finishes, this console table is functional yet versatile for almost any space.

We love that it has two drawers for storing things like notepads and jewelry, and two shelves that are great for books, decorative items, or even shoes. It can also work as a nightstand, behind the couch to place bouquets and magazines, or as a media stand in the bedroom to hold a small TV.

Product Details: Materials: Manufactured wood, metal | Dimensions: 11.8 x 31.9 39.4 inches

Contemporary

If you love the idea of a console table, but don’t love that it can be visually cumbersome in your minimal or modern space, the CB2 Peekaboo Modern Acrylic Console Table may be your best bet. Made of thick cut acrylic, this console table is completely transparent and the arch gives it a mod look. 

While it can also double as a desk, we prefer it as a console table especially since the acrylic can be prone to scratches and a console table experiences less activity. 

Product Details: Materials: Molded acrylic | Dimensions: 56 x 28.5 x 15 inches

The The West Elm Tanner Console Table features the quintessential contemporary curved shape that makes for the ultimate statement piece. The table, which is offered in two colors, features a cutout based that makes for a visually interesting touch. 

Part of what makes this console table special is its texture. Each piece is heavily sand blasted, offering a charred-like feel that separates this wood pick from other similar options.

It’s worth noting that according to West Elm, the hardware on this console table may loosen over time, but it’s nothing a handy screwdriver can’t fix. If you don’t mind this small drawback, we think you’ll love this bold console table in your contemporary space.

Product Details: Materials: Hemlock wood | Dimensions: 44 x 30 x 16 inches

If you prefer contemporary furniture in a lighter tone, you’ll love the Anthropologie Sonali Console Table. This elegant table showcases the natural grain of the wood and has arches carved into the exterior part of the rounded legs that makes for a stylish look. 

We like that this table features a  sheer lacquer finish, which adds a sophisticated and luxurious touch. While this console table doesn’t have any extra storage such as shelves or drawers, we think this piece is a great option for your entryway, living room, bedroom, or study for that bold contemporary flair.

Product Details: Materials: MDF, ash and okoume wood veneer | Dimensions: 54.25 x 30 x 16.25 inches

Industrial

If you’re looking for a sturdy console table at a lower price, then you’ll love the Vasagle Console Table. Constructed with an alloy steel frame and an engineered wood top, this console table has a rustic industrial look with a strong mesh metal shelf that can hold almost 50 pounds of weight. 

The wood top offers a great space to store your keys, mail, and purses, or just let it be a space for decorative items like a small houseplant or flower vase.

We also like that this console table has adjustable feet so you never have to worry about wobbling or your table looking uneven. It’s worth noting that this pick doesn’t have any drawers, and whether or not that’s a dealbreaker depends on your preferences. 

Product Details: Materials: Engineered wood and alloy steel | Dimensions: 40 x 31.5 x 13.8  inches

We think the AllModern Level Console Table is one of the best console tables for its stainless steel construction and open design. The table features asymmetrically divided shelves as well, so you can display photos, florals, coffee table books, and other smaller items. 

While the top of this console table may scratch easily due to its powder-coat, you can diminish this by adding rubber grips to trays and vases or adding a decorative runner. However you decide to style it and maintain it, this console table will become your new favorite piece in your industrial-decorated home. 

Product Details: Materials: Steel | Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 10 inches

The Urban Outfitters Alana Storage Console is crafted from powder-coated metal and features looped legs, modular storage, and a retro-style served frame. We like that you can use it as a traditional entryway console table, bookcase, vinyl record stand, bar cart, or plant display. 

This option is quite simple to assemble and is available in four colors to fit just about any style. While we like this as the best metal console table, it’s important to take into account that the shelves are not secured to the frame and should be placed and leveled with care. 

Product Details: Materials: Powder-coated metal | Dimensions: 35.98 x 13 x 31.73 inches

Coastal

If you want a console table that’s functional, stylish, and versatile, all while fitting into your seaside vibe, the Baxton Studio Lombok Rattan Console Table is for you. We love the natural rattan that gives it a bohemian flair while also providing sturdiness and durability. 

This pick features ergonomic side handles that allow you to transport this table anywhere in your home, which means it can function as an entryway console table or even a bar cart. Best of all, it comes fully assembled so you can get straight to enjoying it. 

Due to the natural rattan fiber, it can be prone to fraying over time or with excessive use. With extra care and attention though, this console table is a must-have for those who prefer a coastal or organic modern vibe. 

Product Details: Materials: Rattan | Dimensions: 39.25 x 31.75 x 14.75 inches

The Pottery Barn Malibu Woven Console Table is made of 100% woven seagrass, so it’ll add texture and dimension to your coastal style home. The table has a 300-pound weight capacity, so it’s a great spot to display cooks, plants, and candles. 

This console table shouldn’t be exposed to direct sunlight or excessive temperatures. Plus, you cannot use household cleaners on it. Despite it being a bit high maintenance, we think it’s beautiful, functional, and a perfect addition to any coastal-style home. 

Product Details: Materials: Woven seagrass | Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 15 inches

What to Know About Consoles Before Shopping

Size & Height

It’s important to first measure the space where you want your console table to go before deciding on one. Louise says the width and depth should be chosen based on the available space and desired functionality.

For example, in entryways where space is often limited, a narrower table can help maintain an open, welcoming feel while still providing a practical surface for daily essentials.

“When selecting a console table, it's crucial to consider not only the height but also the width and depth to ensure the piece fits perfectly within the intended space,” he says. “Most console tables range between 28 to 32 inches in height, aligning with ergonomic standards for accessibility and visual proportionality. For living rooms or larger spaces, a wider console can serve as a statement piece, offering more surface area for decorative items, lamps, or storage solutions.”

Finish

According to Louise, the finish on a console table usually refers to the protective coating on furniture, especially wood. Lacquer, wax, varnish, staining, and polish are common finishes for wood while powder-coating and glossy metallic are common finishes for metals such as iron and stainless steel. 

Louise recommends choosing the finish based on your style and preferences; in other words, a matte or neutral finish will work with industrial style while a natural finish can work with coastal or farmhouse.

Material

You’re more likely to find a console table made of wood or metal, or a mix of both, but other materials such as rattan or acrylic can give your space a unique look. Louise prefers solid wood for durability, but choosing the right material for you can depend on preferred level of maintenance, size of your space, lifestyle factors, and overall style. 

"The choice of wood affects both the durability and aesthetic of the console table,” he says. “I recommend hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and cherry since they provide unique grain patterns and color tones, catering to different style preferences and ensuring the durability needed for furniture to last generations.”

Style

There are several console table styles and designs, from industrial-style metal console tables to those made of woven seagrass. Louise recommends choosing one that fits in with your home’s interior design style, but also considering something that can be a statement piece that showcases your style and personality as soon as you walk into your home. After all, most console tables are placed in the entryway so it’ll be the first piece you and your guests will see.

“The style of a console table significantly contributes to the harmony and aesthetic of any living space. When selecting a console table, consider how its style, finish, and wood choice will integrate with the existing decor and furniture within your home,” says Louise. “By carefully matching these aspects with the ambiance and existing furnishings, a console table can tie a room together, making it look cohesive and thoughtfully curated.”

Storage

Not all console tables have additional storage features, such as shelves and drawers, but it may not always be necessary. If you like to take your shoes off as soon as you enter your home, you may want to opt for one with cubbies or a bottom shelf. For Louise, these features help maintain a tidy space by organizing items like keys, mail, or decorative objects.

Your Questions, Answered

Where should I place a console table?

While a console table can be placed in various rooms throughout your home, they are most often found in entryways and hallways, providing a convenient spot for keys, mail, or decorative accents. 

“A console table is traditionally placed in an entryway or hallway to provide a surface for everyday items,” says Louise. “However, it's also perfectly suited behind a sofa, in a dining room, or even in a bedroom as a vanity area. The placement depends on where you need additional surface space and storage solutions within your home.”

What height should a console table be?

Since console tables mostly serve a functional purpose, they should be at a comfortable height for you to place and reach things. Louise says the ideal height for a console table ranges between 28 to 32 inches, with 30 inches being the standard.

“This height balances accessibility and proportionality, aligning well with other pieces of furniture in terms of scale and usability,” he says.

Should I get a console table with storage?

Not all console tables come with storage, but it may not always be necessary. Depending on your preference and lifestyle needs (typically those with larger households or with children may require additional storage), your console table can be a sleek and minimal arch design or a table with several drawers or shelves.

“Choosing a console table with storage depends on personal needs, the functionality of the space, and to some extent, the style of the furniture,” says Louise. “A console table with drawers or shelves can be extremely beneficial if you require a spot to discreetly store items like keys, documents, or other essentials. It can also combine the elegance of a clean tabletop with the practicality of hidden storage.”

Who We Are

L. Daniela Alvarez is a contributing writer for Better Homes & Gardens with three years of experience specifically writing lifestyle content and product reviews for a variety of publications. For this article, she spent several hours researching the best consoles and reading customer reviews. She also consulted Richard Louise of  Dovetails and Stitches for additional insight.