Console Table

Yes. Selected console tables include drawers, open shelves or other storage features for keys, mail and everyday essentials. Other designs have open sculptural bases and are intended mainly for display. Check each product's specifications and images to confirm the included storage.

The terms are often used interchangeably, but placement is usually the main difference. A console table is commonly positioned against an entryway or hallway wall, while a sofa table is placed behind a sofa. Many slim rectangular tables can serve either purpose when their dimensions fit the space.

A rectangular console table provides a longer display surface and works well along a straight wall or behind a sofa. A half-moon or demilune console table has a curved front and flat back, making it a practical decorative choice for smaller entryways and narrow passageways.

Some console tables can serve as a compact desk, vanity or TV stand when they provide enough depth, legroom and weight capacity. Review the exact dimensions and construction before repurposing the table, and securely anchor televisions and tall furniture where appropriate.