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. 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. Price at time of publish: $150 Price at time of publish: $120 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. Price at time of publish: $147 Price at time of publish: $499 Price at time of publish: $280 Price at time of publish: $144 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. Price at time of publish: $1,030 Price at time of publish: $244
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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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.
