Entryway Console Tables: Sizes, Styles, Storage & Buying Guides

What Is an Entryway Console Table?

A console table is a long, narrow table designed to sit against a wall. In an entryway, it serves as a practical drop zone for keys, mail, and bags, a base for a mirror and lamp, and a place to store everyday essentials — all in a slim footprint that keeps your walkway clear.

Most console tables are about 30 inches tall, 30–48 inches long, and 10–14 inches deep. Narrower tables suit tight hallways and apartments; wider, deeper models work in larger foyers. The right choice depends on your wall space, how much storage you need, and the style of your home.

This site covers every part of that decision: sizes and dimensions, storage options, styles, materials, and decorating ideas — plus buying guides and reviews of the best tables on the market.