Rectangular Console Tables

What a rectangular console table does

A rectangular console table uses every inch of a wall. Straight edges sit flush against the paint, and the full-width top gives you room for a lamp at one end and a bowl for keys at the other. That makes the shape the default for entryways, long hallways and the space behind a sofa.

Small rectangular console table or long

A small rectangular console table suits a tight entry. The shortest here are 36 to 39.4 inches wide, and the slimmest is only 9.4 inches deep. Long consoles reach 59 to 66 inches for a sofa back or a wide hall. Heights run from 27.6 to 35.4 inches, with most near 30 to 32 inches. Leave at least 36 inches of clear floor in front of an entry console.

Rectangular console tables with drawers, shelves and wood

Rectangular console tables come open, with a lower shelf, or with two or three drawers, and the fluted designs add a vertical rib to the front. Materials vary by model. Several are solid wood, including solid mango and walnut-finish pieces, and many pair a solid wood or solid pine frame with wood panels. Finishes run from natural, oak, walnut and espresso to black, white, gray, beige, navy and blue.

Rectangular mirror above console table styling

A rectangular mirror above a console table is the classic pairing: hang it centered, about two thirds of the table width, with the bottom edge 6 to 10 inches above the top. Add a lamp or tall vase at one end, keep a third of the surface clear, and slide baskets under the shelf. Dust wood with a dry cloth and wipe spills right away.