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console table
noun
: a table fixed to a wall with its top supported by consoles or front legs
broadly
: a table designed to fit against a wall
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The home guru’s high-end furnishings and decor, such as modern area rugs, rustic armchairs, and console tables, are discounted, along with charming bed upgrades.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
This console table is great for smaller spaces, thanks to its half-moon design and storage shelves.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of sight, and slim console tables with drawers provide a landing spot for keys and mail.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
There's also a separate countertop across the way, perfect for serving as an extension of the kitchen work space during meals or as a traditional entryway console table for keys, flashlights and other frequent-use items.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
This console table is great for smaller spaces, thanks to its half-moon design and storage shelves.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of sight, and slim console tables with drawers provide a landing spot for keys and mail.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
There's also a separate countertop across the way, perfect for serving as an extension of the kitchen work space during meals or as a traditional entryway console table for keys, flashlights and other frequent-use items.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Console table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/console%20table. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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