Why Every Luxury Apartment Needs A Statement Console Table

There are certain pieces that quietly elevate a space - and the console table, often underestimated, is undoubtedly one of them. Part storage, part sculpture, part surface for the everyday beautiful things (and yes, sometimes the keys you can never find), the console table is a rare breed: practical, but full of aesthetic authority.

In a luxury apartment - where every square metre is deliberate, every material chosen for impact and longevity - the right console table doesn’t just fit in. It defines, zones, and uplifts. It draws the eye without demanding attention. It balances proportion, softens thresholds, and, when chosen carefully, becomes a focal point in its own right.

So why is it that so many people overlook it?

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Small Footprint, Big Impact

First, let’s be clear: a console table doesn’t require much. Most are shallow - typically 30 to 40cm deep - and long enough to sit comfortably along a hallway, behind a sofa, or under a large mirror. But their influence is outsized.

Placed near the entrance, a well-chosen console table sets the tone for your entire apartment. It signals intentionality - that this is a considered home, not just a transient space. In open-plan living areas, it can act as a subtle divider, giving visual weight to otherwise floating furniture or delineating zones without a single wall or partition.

Even in tighter footprints - and many luxury flats, especially in London, prioritise finishes and views over square footage - console tables provide usable surface area without interrupting the flow of movement. And when you add integrated storage, they do even more with even less.

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It Anchors The Eye - And The Room

Great interiors are all about balance. You need tall and low, soft and structured, negative space and visual weight. Console tables, especially those with strong silhouettes or statement materials (marble, smoked glass, architectural metals), help anchor the eye.

They give the room a rhythm - something to rest on between feature walls, seating clusters, or expansive windows. Without this kind of mid-height structure, many rooms feel disjointed - like a collection of items, rather than a composition.

A statement console table doesn’t scream for attention. But it does command presence. The good ones almost always live in that sweet spot: functional, but sculptural. Quiet, but firm.

Function Without Visual Clutter

In small spaces - or minimalist ones - storage can often feel at odds with design. But a console table is an elegant workaround: it offers just enough surface area to hold what you need (mail, books, candles, trays), without the bulk of full-height storage units or the informality of open shelving.

In our extending designs, for example, what begins as a console can transform into a fully-fledged dining table - perfect for luxury flats where entertaining is part of the lifestyle, but permanent dining zones just aren’t realistic.

And because many of our extending tables are designed to be discreet when closed - hiding all hardware, hinges, or joins - they remain a clean visual element, even when not in use.

Browse our range of view innovative space-saving tables to see how these compact, intelligent designs function as both furniture and architecture.

It Adds Warmth - And Personality

Let’s be honest: many luxury apartments start as blank canvases. Neutral walls, engineered flooring, built-in cabinetry. Beautiful, yes - but often lacking softness, soul, or you. That’s where a statement console table becomes a curator’s platform.

On top of it, you might layer an oversized mirror, a ceramic lamp, a stack of art books, or a vase with architectural florals. Below it, you might tuck a pair of ottomans, a sculptural basket, or leave it clean to highlight the legwork.

It’s one of the only places in a home where you can switch things around seasonally - a new arrangement every month if you like - without the commitment of redecoration. It’s the home’s editorial spread, in a way.

Transitional Spaces Deserve Design Attention Too

Most people treat hallways, corridors, and entry zones as afterthoughts. But we’d argue that these liminal spaces matter just as much - if not more - than the ones we spend hours in. Why? Because they’re transitional. They influence how we feel as we move from one zone to another.

A well-placed console table, even in a narrow hallway, can bring a sense of arrival, intention, and symmetry. A pair of wall lights above it? Even better. You’ve now created not just a passage - but a moment.

These details accumulate. A home that’s consistent in its sense of design - not just in the “main rooms” - is one that feels deeply satisfying to live in.

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Materials Matter (And They Age With You)

In a bespoke or luxury context, materials are never chosen lightly. Every grain, finish, and texture sends a message - of permanence, of refinement, of investment in living well.

Console tables are no exception. A solid oak piece adds grounded warmth. A high-gloss lacquered finish gives modern clarity. Metal legs with a fine powder coat introduce industrial precision. And the best versions age well - developing patina, character, or depth rather than simply wearing out.

We believe the pieces you touch and see every day should be made to endure - not just functionally, but emotionally. That’s why our consoles, like the rest of our multifunctional furniture, are hand-built in the UK, designed not to be replaced but lived with.

It Can Flex As Your Needs Change

One of the most underrated benefits of console tables is how adaptable they are. Bought for the hallway, it can move to a bedroom as a dressing table. Originally styled under a window, it can serve as a bar or buffet when entertaining.

The slim, balanced proportions of a good console mean it’s never confined to one job or one room. And in apartment living - where your needs may shift more often - that flexibility is invaluable.

We’ve even seen clients repurpose them as desks (especially when paired with wall-mounted monitors or task lamps) or tuck them behind sofas to create extra surface without visual disruption.

The Right Console Makes The Whole Space Feel Considered

When you walk into a room with a statement console, you know it immediately. There’s a sense of completeness - like the layout clicks into place. There’s an architectural balance to the space. Vertical rhythm. Visual tension resolved.

That’s not an accident. Console tables, when chosen carefully, provide a kind of design punctuation. They fill the gaps we didn’t know were there - and suddenly, the space feels cohesive. Intentional.

It’s the difference between a room that’s merely filled with furniture… and one that’s furnished.

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David Norman

David Norman is the founder of Furl, a UK-based furniture brand known for redefining how people live with space-saving, design-led storage beds and sofa beds.

With almost two decades of hands-on experience in product design, manufacturing, and brand strategy, David has built Furl into a trusted name among urban professionals seeking calm, clutter-free homes. His work has been recognised for its innovation and craftsmanship, with features in publications such as Yahoo Finance and The Telegraph.

David continues to lead Furl’s creative direction, developing furniture that solves real-world problems without compromise.