A console is a narrow table for a hall, a wall or the space behind a sofa. Depth is the number to get right. The Palm Console Table is our Bauhaus Studio option.
Size
Consoles are typically 75 to 90 cm high and 30 to 45 cm deep. In a hallway of about one metre, a 35 cm console leaves enough room to pass. Do not narrow a walkway below 90 cm.
Finish
The Palm is 1.5 metres long and finished in concrete cire, a hand-plastered process that gives a seamless surface with the look and hardness of natural stone. It is waterproof, and it comes in Cloudy Latte or Black. Each piece is hand-finished with its own variation.
Entry placement
In an entry, a console holds keys, mail and a lamp. Hang a mirror above it, and keep the top clear enough to use. Check that the door opens fully before you place it.
Behind a sofa
Where a sofa floats in an open-plan room, a console behind it fills the gap. Keep it a little lower than the sofa back so it does not feel stacked.
Console or sideboard
| Piece | Length | Surface | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Console | 1.5 m | Concrete cire, waterproof | Open top |
| Maison Sideboard | 2.2 m | Smoked ash timber | Four doors, deep shelving |
If you need storage
For closed storage, a sideboard is deeper. The Maison Sideboard is 2.2 metres of smoked ash with four doors.
Questions
How deep should a hallway console be?
Around 35 cm in a one metre hall. Keep at least 90 cm clear to walk.
Will each piece look identical?
No. Concrete cire is hand-finished, so each piece varies.
What if I need closed storage?
A sideboard such as the Maison is deeper and has doors.
Next step
See the Palm in person at the Parnell or Grey Lynn showroom, or read our sideboard guide.
