Console tables are common entrance tables. So what is the right size for a console? Especially the console height. A poorly controlled one can turn into a small, short table, and you have to bend down to get anything.
Today, we're here to find the right size for your console, giving you a detailed guide from height to length!
What Is the Right Console Table Height?
Don't let your console table be an island—standing tall in a group of furniture or completely out of sight.
The standard height of a console table is 30-36 inches, which is the most versatile and comfortable height, flush with a regular table.
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But there's more to console tables than just entry console tables; sofas, living room accent tables, and the appropriate heights for different locations are naturally different. The following is the height of the console table used in different scenes.
1. Foyer, Entrance Console Table
Console table height: 32 - 36 inches optimal. At this height, the console surface is ideal for keeping accessories and bags handy and is perfectly proportioned for arranging mirrors or decorative artwork. (The bottom of the mirror is recommended to be 4-6 inches from the tabletop).
2. Sofa-side Console Table
The right height for a console table: flush with the underside of the sofa backrest, or slightly lower by 1-3 inches. This is the most important principle! If the sofa backrest is 30 inches high, choose a table height of about 28 inches. This creates smooth lines rather than an abrupt step layout.
3. Hallway or Decorative Table
Height follows the standard range of 30-36 inches and can be, to meet the needs of access to objects, placed in the decorative items' line of sight.
How Long Should a Console Table Be?
The standard length of a console table is between 40-60 inches, but the length of your console table depends on your wall space and the effect you want to create. A few guidelines can be followed to help you quickly find the right length.
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General guideline: the ideal length of a console table should ideally be 6-12 inches shorter than the wall.
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Ideal length of console table for foyer/entryway: ⅔ of the width of the wall.
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behind a sofa: the console table should be approximately ⅔ to ¾ of the total length of the sofa.
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corridor or long narrow wall: choose ½ of the wall width. If the hallway is long, consider putting a slim console table on one side and leaving the other side empty, or balance it with artwork.
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Large blank walls: do not exceed ¾ of the wall width. Leave space on either side for floor lamps, plants, or small side chairs to create a well-designed feel rather than a monotonous “array of furniture.”
Absolute minimum size: no shorter than 36 inches, or it will look small and impractical.
How Deep Should a Console Table Be?
The standard depth of a console table is 10-18 inches. Too deep and you'll block access; too shallow and you won't be able to stabilize lamps or decorative items. The depth of your console table depends on the size and needs of your space.
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Measure your reserved space from the wall to the nearest obstacle (e.g., couch, door, or passageway).
Subtract at least 36 inches from this distance for a comfortable pass-through space.
Next, you'll know the maximum depth of the console table!
Things to Keep in Mind Before Choosing a Console Table Dimension
Be sure to measure the reserved space for your console table before purchasing.
If you need to place books or serve as a temporary workspace, it is recommended to choose a model with a depth of at least 16 inches to ensure stability.
Decorations above the table should be smaller than the length of the table by about two-thirds. Mirrors wider than the table will be top-heavy.
Use a large table for a large room and a narrow console table for a small room. Compact “semi-circular” tables are an excellent choice for small spaces.
Checklist
Ask yourself one last time before clicking the “Buy” button:
I measured the wall widths and the length of the table won't fill two walls.
I measured the depth, table depth + 36 inches ≤ usable depth.
I've measured my references (the back of the sofa, the height of the picture I plan to hang) and the table is the right height.
I've thought about skirting and outlets, and the table will fit against the wall or reasonably out of the way.
I've thought about what I'm going to put on the table, and it's deep enough and load-bearing enough.
Conclusion
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A correctly sized console table cannot be separated from the size of your space. Decide on the size you need based on the location and needs of the console table.
Before deciding, try to compare whether a console table of this size fit.
Feel free to contact us with any questions. Homeyfad's console tables are affordable and beautiful, and there's always one that matches your home perfectly!
FAQs
Q1: What height stool works best with a console table?
A: Bar stools should be about 10-12 inches lower than the tabletop.
If your counter is 30 inches high, choose a 20-inch stool. This ensures comfortable leg room and a comfortable armrest on the tabletop when seated.
Q2: How high should a console table be for a TV?
A: Typically, the height of the console table under a TV is 28-34 inches. This height ensures that your line of sight is comfortably focused directly on the center of the TV screen when you're seated.
Table height = Sitting eye height - Distance from the center of the TV to the bottom edge of the screen.
Q3: What's the right height for a console table?
A: The bottom of the lampshade should be at or slightly below your eye level. When purchasing a table lamp and placing it on a console table, subtract the height of the console table from your eye level to get the lamp's height.
This height provides ample illumination, and whether standing or sitting, the lampshade won't obstruct your view, preventing glare.
Updated on January 16, 2026.