Console Tables for Entryways and Living Rooms
The Ethnicraft PI console comes in oak and dark brown mahogany with 2 or 6 legs, offering a sculptural profile for hallways and behind sofas. The Monolit console in oak or black oak features 2 drawers with black metal framing for an industrial edge. The Geometric sofa console fits behind a sofa with its low profile in oak or dark brown teak. Mercana offers the Arches Console Table with a wood-and-metal arched frame, and the Brink Metal Console Table in a geometric silhouette. Dovetail contributes the Gale Console Table with drawers, the Kent Console Table, and the Winnie Console Table.
TV Cupboards and Media Consoles
Ethnicraft media consoles include the Blackbird TV cupboard in varnished oak with 1 door, 1 flip-down door, and 2 drawers. The Graphic TV cupboard in varnished teak with black finish comes in 1- or 2-drawer configurations. The Grooves, Mosaic, and Tabwa TV cupboards all use varnished teak in an off-black finish with textured fronts. The PI TV cupboard is available in oak with 1 or 2 drawers. The Nordic and Shadow TV cupboards offer clean-lined oak alternatives for Scandinavian-style interiors. The Wave TV cupboard adds curved oak doors for visual movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best console table height for behind a sofa?
A sofa console should match or sit slightly below the top of your sofa back, typically 28 to 32 inches. The Ethnicraft Geometric sofa console is designed specifically for behind-sofa placement with a low, narrow profile. The PI console with 6 legs provides more visual weight for larger sofas.
How wide should a TV cupboard be compared to the TV?
The TV cupboard should be at least as wide as the TV or wider for visual balance. A 55-inch TV needs a console at least 50 inches wide, while a 65-inch TV looks best on a 60-inch or wider unit. The Ethnicraft Blackbird, Graphic, and Wave TV cupboards all offer configurations at or above 60 inches to accommodate larger screens.
What materials are used in these sideboards and consoles?
Most consoles use solid oak (Nordic, Shadow, Monolit, PI in oak) or solid teak (PI, Geometric, Graphic, Grooves, Mosaic, Tabwa in teak). The Ethnicraft Pentagon and Stability consoles use varnished Minerals finishes. The Charlie Reclaimed Pine Console from Classic Home uses reclaimed pine. Mercana pieces mix solid wood with metal frames. The Flotte sideboard from Four Hands features a display cabinet design in black.
Do these media consoles have cable management?
Most Ethnicraft TV cupboards include open backs or cutouts for cable routing. The flip-down door design on the Blackbird, Graphic, Grooves, Mosaic, and PI TV cupboards provides easy access to components while keeping cables hidden when closed. The Shadow and Nordic TV cupboards with drawers keep smaller accessories organized.
