Definitive edit: the best contemporary consoles to buy now
These contemporary designs bring a subtle elegance to any home, while providing space to display treasured possessions. Compact but still impactful, they are best teamed with a fresh bouquet in a striking vase for full marks.
‘Bridge’ console, Maison Leleu
Maison Leleu’s lacquered wood console design is a youthful option made for modernist hallways. It pays homage to a brass shelf of the same name designed in the 1950s by the founder of Maison Leleu, Jean Leleu. Approx £12,435, maisonleleu.com
‘Zavolo 792’ console, Zanotta
An aeroplane’s wing was the inspiration behind this streamlined creation by Zaven, hence the aerodynamic silhouette. The two ‘wings’ rest upon a single leg, while the back must be fastened to the wall for support. Approx £2,815, zanotta.com
‘One’ console, Bonaldo
Dolmens – a type of stone tomb created in prehistoric times were the inspiration behind Alain Gilles ‘One’ console. Available in two sizes, it has a distinctive base formed of two legs facing in different directions and placed unusually close together. Price on application, bonaldo.com
‘Boo Buffet’ console, The Invisible Collection
Looking for a console that can double as a cabinet? Then let us introduce you to ‘Boo Buffet’ by Simon Cabrol, a lacquered console that has three doors for concealing all your belongings behind. From £8,850, theinvisiblecollection.com
‘Leon’ console, RH
Harrison and Nicholas Condos have expertly handcrafted ‘Leon’ from one single material: Canadian Douglas fir. The result is a console that has a timeless quality. Keep it devoid of hot beverages though, as the top has been hand-brushed and sanded by artisans to give it its unique finish. £1,995, rh.com
‘Pienza’ console, Le Berre Vevaud
The bobble furniture trend has shown no signs of slowing down. For proof, we present you Le Berre Vevaud’s new sculptural console. The balls that form its legs are made from solid tulip tree with a glossy lacquer, resembling the pearls on a necklace. Price on application, leberrevevaud.com
‘Rami’ console, Porada
Solid Canaletto walnut wood forms the foundation of this sophisticated console by Staffan Tollgård & Filippo Castellani, with the top coming in a choice of either wood, leather or stone. Though its shape may be simple, it’s a convenient option with two large leather-lined drawers in the front and a wide top perfect for storing more than just trinkets. £6,264, porada.it
‘TT1.03F’ console, Sattio Studio
Handmade in France, this console, available via design gallery Studiotwentyseven, comes in white or a fruity green, yellow or pink. Its angular lines and satin lacquer finish give it a sleek edge that would bring any living room to life. Approx £22,260, studiotwentyseven.com
‘Coliseum’ console, Jonathan Adler
This console joins Jonathan Adler’s ‘Coliseum’ family of furniture, which includes a matching dining table, side table and cocktail table. Each piece in the collection has the same bold arches underneath a cork top. From £1,750, uk.jonathanadler.com
‘Inter’ console, Stellarworks
Versatility is at the heart of Neri&Hu’s wooden and metallic ‘Inter’ series, which works vertically instead of horizontally, making it well-suited to plenty to spaces with smaller footprints. £840, stellarworks.com
