Foyer and Entryway Furniture

A foyer or entryway typically holds a console or sofa table, a bench or seat, and a mirror, with lighting and a rug to finish the space. The console table anchors the entryway and gives you a surface for keys, mail, and a lamp, while a bench provides a place to sit and put on shoes. A credenza is another popular option, adding closed storage along with a display surface, and an accent table works well where a full console will not fit. A mirror adds light and a last look before you head out. Bassett offers console and sofa tables, benches, credenzas, accent tables, mirrors, and lamps to furnish the space.

An entryway table is most often called a console table, and it may also be referred to as a sofa table or a hall table. It is a long, narrow table designed to sit against a wall in a foyer, hallway, or behind a sofa, where floor space is limited. The narrow depth is what makes it suited to an entryway, since it offers a surface without crowding the walkway. Bassett's sofa and console tables fill this role and pair with a lamp on top, or a mirror above them.

On an entryway table, the practical essentials are a spot for keys, mail, and small items, often in a tray or bowl, plus a lamp for light. From there, a mirror or piece of wall art above the table, a small plant or vase, and a stack of books or a decorative object round out the surface. The goal is to keep it functional for daily use and uncluttered, since the entryway table is the first surface you reach when you walk in. A beautiful lamp from Bassett and a mirror above the table complete the look.

To decorate a small entryway, choose narrow, space-saving pieces that add function without crowding the walkway. A slim console or sofa table against the wall gives you a surface without taking up much depth, and a compact bench offers seating that tucks underneath when not in use. A mirror makes the space feel larger and brighter, and wall hooks or a lamp add utility without using floor space. Keeping the pieces scaled to the space and leaving room to walk is what makes a small entryway work.

As a general guideline, leave at least 30 to 36 inches of clear width for a comfortable walking path through an entryway, which matches the width of a standard doorway. In tighter spaces, around 24 inches can still work as a minimum, though more is better where the entry is also a main route through the home. Measuring your space before choosing a console table or bench helps you keep that clearance, since entryway pieces sit along a path people use every day. A narrow console or a bench that tucks against the wall preserves the walkway.