The term ‘console’ derives from the Latin ‘consolor’, meaning ‘to alleviate’ or 'to lighten' – fitting for a piece of furniture that brings both function and finesse to a space. Console tables were ...

To squeeze in some extra surface space, people are embracing L-shaped console tables that wrap around their sofas. Yes, you read that right: not next to or in front of—around. Here are a few of ...