Set vases, stylish light and more on top of these great pieces. Console tables are useful accent tables designed to be positioned against a wall, and are ideal placed in your entryway, hallway or foyer. They're designed for a full range of decor and serve multiple purposes. Console tables add elegance to any space from traditional to ultra-contemporary. Their beauty lies in those practicalities but also in their many unique designs, from conservative to ultra-contemporary.