3 Reasons to Buy a Console Table 22/03/2022 What a difference a month makes! The feeling of spring is getting stronger with flowers popping up everywhere and the sun making more of an appearance after the recent snows. Not to mention an end in sight to lockdown! Here at Atkin & Thyme we are embracing this will all the joy of a newborn lamb leaping over daffodils and taking a much closer look at the console table and how you can inject some spring into your home with one of our gorgeous examples. The humble console table is a master of design. If you have a narrow or small space then a console table can make all the difference. Their slim design means they make an excellent hallway table, a beautiful dressing table and even a lovely statement piece when butted up against a sofa. Console Yourself For a statement piece, look no further than the Etienne Contemporary Console Table. The stylish brass plated iron curves allow light to flow through and give an illusion of delicate support, but don’t be fooled! A toughened glass top makes this the ultimate hallway accessory. Add a bowl for your keys and a bunch of fresh flowers and always feel welcome when you step through the front door. Etienne Contemporary Console Table (£429) Working from Home Whether you now work from home on a regular basis or just need somewhere to study, a console table can be far less bulky and “corporate” than a traditional desk. The Milligan Retro Multi Drawer Desk is the perfect solution. The 5 drawers offer an eclectic mix of iron, bone and the cut glass handles means this is an eye catching centrepiece for any home or work office. This sturdy retro desk is made from sustainable mango hardwood and is the perfect size for a desktop or laptop computer leaving plenty of room for you to comfortably work and organise your day. If your room has more of an Art Deco feel then the Deco Marble Console Desk is your perfect companion. Made from distinctive rosewood wood with a contrasting white marble top and elegant brass inlay, this beautiful console table works in any part of the home and for any member of the family. With two drawers to keep letters, bills and filing neatly stored away yet within easy reach, this really is a very versatile console table. Milligan Retro Multi Drawer Desk (£449) The Deco Marble Console Desk (£449) Sitting Pretty Console tables have long been ideal when used for a dressing table. The slim design and narrow dimensions mean it can be unobtrusive and yet still offer a spot of quiet elegance. Teamed with good lighting and a statement mirror, these elegant tables offer something for everyone, and every design taste. We are particularly fond of the Keiko Dressing table with its whitewashed mango wood and attractive fan parquetry design on the top. The understated simplicity of the luxurious brass-plated bamboo-style legs and handles means this stylish desk really packs a punch….but gently! If curves are what you are looking for on your console table/dressing table, then the Lottie is a dream come true. Available with a matching stool this graceful Art Deco table offers everything you could wish for to make completing your toilette a moment of simple luxury. The natural mango wood with a beautiful circular parquetry design on top is tactile yet underrated in its luxurious style, whilst the elliptical shape is elegant and ergonomic with two drawers to keep make-up, jewellery and accessories within easy reach. Finished with brass plated legs and handles, it’s complemented by a mink velvet stool that’s as comfortable as it is stylish. The Keiko Dressing Table (£499) The Lottie Dressing Table With Stool (£499)
