Corner Telephone Table

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Updated 06/05/2021

Very rarely you come across the table that only has a singular function, but that exactly describes these corner telephone tables. Although perhaps you can do something different with them since there are so few homes with corded phones anymore. Perhaps you can put a plant on it or maybe some books. Whatever you choose, you will have a clever and sturdy table to fill that tricky corner area. See collection for details.

Buying Guide

Whether you have a home phone or you're just looking for something traditional to make a room more homely and comfortable, a corner telephone table is an option to consider. These are available in many different styles, from the more modern designs to the traditional wooden and even antique versions. Have a look at some of the styles available which will help you to make the right decision on what you want for your home.

What are the most popular types of corner telephone tables?

The most popular types of corner telephone tables include items such as:

Wooden corner cabinet

This isn't specifically for a telephone, but it's a useful cabinet which doubles up as other things besides just holding a telephone. With 2-3 drawers, it is most commonly seen in an oak wood material, and is designed to be angled perfectly to slot nicely into any corner of your home. The top of the cabinet is the perfect size for a telephone alongside 1-2 other ornaments or items of interest.

Corner fabric seat and table

For a modern design which incorporates the timeless chaise lounge style with a small telephone table, the corner fabric seat is a comfortable addition to the living room. With a soft rounded chaise lounge shaped seat which is carefully attached to a wooden frame, a table of around one square foot is the ideal size for your telephone to be positioned. It doesn't leave much room for anything else, however, so if you want something to place your telephone alongside other items, consider a larger version or different design.

Mounted corner telephone table

A stand alone table isn't everybody's tastes, and if you want something different, consider a mounted telephone table. This is usually permanently affixed horizontally to a corner in your home.

Can every wall handle a mounted table?

It is unsuitable to fix a table to plasterboard. Before buying a mounted corner telephone table, you should check that the wall on which you intend to fix the table is suitable for this type of activity.

Are there folding corner telephone tables available?

A great way to save space in your home is to look at the designs which fold away when not in use. Some people have reservations about this type of design as it means that you don't always have the space folded down and ready to be the home for your landline telephone. However, there is a feature on some of the variations of this design which allow you to permanently fix the table to it's folded out position. If you need to temporarily fold up the table to create more space in the room, it's easy to quickly move the telephone elsewhere and get rid of the table.

Will a square telephone table look good in a corner?

A square table will automatically slot into any corner around the house, but can also be moved anywhere in the home without looking out of place. For those who are not a fan of the corner shape which is specially designed to fit into the corner of a room, definitely have a look at this style instead. Square telephone tables are often made from pine wood or oak, although they can also be seen made from natural wood or metals with a chrome or detailed finish.