Skinny Narrow Sofa Tables

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A fun decorating idea is to put a table behind your sofa for books or decor ideas. Most tables are too wide for such a placement, so we give you narrow sofa tables, perfect for fitting behind your sofa, without taking too much space. In many available woods and many sizes, you are sure to find the right narrow sofa table to give your sofa an interesting decorative accessory.

The long, slender table that's very useful. It will be excellent as a workstation in the kitchen, console table at entryway or table for parties. It measures 36 inches tall and is made of wood.

Small and narrow sofa table with four long legs that assure strength and stability. Narrow rectangular top provides space for small books, plants and many other elements or accessories. Simple, straight construction looks great in any indoors.

If you don't have enough space at your entryway or drawing room, you should choose the console table with distressed finish. It's perfect to display books, flowers and much much more.

This thin table is designed to accommodate small spaces, while providing maximum efficiency. This particular table fits perfectly in the gap between the wall and the sofa. Crafted of hardwood, the table is durable and stable, perfect for displaying decorations.

Super Modern Narrow Table Behind Couch

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Breyton 55'' Console Table

The narrow console table will help you to furnish the entryway or drawing room. It has four shelves, excellent to display accent pieces or storing important supplies. the white color of base and dark brown wooden top, creates the interesting product.

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Traditional narrow sofa table

This solid element of furniture is a space-saving, but functional shelf that can be located behind a sofa. It provides a narrow space for decorations and it also includes a very functional electrical outlet.

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Narrow console table with inset shelf from our Classic collection

This console table bookshelf is a solid and functional element of home furniture. Its wooden construction matches different kinds of interior design. It can be located behind a bed or sofa. It stores or displays plants, books or other items.

Skinny sofa table in a minimalist design

This wooden sofa table features a very simple construction with a durable top that includes two horizontal planks. Its frame includes long, wooden legs in a neutral white color. This frame provides good stability.

Console table in industrial style. It is made of combining wood and metal. Handy accent for each home. Suitable for residential and commercial premises. Simple form and modern design.

DIY Console table that we have made (mine will look just like this) cost about $50CAD. Works perfect for our narrow hallway

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Arbri 31.25" Criss-Cross Console Table

Brycon 41.8'' Console Table

A simple piece of wood that looks like a faux console table located behind a sofa. It is long and features a rectangular shape. This faux table is suitable for different sources of light, decorations, etc.

Rustic or farmhouse thin table behind couch

Art deco or Hollywood regency thin sofa table

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Caroline Patterson Interior Design Expert

Caroline is a New York-based interior designer and home decor writer with a strong focus on textiles and designer furniture. Drawing on rigorous training and a deep understanding of material quality and fabric care, she helps readers choose pieces that are both durable and visually refined, turning everyday rooms into cohesive, practical spaces.

A narrow sofa table can make use of those odd bits of space that seem to develop around a sofa or couch. They come or can be made in several different styles, from a handy laptop table to a narrow chest of drawers for the sofa that is a free-standing divider between a living room and dining room space. The tables come in all sorts of skill levels from a simple stand that creates a shelf behind a couch to an amazingly elaborate piece of furniture.

What are the most popular designs of narrow sofa tables?

Narrow Laptop Table

A nicely finished wood table top fastened to an L shaped metal stand can easily add functionality to your couch. It can be positioned by the end of the couch as an end table or slid under the side to act as a work table or in from the front to serve as a shared table for drinks or a bowl of popcorn or chips.

Simple Table Stand

A long, narrow table, six to 12 inches wide can be placed behind a sofa, providing a surface for a vase, a handy box of tissues, or similar items. Since it is not accessible from the back, it does not have shelving or drawers – just a sturdy stand to keep the shelf area elevated.

Chest of Drawers or Set of Shelves

Six to eight inches is enough space in which to create a bookshelf or a set of drawers. The couch or sofa is often used as a divider between a kitchen and dining room area. A set of drawers on the backside of it is an ideal place to keep the good silver, placing it near at hand to the dining room table. Shelving is handy for a lot of different things, but for a household that reads, it can become an ancillary bookcase.

What are narrow sofa tables made of?

These small tables can be made from any material that is normally used to make tables, including metal, glass, wood or plastic and chrome. Unfinished tables provide an opportunity to stain or paint your table to match the rest of your furniture.

What are some alternative uses of a narrow sofa table?

A narrow sofa table can also be used as a slender credenza along the side of a small dining room, or it can be used as a hallway table. In both these cases, a nicely made unit with drawers can be welcome. It can provide an excellent surface for a basket of mail or a tray for keys and wallet. The drawers might contain those seldom needed items, such as candles and matches for emergency power outages, or a flashlight and small umbrella.

A narrow sofa table can be used in almost any place where you need a low shelf or a small bit of storage that is not otherwise available. If well anchored to the wall, it could even be used in a child’s room for those small supplies or toys that seem to have difficulty finding a home.