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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.

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Skinny sofa table in a minimalist design

Skinny sofa table in a minimalist design

Clean lines and a lack of ornate elements is the winning combination if you’re choosing a sofa table for a minimalist living room.

While a couple of souvenirs or decorative items won’t hurt, we recommend avoiding additional open shelves: that way, you won’t run the risk of creating a cluttered feel in the long run.

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Skinny sofa table in a contemporary design

Skinny sofa table in a contemporary design

Monochrome models with clean lines and a streamlined design are a match made in heaven for contemporary rooms.

Alternatively, another trick is to choose a narrow sofa table with glass elements: the latter can also help you make that area appear wider than it is.

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Rustic or farmhouse thin table behind couch
Merriman Slatted Bottom Coffee Table
Merriman Slatted Bottom Coffee Table
Josh 60'' Console Table
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Josh 60'' Console Table
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Josh 60'' Console Table
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Rustic or farmhouse thin table behind couch

Dovecove

When it comes to rustic inspiration, nothing works better than good old wood. You can even decide to reinforce a cozy lived-in feel by opting for a slightly distressed style.

While a natural wood finish can work just as well on its own, consider experimenting with white or muted neutral colors in farmhouse interiors.

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Industrial narrow sofa table behind couch

Industrial narrow sofa table behind couch

Matching your industrial living room with your new narrow sofa table couldn’t be easier: you can simply choose a wood and dark metal build with clean symmetrical lines and a minimalist design.

It will immediately add to the rawness that characterizes this unique and increasingly popular style.

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Mid century modern narrow console table behind couch

Mid century modern narrow console table behind couch

There are several ways to match your mid-century modern furniture with your new narrow sofa table. For example, choose darker and warmer wood finishes instead of more contemporary lighter options.

As for designs, try and emphasize their horizontal length with shorter but longer lines. Outward-pointing legs are especially popular for console-style sofa tables.

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Traditional narrow sofa table
Gwen 46'' Console Table
Gwen 46'' Console Table
Gwen 46'' Console Table
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Gwen 46'' Console Table
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Gwen 46'' Console Table
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Traditional narrow sofa table

Foundstone™

If you have a traditional living room, your narrow sofa table should maintain a cozy and casual but curated feel. As well as lighter and natural-looking wood finishes, neutral colors like black, gray, and white are key.

Psst. X-shaped elements (especially on the sides) will reinforce this popular style even further. 

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French country narrow sofa table

French country narrow sofa table

Similarly to shabby chic, narrow sofa tables for a French country style living room can also be as ornate as you wish.

Whether with cabriole legs or more decorative lines, just aim to balance the rustic coziness of the countryside with a touch of French grandeur.

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Art deco or Hollywood regency thin sofa table

Art deco or Hollywood regency thin sofa table

With both these interior styles, you get to be as opulent and adventurous as you wish: no matter what your minimalist friend says, nothing is ‘too much’ in art deco or Hollywood regency homes!

We especially recommend going overboard with golden, glass, or mirror finishes.

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Thin table in a distressed wood finish

Thin table in a distressed wood finish

An aged style on a wooden sofa table works wonders with several interior styles, and especially the following three: coastal (perhaps consider including some beach colors like in this model with light blue and ochre shades), shabby chic (focus on white elements and harmonious lines), and French country (a distressed painted finish is also a popular alternative).

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Scandi skinny table behind couch
Lonsdale 36'' Console Table
Lonsdale 36'' Console Table
Lonsdale 36'' Console Table

Scandi skinny table behind couch

Corrigan Studio®

A minimalist approach will work with Scandinavian interiors too, but you should also strive for a cozier and more natural look.

For example, you could incorporate a light wood finish and complement it with a color from a natural palette (such as white, yellow, dark blue, gray, or forest green).

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Skinny Narrow Sofa Tables

Buying Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Behind the couch bar 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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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.

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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.

Narrow sofa table

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.

Thin end table

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.

Skinny wall table

A solid, narrow sofa back table with a rectangular top. This wooden construction looks very simple and it provides some space for display of decorations or for work. Neutral black color of this element looks good in any room.

Behind couch 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.

Narrow console table with inset shelf from our classic collection

Narrow console table with inset shelf from our Classic collection

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Industrial sofa table

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.

Long skinny table

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.

Table behind couch

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.

Long table behind couch

A narrow console table suitable for use with sofas in living rooms and other indoors. The table includes a solid metal frame and a durable wooden rectangular top that stores and displays many different items.

Picture only hall table excellent idea

Picture only - hall table - excellent idea!

Slim sofa table

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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Where North Met South: Faux Sofa Table. Now I want to make one... & get a new couch to go with it!!

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shelf behind couch/// looks like a sofa table...because I don't have end tables

Leick Laurent 2-Drawer Storage Console Table

This is a console table that features a durable wooden construction. It is very stable and supportive. The table has got a rectangular top, two storage drawers and a lower storage or display shelf ideal for different decorative items.

Skinny 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.

Long thin table

This narrow sofa table is a great example of a DIY project. A handful, practical solution for any living room decor. Its wide, wooden surface merges well into the surroundings, providing a good storage spot for books, newspapers etc.

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DIY project for an interesting and creative entry table made in a primitive and austere style with a very thin frame. The entry table is made out of reclaimed wood with a distressed coat of paint, giving it a vintage vibe.

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The narrow sofa table has been changing its shape for years. Initially, it was a filigree piece on the cabriole legs. Today, in the epoch of minimalism, it looks like a simple, narrow table on delicate legs, usually made in wood like this two-color example.