The hallway is an often forgotten part of the house, regarded simply as a concourse to get from A (the living room) to B (the kitchen for snacks).
But it has the potential to be so much more. All you need are the right details: think lighting, wallpaper, mirrors and, of course, well-chosen pieces of furniture.
Finding hallway furniture can be a challenge. In most instances, pieces will have to be compact to avoid obstructing an already slender space.
It should also stand strong on its own, as it’s likely to be the only furniture in the space. Storage and drawers are a nice extra, especially if you’re looking for a table to serve as an in-tray or something to hide shoes under.
If you’ve got the room, a half-moon table is a lovely alternative to a standard console and eats up less room than a full spherical table, adding pleasing curves to juxtapose against typically narrow dimensions.
They can squeeze into small spaces and act as a focal point in the hallway. But they needn’t be limited to solely one part of the house: half-moons offer a great alternative to sofa end tables, bedside cabinets and dressing tables, depending on the height.
They’re easy to dress up too: fresh flowers, scented candles or a cordless lamp can work wonders in taking your purchase to the next level.
If you’re considering investing in a half-moon table for your hallways or any other space in your home, we’ve brought together the nicest options around in one handy list.
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So’Home Meford Antique Wood Half Moon Console Table
Dimensions: 40 x 92.5 x 73cm
For fans of vintage furniture with nowhere near the deep pockets to sate their shopping impulses, So’Home presents this veneered console. The half-moon design is covered in beautiful marquetry and finished with brass-coloured hardware with a drawer to keep clutter out of sight.
Buy now £449.25, La Redoute
Oliver Bonas Parker Bobbin Blue Acacia Wood Console Table
Dimensions: H75 x W100 x D35cm
Those with a keen eye may have noticed a curious new theme popping up in online furniture shops: bobbins. The bubbly aesthetic feels pretty and joyous, adding a sense of play to interiors that might otherwise be decked out in straight lines.
Oliver Bonas's half-moon table doubles up on those curves, creating a console that's bound to be the centre of attention when guests call around. The design includes a small drawer to tuck away odds and ends.
Buy now £315.00, Oliver Bonas
Atkin & Thyme Half Moon Console Table
Dimensions: H78 x W92 x D46cm
Add a dose of Grecian style to your entryway with this sculped table from Atkin & Thyme. Crafted from mango wood, iron and brass the design is as practical as it is pretty with enough space across the half-moon surface to put mail, keys and outdoor accessories like pet leads and umbrellas.
Buy now £379.00, Atkin & Thyme
Eichholtz Artemisa Console Table
Dimensions: H:75 x W:102.5 x D:40cm
It’s spenny but if you enjoy designer style Dutch brand Eichholtz can be relied on for the goods. Its half-moon console is inspired by mid-century modern style - you need only look at the slim legs and brushed brass for proof. It’s a streamlined look finished with a mirrored glass top which means there’s nowhere to hide clutter - so one to avoid for big, messy families.
Buy now £2495.00, Sweetpea and Willow
OKA Amarolo Side Table - Natural
Dimensions: H60 x W63 x 34cm
A robust-looking design handcrafted using wood and iron, OKA’s half-moon side table can be used in myriad ways, from adding interest to the hallway to serving as a compact bedside table or set between armchairs to provide a surface to keep drinks, snacks or reading material.
Buy now £550.00, OKA
Dunelm Pacific Ashwell Half Moon Console Table, Taupe Painted Pine
Dimensions: H 80cm x W 80cm x D 30cm
Dunelm’s simple but elegant half-moon table comes with a lower shelf to serve as extra storage space should you need it. It’s made from a mix of MDF and pine and finished in an elegant taupe shade that promises to elevate the look of any space.
Buy now £89.00, Dunelm
SAYGOER Half Moon Console Table
Dimensions: 30D x 92W x 80Hcm
Keep your hallways multi-functional and clutter-free with this half-moon design that sports a walnut-effect top and mesh lower shelf which can bear up to 50lbs. It makes an excellent in-table to keep keys, brollies and other essentials, cutting the chance of losing them when you’re in a hurry.
Buy now £39.99, Amazon
Tribesigns Half Moon Console Table
Dimensions: 35D x 110W x 80H cm
Simple design tweaks can make an average table into something extraordinary. This curved design comes with shaped legs and is finished with a dark distressed tone that makes it appear aged - ergo vintage. The slim size makes it ideal for adding interest to lonely corners or creating a focal point.
Buy now £74.99, Amazon
