Entryway Console Storage: 3 Narrow Options

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Quick answer

Three entryway console storage options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. Fluted Storage Cabinet lists 13.8″ D × 30.3″ W × 31.5″ H; HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table lists 9.4″ D × 29.5″ W × 29.5″ H; Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table lists 13.8″ D × 32″ W × 31.5″ H. By listed floor footprint, HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table is the smallest (1.93 sq ft) and Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table the largest (3.07 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
Fluted Storage Cabinet, Buffet Cabinet with Storage, Wood Sideboard with…	13.8″D x 30.3″W x 31.5″H; material Engineered Wood	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table with 2 Fabric Drawers, Sofa Table, Small…	9.4″D x 29.5″W x 29.5″H; material Particleboard, Metal	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table Narrow Console Table with Storage…	13.8″D x 32″W x 31.5″H; material type Engineered Wood	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Fluted Storage Cabinet	13.8″ D × 30.3″ W × 31.5″ H	418.14 sq in (2.9 sq ft)	Middle
HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table	9.4″ D × 29.5″ W × 29.5″ H	277.3 sq in (1.93 sq ft)	Smallest
Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table	13.8″ D × 32″ W × 31.5″ H	441.6 sq in (3.07 sq ft)	Largest

1. Fluted Storage Cabinet, Buffet Cabinet with Storage, Wood Sideboard with Adjustable Shelf, Modern Accent Cabinet & Console Table for Entryway, Living Room, Dining Room, Black — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 13.8″ D × 30.3″ W × 31.5″ H; material Engineered Wood; color Black.

The REHOOPEX is a black fluted cabinet with two doors, sold as a storage cabinet, buffet and entryway console. The spec table lists 13.8″ D × 30.3″ W × 31.5″ H, engineered wood and 2 shelves, which makes the footprint 2.9 sq ft (13.8 × 30.3 ÷ 144). The bullets describe fluted door fronts, polished metal handles, solid legs, an adjustable shelf and a surface called waterproof with a moisture-resistant coating. They suggest keeping books, decor and kitchen dishes inside, so the storage is closed, behind doors. No item weight or load rating is listed, and the listing does not say how many shelf positions there are.

Pros

• Closed storage behind two doors, so clutter by the front door stays out of sight
• An adjustable shelf is listed, so inside height can change for taller items
• The listing describes a moisture-resistant, scratch-resistant coating and solid legs that lift it off the floor

Cons

• No weight capacity is listed for the top or the shelves
• At 13.8 inches deep it takes 4.4 inches more depth than the HOOBRO’s 9.4 (13.8 − 9.4), which matters in a narrow hallway
• The listing calls it a buffet or sideboard first, so it is a cabinet more than a slim entry table with a drawer

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want hidden storage by the door and have at least 13.8 inches of depth. Skip it if your hallway is very narrow or you need a stated load.

2. HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table with 2 Fabric Drawers, Sofa Table, Small Entryway Table with 3-Tier Storage Shelves, Behind Couch Table, for Living Room, Hallway, Rustic Brown and Black BF72XG01 — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 9.4″ D × 29.5″ W × 29.5″ H; item weight 6.8 kg; listed maximum weight 40 kg; material Particleboard, Metal; frame Metal; color Rustic Brown, Black.

The HOOBRO is a narrow console table with 2 fabric drawers and 2 mesh shelves, listed at 9.4″ D × 29.5″ W × 29.5″ H, weighing 6.8 kg. The footprint is 1.93 sq ft (9.4 × 29.5 ÷ 144), the smallest of the three. The spec table gives a 40 kg maximum recommendation and the bullets specify 88 lb on the tabletop and 33 lb on each mesh shelf. Since 40 × 2.2 is 88, the two figures agree. It has a black metal frame with a particleboard top and 4 adjustable feet to level it. The bullets mention labeled parts and an instruction manual, and the title says 3-tier storage.

Pros

• The only one with detailed load figures: 88 lb on the top and 33 lb per mesh shelf
• Two fabric drawers plus two open mesh shelves give a mix of hidden and open storage
• Adjustable feet level it on uneven floors, and it is the slimmest at 9.4 inches deep

Cons

• The drawers are non-woven fabric, not wood, and the listing gives no per-drawer load
• At 29.5 inches wide it is the narrowest of the three, 2.5 inches less than the Besiost’s 32
• Storage depth is only 9.4 inches, so bulky items like boots or large bins may not fit

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you have a slim hallway and want drawers and a clear load rating. Skip it if you need to store bulky items.

3. Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table Narrow Console Table with Storage Behind Couch Sofa Table with Shelves Entry Way Tables with Open Storage, Easy Assembly, 32″ Black Walnut — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 13.8″ D × 32″ W × 31.5″ H; item weight 20 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color Black Walnut.

The Besiost is a black walnut console table with open shelves, listed at 13.8″ D × 32″ W × 31.5″ H and 20 pounds. The footprint is 3.07 sq ft (13.8 × 32 ÷ 144), the largest of the three. The bullets describe a bottom shelf that can hold bins, two more shelves for decor, four legs and thick wood on the top and bottom shelves. It is described as narrow enough to fit between a bed and a window, and as usable as a TV console, a behind-couch table, an entry table or a bar table. The listing does not state a weight limit or mention drawers or doors.

Pros

• Open shelves with a bottom shelf the bullets say can hold bins, so storage is easy to reach
• The widest of the three at 32 inches, with a stated item weight of 20 pounds
• The listing says the top and bottom shelves are thick wood supported by four legs

Cons

• No doors or drawers, so everything on it is on display
• The largest footprint at 3.07 sq ft, 1.14 sq ft more than the HOOBRO (3.07 − 1.93)
• No weight limit is listed, and the material is engineered wood throughout

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want open shelves and bins in a wider table. Skip it if you want to hide storage or need a rated load.

What to check before buying entryway console storage

1. Depth in the hallway. An entryway console has to leave a walking path. The HOOBRO is 9.4 inches deep, the Besiost 13.8 and the REHOOPEX 13.8. Measure the width between the wall and the door swing, or the wall and the shoe-removal spot. A difference of 4.4 inches (13.8 − 9.4) decides a narrow hall.

2. Footprint. Depth × width ÷ 144 gives 1.93 sq ft (HOOBRO), 2.9 (REHOOPEX) and 3.07 (Besiost). If you have a corner or a short wall, the small footprint is the first filter.

3. What kind of storage. The REHOOPEX has two doors and an adjustable shelf. The HOOBRO has 2 fabric drawers and 2 mesh shelves. The Besiost has open shelves with a bottom shelf for bins. Closed storage hides keys, mail and shoes. Open storage is faster to use but shows the clutter.

4. Load rating. Only the HOOBRO lists figures: 40 kg maximum, 88 lb on the top and 33 lb per mesh shelf. The REHOOPEX and Besiost do not. If you plan to put a lamp, a mirror or baskets on top, a stated rating helps.

5. Inner space. The HOOBRO drawers are non-woven fabric and the shelves are mesh. The REHOOPEX interior depth is not stated. The Besiost bottom shelf is described for bins, but bin size is not listed. Measure what you plan to store.

6. Width and height. The widths are 29.5, 30.3 and 32 inches, and the heights are 29.5, 31.5 and 31.5 inches. Check the height against any wall switch or mirror above it.

7. Floor contact and stability. The HOOBRO lists 4 adjustable feet. The REHOOPEX lists solid legs. The Besiost lists four sturdy legs. If your floor is uneven, adjustable feet help.

Decision rule. Slim hall and a stated load: HOOBRO. Closed storage with a doorway: REHOOPEX. Open shelves and bins: Besiost.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 48 inches of clear wall.

• Fluted Storage Cabinet: 48 − 30.3 = 17.7 inches spare; centred, 8.85 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table: 48 − 29.5 = 18.5 inches spare; centred, 9.25 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table: 48 − 32 = 16 inches spare; centred, 8 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• Fluted Storage Cabinet: 36 + 13.8 = 49.8 inches of total path width.
• HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table: 36 + 9.4 = 45.4 inches of total path width.
• Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table: 36 + 13.8 = 49.8 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• Fluted Storage Cabinet: 13.8 × 30.3 = 418.14 sq in, or 2.9 sq ft.
• HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table: 9.4 × 29.5 = 277.3 sq in, or 1.93 sq ft.
• Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table: 13.8 × 32 = 441.6 sq in, or 3.07 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Choosing by width and forgetting depth. All three are 29.5 to 32 inches wide, but depth ranges from 9.4 to 13.8 inches. Depth is what intrudes on the hallway.
• Expecting wood drawers. The HOOBRO drawers are non-woven fabric, which suits light items but not heavy ones.
• Treating a buffet cabinet as a slim console. The REHOOPEX is described as a sideboard and cabinet. It is 13.8 inches deep, not slim.
• Loading the top without a rating. Only the HOOBRO states one (88 lb on the top). Do not assume the other two carry the same.

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Frequently asked questions

How deep should an entryway console be?

From these listings, the HOOBRO is 9.4 inches deep and the REHOOPEX and Besiost are 13.8 inches. Measure the walkway and the door swing. The Besiost listing says its 13.8-inch depth suits a gap between a bed and a window.

Which entryway console has closed storage?

The REHOOPEX has two doors with an adjustable shelf behind them, and the HOOBRO has 2 fabric drawers plus 2 mesh shelves. The Besiost is open shelving only. If you want to hide items, choose the doors or the drawers.

How much weight can the top hold?

The HOOBRO lists a 40 kg maximum, with 88 lb on the tabletop and 33 lb per mesh shelf in the bullets. The REHOOPEX and Besiost listings do not state a load. Check the current listing before putting heavy decor on top.

Can an entryway console be used elsewhere?

Yes. The Besiost bullets suggest a TV console, behind-couch table, bedroom side table or bar table. The REHOOPEX is also described as a credenza or coffee bar cabinet. The HOOBRO title calls it a sofa table for behind a couch.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for Fluted Storage Cabinet, Buffet Cabinet with Storage, Wood Sideboard with Adjustable Shelf, Modern Accent Cabinet & Console Table for Entryway, Living Room, Dining Room, Black
• Amazon listing for HOOBRO 29.5″ Narrow Console Table with 2 Fabric Drawers, Sofa Table, Small Entryway Table with 3-Tier Storage Shelves, Behind Couch Table, for Living Room, Hallway, Rustic Brown and Black BF72XG01
• Amazon listing for Besiost Small Farmhouse Wood Entryway Table Narrow Console Table with Storage Behind Couch Sofa Table with Shelves Entry Way Tables with Open Storage, Easy Assembly, 32″ Black Walnut

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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