I've also used it as a small sofa / entry / hall table in a narrow space with a piece of glass on top. (theletteredcottage.net)
From solid oak and pine, to gold leaf and shabby chic, we have a great collection of console hall tables providing superb, quality storage solutions for your hall. (designer.furniture)
While he was gone, I went back and forth to school, dropping my books on the polished hall table with a bang. (bookbrowse.com)