Oxford Console Table 120 cm – Cream Shagreen Effect and Gold Frame

Oxford Console Table with a Cream Shagreen-Effect Finish and Gold Frame

The Oxford console table combines a softly textured cream finish with a slender gold frame crafted from stainless steel. Its elegant rectangular proportions, single central drawer and restrained material palette create a refined piece for an entrance hall, living room, bedroom or formal hallway.

The upper section is finished in PU with a faux shagreen texture, introducing subtle pattern and visual depth without relying on bold colour or elaborate ornamentation. The warm cream tone is balanced by the open gold base, giving the console a light, composed appearance that works beautifully in modern-classic, Art Deco-inspired, glamour and contemporary interiors.

Measuring 120 cm wide, 45 cm deep and 78 cm high, Oxford provides a generous display surface while retaining the slim proportions associated with a console table. It can be positioned beneath a large mirror or artwork and styled with a table lamp, decorative vessel, books or carefully selected accessories.

A cream console table with a refined shagreen-effect texture

The body of the console is covered in shagreen-effect PU. Its delicately mottled surface creates a more tactile and distinctive finish than a completely plain cream table, while remaining understated enough to complement surrounding furniture and architectural details.

The cream colour is warmer than brilliant white and coordinates naturally with ivory, beige, taupe, caramel and soft grey. It can form part of a calm tonal interior or provide an elegant contrast against black walls, dark timber, charcoal upholstery or patterned wallpaper.

The subtle texture becomes particularly visible in daylight or when illuminated from the side. Rather than dominating the room through colour, the console creates interest through material and surface detail. This makes it especially effective in interiors where a sense of refinement is built through texture, proportion and finish.

The faux shagreen effect also introduces a decorative reference often associated with Art Deco and sophisticated furniture design. Combined with the simple rectangular form, it gives Oxford a timeless quality that can be styled within both classic and more contemporary settings.

Gold stainless steel frame with an open design

The cream body is supported by a gold-finished stainless steel frame. Two open rectangular supports form the legs, creating a clean architectural structure beneath the tabletop. Their slender profile gives the table a lighter appearance and allows the floor or rug below to remain visible.

The gold finish introduces warmth and subtle contrast against the cream upper section. It can be coordinated with brass lighting, gold-framed mirrors, cabinet handles or occasional furniture without requiring every metallic finish in the room to match exactly.

Because the frame remains visually open, the console does not appear heavy when placed in a hallway or narrower part of the home. Its simple geometry also helps balance the more decorative texture of the body, keeping the overall design refined rather than overly ornate.

Console table with a practical central drawer

A single drawer is positioned centrally within the front of the console. It provides discreet storage for smaller everyday objects while preserving a clean and uncluttered display surface.

In an entrance hall, the drawer can hold keys, correspondence and compact accessories. In a living room, it may be used for remote controls, notebooks or other frequently used items. Positioned in a bedroom, it can provide convenient storage for jewellery, personal accessories or small essentials.

The drawer front sits neatly within the cream body and is completed with a compact metal handle in a coordinating gold tone. This understated detail links the upper section to the frame and reinforces the balanced, cohesive appearance of the table.

An elegant console table for an entrance hall

The Oxford console table is particularly well suited to an entrance hall or hallway. Positioned beneath a generous mirror, it can create a polished arrival point and provide a surface for a lamp, decorative bowl or vase filled with branches.

Its 45 cm depth offers useful surface space without the proportions of a full cabinet. The open frame helps maintain a sense of light and space, while the cream finish can brighten an area that receives limited natural daylight.

For a modern-classic entrance hall, combine the table with decorative wall mouldings, stone flooring and a mirror framed in warm metal. In a contemporary setting, place it against a smooth painted wall, textured wallpaper or vertical panelling and keep the styling restrained.

A cream and gold console for the living room or bedroom

Within a living room, Oxford may be positioned against a wall, between windows or behind a sofa. Its 120 cm width provides enough space for a statement table lamp, a small stack of books and one sculptural accessory, helping to add another layer to the room without occupying the central seating area.

In a bedroom, the console can sit beneath a mirror or artwork and be used as an elegant dressing surface. The cream and gold palette complements upholstered beds, linen, velvet, natural timber and curtains in soft neutral tones.

Because the surface already has a decorative texture, part of the top should remain visible. Limiting the number of accessories will allow the shagreen-effect finish and clean proportions to remain an important part of the composition.

How to style the Oxford console table

A large rectangular or round mirror can be centred above the console to create a balanced focal point. For a less formal arrangement, place one tall table lamp at one end and balance it with a vase, a few neutral books or a shallow decorative bowl.

Dark glass, black ceramic and bronze accessories will create contrast against the pale surface. For a softer tonal scheme, choose objects in ivory, pale stone, taupe or warm beige. Green branches or simple white flowers can introduce a natural element without making the arrangement feel overly decorative.

Against a deep wall colour, the cream body will become more pronounced and the gold frame will add warmth. In a light room, the table will support a subtle layered palette built around differences in texture rather than strong contrast.

Why choose the Oxford console table?

• cream PU finish with a refined faux shagreen texture,
• gold-finished frame crafted from stainless steel,
• single central drawer with a coordinating metal handle,
• slim proportions suitable for hallways and living rooms,
• open frame with a light visual profile,
• generous surface for a lamp, mirror and decorative accessories,
• works beautifully in bedrooms and entrance halls,
• suited to modern-classic, glamour and Art Deco-inspired interiors.

Product details

Product name: Oxford

Product type: console table with drawer

Body colour: cream

Frame colour: gold

Body finish: PU with a faux shagreen texture

Frame material: stainless steel

Number of drawers: 1

Width: 120 cm

Depth: 45 cm

Height: 78 cm

Overall dimensions: 120 x 45 x 78 cm