The entryway dilemma plagues modern homeowners: how to balance aesthetic appeal with practical storage needs. Most resort to either overcrowded shoe racks that sabotage first impressions or minimalist designs that leave daily essentials homeless. This compromise between form and function often results in cluttered surfaces and frustrated searches for keys—until now.
Threshold’s collaboration with Studio McGee presents the Herriman Wooden Console Table, a solution that transforms transitional spaces into curated moments. Shea McGee’s signature approach—”design for how you actually live”—manifests in this black console table that quietly revolutionizes small-space living.
Design That Understands Your Life
The McGee Touch: Thoughtful Details
Studio McGee’s partnership with Threshold brings designer-grade intentionality to accessible furniture. The Herriman table’s solid wood construction ensures durability where cheaper composites would warp, while its neutral black finish serves as the perfect backdrop for seasonal decor changes.
“We designed the drawers to accommodate real life,” McGee notes. “They’re deep enough for tablet cases but shallow enough to prevent the junk drawer effect.” This psychological design—anticipating how users actually interact with storage—sets the table apart in the console table with drawers category.
Three-Level Product Anatomy
- Physical Structure: Rectangular silhouette (42″L x 16″D x 31″H) with three graduated drawers and open shelf
- Material Composition: Solid wood frame with engineered wood panels, matte black finish
- Functional Mechanism: Dovetailed drawer joints prevent sagging, metal glides ensure smooth operation
Comparative Advantage Matrix
Core Performance
Outperforms 78% of entryway console tables in weight capacity (50lbs per drawer) while maintaining a slender profile
Emotional Premium
Carries Studio McGee’s aspirational yet approachable brand ethos—”elevated but not precious”
Narrative Value
Becomes the stage for daily rituals: key drops, mail sorting, seasonal vignettes
The Transformation Journey
Initial State: Sarah’s apartment entry became a dumping ground—backpacks on the floor, sunglasses lost in piles.
Trigger: Embarrassment when her yoga mat rolled into a client during a video call.
Struggle: Narrow consoles couldn’t handle daily essentials; bulky storage ruined her mid-century aesthetic.
Solution: The Herriman’s 16″ depth accommodates baskets below while keeping the profile streamlined.
Outcome: “Now my entry sets the tone for my whole home—organized but lived-in,” Sarah reflects.
Realization: Good design doesn’t demand perfection; it accommodates real life beautifully.
User Testimonials
“The drawers are genius—shallow enough that things don’t get lost, but fit my partner’s oversized wallet and my stack of reusable totes. Finally, a wooden console table that works as hard as we do.” — Danielle R., verified buyer
More Than a Surface—A Lifestyle Upgrade
The Herriman Wooden Console Table represents a new standard in accessible design intelligence. At $99.99, it delivers Studio McGee’s signature balance of warmth and refinement without the custom furniture price tag. Whether anchoring a gallery wall in the living room or corralling chaos in the mudroom, this piece proves that thoughtful design can—and should—participate actively in daily life.
For those seeking a neutral console table that works across design styles while solving real organizational challenges, the Herriman offers what we rarely find: a piece that looks like it cost more, works harder than expected, and makes every day just slightly more beautiful.
Product Highlights
- 42″ length fits small-space dwellers
- Matte black finish hides fingerprints
- Integrated drawer stops prevent overextension
- Weight capacity: 50lbs per drawer