Hallway furniture handles the entryway — a place to drop keys, hang coats, store shoes and set the first impression of the home. We stock over 150 hallway pieces — console tables, coat racks, shoe benches, hall trees and wall-mounted hooks — from around $66. Stock is held across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, so orders dispatch within 1-2 business days.
What types of hallway furniture are there?
Hallway furniture covers a few distinct pieces, each doing a different job. A console table is a narrow table for keys, mail and a lamp, and gives the entry a finished look. A coat rack is a freestanding stand with hooks for coats, bags and umbrellas. A hall tree combines coat hooks, a bench seat and shoe storage in one tall unit. A shoe bench is a seat with shoe storage underneath — useful for putting shoes on and off. A wall-mounted coat rack fixes hooks to the wall and uses no floor space at all. Pick the piece, or combination, that matches what your entry actually needs.
What size hallway furniture fits a narrow hall?
Measure the hallway width first, because depth is the constraint that catches people out. A narrow hallway of 90–120cm wide needs furniture under about 35cm deep so it does not block the walkway. Console tables for narrow halls are typically 30–40cm deep and 80–120cm wide. Always leave at least 60cm of clear walking space past the furniture. Measure before ordering, and check the depth specifically — a piece that is fine against a wall in a room can make a hallway impassable.
How much weight should a coat rack hold?
A coat rack needs enough base weight to stay upright under a full load, and this is the detail most listings skip. A loaded rack of heavy winter coats and bags puts real weight up high, and a lightweight rack tips forward. As a guide, a freestanding coat rack should have a base weight of at least 5kg, or a wide, stable footprint, to stay steady when fully loaded. Standard coat racks hold roughly 10–20kg of coats in total; heavy-duty designs handle 30–50kg. Check the base weight or footprint width on the product page before buying — a rack that tips over is no use.
Quick buyer's checklist
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Measure depth: Narrow halls need furniture under about 35cm deep
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Walkway: Leave at least 60cm of clear space past the furniture
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Coat rack stability: Look for 5kg-plus base weight or a wide footprint
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Function: Match the piece to what the entry needs — storage, seating or display
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Console height: Console tables are usually 75–85cm tall
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Flat-pack delivery: Most hallway pieces ship boxed and fit through 80cm doorways
How do I make a small entryway more functional?
A small entryway works best when each piece earns its space. A slim console table or a wall-mounted shelf gives a surface for keys and mail without taking depth. Wall-mounted hooks handle coats and bags with no floor footprint at all. A shoe bench adds a seat and hidden shoe storage in one. If the space allows only one piece, a hall tree combines hooks, a seat and shoe storage in a single tall, narrow unit. The aim is to cover storage, a surface and somewhere to sit using the least floor area possible.
How much does hallway furniture cost in Australia?
Hallway furniture at Simple Deals starts from around $66 for console tables and runner rugs. Wall-mounted coat racks and smaller pieces sit at the lower end, while shoe benches and full hall trees run higher, into the few hundreds for larger combination units. All pieces dispatch within 1–2 business days from our Australian warehouses.
What most furniture sites won't admit
Almost every piece of hallway furniture sold online in Australia is imported from China, Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia — including ours. Where the furniture is made is not the real difference between online furniture retailers. What matters is what happens after the stock lands in Australia. Marketplaces dropship straight from an overseas container, which is why their "fast delivery" stretches into six weeks. We import in bulk, hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, and ship from there — the same imported furniture, dispatched in 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What if my hallway furniture arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days with photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund under the 12-month warranty. Transit damage is uncommon with flat-pack furniture, and we work to resolve any claim quickly.
How long does hallway furniture take to assemble?
Most pieces take 20–45 minutes. A console table is around 20–30 minutes; a hall tree with hooks, seat and storage takes 45–60 minutes.
How long does delivery take?
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 3–5 business days. Perth and Adelaide: 5–8 days. Regional and remote areas: 7–14 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal?
Yes, all three. A $300 hall tree works out to four payments of $75 with Afterpay, four payments of $75 with PayPal Pay in 4, or roughly $25 a month with Zip over 12 months. Klarna is also available.
What's the warranty?
12 months on manufacturing defects, plus 15-day returns on unassembled furniture in original packaging.
Complete your entryway
Hallway furniture sets up the entry, and a few pieces complete it. Most buyers add three at the same time: dedicated shoe storage for a busy household, a blanket box for extra storage with a seat, and a rug or runner to warm the entry underfoot.
Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 15-day returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
