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try the slim series at room & board - compact dimensions and nice price... you can paint it if the finish is too bland.
good luck!
christopher

Many gateleg tables fold down to about that size, and as a bonus, they can be used for dining/workspace when unfolded.

What about mounting a shelf suspended from the ceiling by picture wire? You could stabilize it with tiny suction cups on the back of the shelf, and maybe even add 2-3 shelves....

Might not be what you are looking for, but what about something modern and cool with suction cups, like what goes in a shower? There are a lot of acrylic cups & tubes that attach the same way. Just a thought.

http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/zoom30497.htm

This table from Exposureonline.com is intended for a side table, but could serve your purpose as well. (It's one inch over your max size though!) Available in 2 finishes.

Here's the description from the site: This elegant small table has curved legs and an ultra narrow silhouette. Made in Italy of slightly distressed solid beech and maple with a natural wax finish. The full-depth drawer has an antiqued-brass knob. This piece makes a superb nightstand when space is at a premium. Sorry, Air Express not available. 11" wide x 27" high x 28" deep.

http://www.exposuresonline.com/ExposuresOnline/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?CID=Frames%2fDisplay&SCID=Furniture&CollectionID=DC0000128&SiteNum=0

Love this too... http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product.do?method=get&id=960445&coll=377458&cat=110

there's this from sleek spaces, which i was looking at for m'self...it's real slim:

http://www.sleekspaces.com/buy/Living_Room/Tables/Console_Tables/Zen_Console_Table


what'd i do in your situation is make your own! with acrylic! it's easy to get the pieces cut to size, and the "glue" that bonds the material together is very strong. plus, it'd be clear, not obstructing the view/light/airy feeling of your entry.

oh, and with the plants: maybe a modern take on the macrame plant hanging thingy? with wire or fishing line? suspend it from above and they can float in front of the glass.

Here's what we did for a cheap entry table: we bought a Lack shelf and Vika Curry table legs from Ikea, and screwed the table legs into the bottom of the shelf. The screws didn't stay in very well, but if the table doesn't get moved or kicked or anything, it should be okay. We only used it for a few months, so I can't speak for longevity, but it served its purpose well.

How about a little Ikea DIY? Use the Lack wall shelf
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10103&storeId=12&langId=-1&productId=11326

and add legs

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15564&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=44620&langId=-1&categoryId=15876&chosenPartNumber=10105290

I would use a shorter open bookshelf for this space, it will give you more storage room than a console table. You could put shoes on the bottom, throw keys and loose items in bins in the middle and then put plants on the top.

Finding a 10" depth could be a bit of a challenge (if you can push it to 12" it would be much easier) but is probably easier than finding a console table that small. You may want to consider looking into those narrow metal shelves designed to hold plants on terraces too.

I was going to ask the same question!

I am in love with this one from CB2, but I need one a little less deep and a few inches less wide :(
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=114&f=3440

I am looking for one with a metal frame and glass top, to be almost invisible. And I hate plexi.

based on the image of your glass entry way a little DIY with 80/20 and a custom cut stone or wood slab could be an option.
not instant gratification and not necessarily inexpensive, yet with a little planning could come in under budget with DIY satisfaction.


there is a PDF catalog available.
http://www.8020.net/

forgot to mention if the DIY thing is to much right now, you can also try.

click lower right hand image.
http://fleetwoodfixtures.com/betty.html

BTW. drilling holes in glass and creating the image in the above site without the stick-on panel structures is also allowed.