Hydra Console

Architectural by Nature

The Hydra Console by Talenti is built around a straightforward idea: strong lines, balanced proportions, and materials that do the talking. There’s nothing fussy about it. The silhouette is clean and architectural, with a sense of formal order that feels deliberate rather than decorative. It reads as confident without trying too hard.

Materials and Construction

The top is where things get interesting. It’s available in marble, lacquered, glass, or veneered wood finishes — each one shifting the character of the piece entirely. Marble options include Calacatta Gold, Nero Marquinia, Rosso Levanto, Verde Lepanto, Emperador Brown, and Calizia Capri. Six stones, each with a distinctly different mood. The lacquered tops come in Ecru, Black, Red, and Verdigris in a high-gloss finish. And the veneered options — Natural Oak, Oak stained Canaletto Walnut, and a black open-pore oak — bring warmth and grain into the mix.

Legs are offered in lacquered or veneered finishes to match or contrast the top, creating visual continuity from surface to floor. Thermoplastic polymer glides sit discreetly at the base, keeping everything stable and protecting floors without drawing attention.

Proportions and Placement

The Hydra Console comes in two heights: approximately 63 × 16.5 × 15.75 inches and 63 × 16.5 × 23.6 inches. Same footprint, different presence. The lower version sits closer to a traditional console height, while the taller one works well in entryways or hallways where a bit more vertical weight is needed. Both share a slim depth of just under 17 inches, so they stay tight against the wall without crowding a space.

Weight varies depending on the top material. Lacquered versions come in around 73 pounds, glass around 57 pounds, and marble configurations reach approximately 161 pounds. Something to keep in mind when planning placement.

Where It Belongs

This is a console that suits contemporary interiors and transitional spaces equally well. An entrance hall. A living room wall. A corridor that needs something grounding. The finish range is wide enough to let it blend or stand apart depending on the context. A Nero Marquinia marble top against lacquered black legs feels sharp and moody. Natural oak on oak reads quieter, more organic. The combinations are there to serve the room, not compete with it.

Built to Stay

Talenti has kept the construction straightforward and solid. There’s no overcomplicated joinery or decorative hardware — just well-finished surfaces on a stable frame. The material palette is resilient by nature. Marble ages well. Lacquer holds up. Veneered oak, properly finished, only improves over time. The Hydra Console is the kind of piece that doesn’t need replacing in five years. It’s meant to stay where it’s placed.