What is a cocktail table?

Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.

What is a small table called?

What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a small dining table called?

A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.

What is the small table next to a bed?

The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.

What is a small table next to your bed called?

The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.

What shape table is best for a small space?

The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

What is the small table in the living room called?

The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best shape table for a small dining room?

The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.

Is a round dining table better in a small space?

Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.

Does a coffee table make a small living room look smaller or bigger?

Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.

Small Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer Glass Coffee Table

Brazilian Modern Table Marble

Narra Wood Furniture

Dark Emperador

Sahara Noir

Round Lucite And Glass Table

Marble Coffee Table Wood Base

Art Deco Glass Or Lucite Coffee Tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Modern See Ye Small Table in dark tay wood

$3,614 / item

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Square Small Table with Inlay

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Coffee table in round shape with glass top. The structure is in Canaletta walnut. Base enriched by metal element.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Square Small Table with Inlay

$2,177

Modern See Ye Small Table in Light Tay wood

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Coffee table in light Tay (TL73), metal base in bronze-gold finish, also available in lead and burnished finish. Transparent glass top, also available in painted glass. Structure al...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern See Ye Small Table in Light Tay wood

$3,614 / item

Danish Modern 2 Drawer oak small ceramic tile top coffee table

By Erik Wortz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern small Oak side chest coffee table with ceramic tiles on top and two drawers. Designed

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Danish Modern 2 Drawer oak small ceramic tile top coffee table

$2,500

Small coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This coffee table was designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. The structure is in brass and the top in laminate. This piece is in good vintage condition. The metal has a beautiful...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Small coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s

$1,368

Konekt Silo Coffee Table Small - Ebonized Walnut and Antique Brass

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

, large and X-large sizes. This listing is for the Small size (36"L x 30"W) in antique brass and ebonized

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Konekt Silo Coffee Table Small - Ebonized Walnut and Antique Brass

$11,420 / item

Haumea Brass Coffee Table Small by Massimo Castagna

By Gallotti Radice

Located in Boston, MA

Haumea coffee table designed by Massimo Castagna Coffee table in 10 mm transparent extra light tempered glass. Black(mod. layer) open pore or rust lacquered wooden base. Bright bras...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Haumea Brass Coffee Table Small by Massimo Castagna

Price Upon Request

Konekt Nesting Silo Coffee Tables Small/Medium - Marble and Antique Brass

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

pair of nested Small Medium Silo Coffee Tables, in antique brass and Giallo Siena marble. See

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Konekt Nesting Silo Coffee Tables Small/Medium - Marble and Antique Brass

$24,500 / set

Contemporary Small Table Dislocation in Golden Marble by Buzao Round

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'Dislocation' collection by Buzao, small table Golden Sunset marble, blue acrylic Measures: 65 x H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table Dislocation in Golden Marble by Buzao Round

$5,480 / item

Small Old Fir Coffee Table, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Coffee table in old fir with a minimal and functional shape, it can be used as a pair ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fir

Small Old Fir Coffee Table, Made in Italy

$1,570 / item

Tropic Small Aluminum Coffee Table with Terrazzo Tabletop by Joyf

By Denis Sokolov

Located in LUBLIN, PL

Tropic Coffee Table with Terrazzo Top by Joyf The Tropic Coffee Table is where timeless materials meet contemporary ease. Its terrazzo stone top isn’t just visually striking — with ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Tropic Small Aluminum Coffee Table with Terrazzo Tabletop by Joyf

$949

Bivio Small Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Bivio Small Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

$2,800 / item

Bold Blend Coffee Table Small - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bold Blend Coffee Table Small - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine

$3,569 / item

Bold Blend Coffee Table Small - Wood (Dark Finish) and Travertine

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bold Blend Coffee Table Small - Wood (Dark Finish) and Travertine

$3,569 / item

Lucite "Ice Crystals" Base Rectangle Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

By Neal Small Design Studio, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Lucite "Ice Crystals" base rectangle glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite "Ice Crystals" Base Rectangle Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

$4,200

Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top

Located in Doylestown, PA

. It may be used as a small coffee table or side table. It is in very good vintage condition. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top

$870

Small Outdoor Virkelyst Coffee Table in Teak for Skagerak

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Glendale, CA

Small outdoor 'Virkelyst' coffee table in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood, Teak

Small Outdoor Virkelyst Coffee Table in Teak for Skagerak

$1,099 / item

Across Small Round Pink Coffee Table by Secondome Edizioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Across Small Round Red Coffee Table by Secondome Edizioni Designer: Claudia Pignatale. Dimensions

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Across Small Round Pink Coffee Table by Secondome Edizioni

$4,640 / item

Old California Tile and Iron Small Coffee or Side Table

Located in Oakland, CA

Hand formed and welded steel frame small coffee and or side table with black and white square

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mission Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Old California Tile and Iron Small Coffee or Side Table

$990

Oak Small Fort York Coffee Table by Hollis Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak small Fort York coffee table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 36" x 18" x H 14" Materials

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Small Fort York Coffee Table by Hollis Morris

$1,177 / item

Walnut Small Fort York Coffee Table by Hollis Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut small fort york coffee table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 36" x 18" x H 14" Materials

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Walnut Small Fort York Coffee Table by Hollis Morris

$1,439 / item

Black Rubbed Steel Small Side or Cocktail Table, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Black rubbed steel tripod leg cocktail table. Can also be used as a small side table. Nice matte

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Black Rubbed Steel Small Side or Cocktail Table, China, Contemporary

$995

Kartell Small Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This functional and refined table also has a strict geometric design. Thanks to the elegant design solution, the position of the slim table top allows for the convenient positioning ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Kartell Small Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani

$2,222 / item

Orbit Table Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Coffee Table

Located in Guatemala, GU

More than just a piece of furniture, the "Orbit" Coffee Table is a statement of style and sophistication that sparks conversation and captivates the imagination. Its innovative desig...

Category

2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Orbit Table Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Coffee Table

$6,109 / item

Small White Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

Located in Geneve, CH

Small white marble "Sunday" coffee table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 50 W x 150 D x 35 H

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Small White Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

$10,863 / item

Small Black Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

Located in Geneve, CH

Small black marble "Sunday" coffee table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 50 W x 150 D x 35 H

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Black Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

$11,089 / item

Small Green Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

Located in Geneve, CH

Small green marble "Sunday" coffee table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 50 W x 150 D x 35 H

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Green Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

$11,613 / item

Danish Modern Coffee Table With Small Foldable Side Table

By Trioh Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Trioh Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: Inquire for measurements Condition: In good original condition with vintage wear. Pric...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Coffee Table With Small Foldable Side Table

$3,180 / set

1970 Small Brass Coffee Table with Black Glass Top

Located in Madrid, ES

Small coffee table or side table, made of golden brass and black glass top.

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970 Small Brass Coffee Table with Black Glass Top

$713 Sale Price

20% Off

Contemporary Fragment Coffee table II small with black patinated leather

Located in 1204, CH

Jumandie Seys is a Belgian artist and interior designer whose work straddles the boundary between art and design. In his quest for pure expression of form and material, he creates ob...

Category

2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Fragment Coffee table II small with black patinated leather

$10,589

Celadon Green Porcelain Small Deck Table by Ox Denmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Celadon green porcelain small deck table by Ox Denmarq Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 55 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Celadon Green Porcelain Small Deck Table by Ox Denmarq

$713 / item

Small 2001 Side Table by Ramón Úbeda Otto Canalda

Located in Geneve, CH

Small 2001 side table by Ramón Úbeda & Otto Canalda Dimensions: D45 x H 45 cm Materials: Ultra

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Small 2001 Side Table by Ramón Úbeda Otto Canalda

$3,391 / item

Small Lest Coffee Table with Oak Base by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Small lest coffee table with oak base by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, oak

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Lest Coffee Table with Oak Base by Radar

$773 / item

Small Lest Coffee Table with Marble Base by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Lest coffee table with marble base by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Small Lest Coffee Table with Marble Base by Radar

$1,249 / item

Binate Coffee Table — Small — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 90 cm width x 60 cm depth x 35 cm height. Custom finish...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Steel, Metal, Br...

Binate Coffee Table — Small — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain

$6,671 / item

Binate Coffee Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A coffee table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 90cm wid...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Steel, Metal, Br...

Binate Coffee Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

$4,670 / item

American Art Deco Side Table or Small Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American Art Deco side table or small coffee table. Gorgeous example of American Art Deco style in

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

American Art Deco Side Table or Small Coffee Table

$2,150

Restored Art Deco Small Table, Oak, Revived Polish, France, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant round Art Deco table comes from France from the first half of the 20th century. It is made of solid oak and veneered with exotic Bubinga (Kevazingo) veneer, which captiv...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Restored Art Deco Small Table, Oak, Revived Polish, France, 1920s

$1,844

Elegant Marble and Brass Accent Table – Chic Small Coffee or Side Table

Located in Oirlo, LI

Transform your living space with this exquisite small coffee or side table, where timeless

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Elegant Marble and Brass Accent Table – Chic Small Coffee or Side Table

$1,064

Organic Form, Small Tripod Black Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Black tripod coffee table by kar Dimensions: W 120 x D 64 x H 30 cm Materials: FRP. This

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Organic Form, Small Tripod Black Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar

$3,391 / item

Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino Small Table with Mirror Top

By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ”scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of Tab.ulino and Tab.ulone, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino Small Table with Mirror Top

From $1,341 / item

Wood Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Wood small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: natural Macassar or walnut. Steel

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Wood Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

$759 / item

Black Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Black small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Black, sapele, steel. Also

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Black Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

$693 / item

Walnut Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Natural walnut, steel. Also

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Walnut Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

$732 / item

Steel Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Steel small Pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Steel. Also available in other

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

$732 / item

Macassar Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Macassar small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: natural macassar, steel. Also

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Macassar Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

$628 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Coffee Table or Side Table/Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

can be used as a small coffee table, side table, small bench or stool. Both sculptural and usable

Category

2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Coffee Table or Side Table/Bench

$3,900

Konekt Nested Silo Coffee Tables Small/Medium - Ebonized Walnut Antique Brass

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

wood and hand-finished brass wrapped legs. This listing is for a nesting pair of Small (36"L x 30"W x

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Konekt Nested Silo Coffee Tables Small/Medium - Ebonized Walnut Antique Brass

$23,500 / set

Foliage Floral Small Gueridon or Side Table in Copper

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of a kind handcrafted small table in copper, stone and glass depicting the Sardana dance. Spain

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal, Copper

Foliage Floral Small Gueridon or Side Table in Copper

$4,664 Sale Price

20% Off

Stud Coffee Table in Rosso Marble and Polished Brass — Small

By Novocastrian, Lind + Almond

Located in London, England

A coffee table in Portuguese marble and polished brass. Handcrafted to order in Northern England. Measures: 800 mm (L) x 500 mm (W) x 400 mm (H) Bespoke sizes and finishes available.

Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stud Coffee Table in Rosso Marble and Polished Brass — Small

$8,199 / item

Stud Coffee Table in Vulcanatta Marble and Polished Brass — Small

By Lind + Almond, Novocastrian

Located in London, England

A coffee table in Portuguese marble and polished brass. handcrafted to order in Northern England. Measures: 800 mm (L) x 500 mm (W) x 400 mm (H) Bespoke sizes and finishes available.

Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stud Coffee Table in Vulcanatta Marble and Polished Brass — Small

$8,199 / item

Desert aluminum small coffee table with recycled plastic tabletop by Joyf

By Denis Sokolov

Located in LUBLIN, PL

Desert Coffee Table by Denis Sokolov for Joyf The Desert Coffee Table is a versatile companion for modern living, designed to adapt seamlessly to different spaces and occasions. Ava...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desert aluminum small coffee table with recycled plastic tabletop by Joyf

$549

Ramorana Wrought Iron Small Round Brown Outdoor Table by Dante Negro

By Dante Negro

Located in Milan, IT

A fascinating solution for enjoying the pleasure of an outdoor breakfast or aperitif, this small

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Ramorana Wrought Iron Small Round Brown Outdoor Table by Dante Negro

$5,870 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table or Bench #8 in Solid Oak

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 45 x 140 x 28 cm. SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table or Bench #8 in Solid Oak

$5,949 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Coffee Table, Side Table or Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

cerused finish revealing the beautiful wood grain. This one of a kind piece can be used as a small coffee

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Coffee Table, Side Table or Bench

$5,500 / item

Paris Powder-Coated Steel High Small Coffee Table by Vogel Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Paris Powder-Coated Steel High Small Coffee Table by Vogel Studio Dimensions: D 79,9 x W 117,2 x H

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Paris Powder-Coated Steel High Small Coffee Table by Vogel Studio

$15,706

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in white Marble by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Profiterole small coffee table is 3D milled from calacatta oro marble, supported by round dessert

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in white Marble by Lara Bohinc

$19,157 / item

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Small Cocktail Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct small cocktail tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. We have 377 antique and vintage small cocktail tables in-stock, while there are 178 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of small cocktail tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Small cocktail tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some small cocktail tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller small cocktail tables, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Small cocktail tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emeco, Ghidini 1961 and Scarlet Splendour are consistently popular.

How Much are Small Cocktail Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,623, while they’re typically $170 on the low end and $20,926 highest priced.

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Small Cocktail Tables

What is a cocktail table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.
What is a small table called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a small dining table called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
What is the small table next to a bed?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
What is a small table next to your bed called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
What shape table is best for a small space?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
What is the small table in the living room called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best shape table for a small dining room?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
Is a round dining table better in a small space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
Does a coffee table make a small living room look smaller or bigger?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.

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