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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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

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Dark Emperador

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Round Lucite And Glass Table

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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in white Marble by Lara Bohinc

$19,157 / item

Small Travertine Epic Table in Burnt Red by GamFratesi for GUBI

By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Glendale, CA

Small Travertine 'Epic' Table in Burnt Red by GamFratesi for GUBI Designed by the Danish-Italian

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...

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Travertine

Small Travertine Epic Table in Burnt Red by GamFratesi for GUBI

$2,899 / item

Unique Bauhaus Small Tall Side Table, Chrome and Makasar, Kovona, 1950s

By Kovona

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Unusual bauhaus table. Completely professionally restored Source: Czech Maker: Kovona Period: 1950-1959 Material: Chrome and lacquered Makasar.

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Unique Bauhaus Small Tall Side Table, Chrome and Makasar, Kovona, 1950s

$951

Small Travertine Epic Table in Neutral White by Gamfratesi for Gubi

By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Glendale, CA

Small Travertine 'Epic' Table in Neutral White by Gamfratesi for Gubi Designed by the Danish

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Travertine

Small Travertine Epic Table in Neutral White by Gamfratesi for Gubi

$2,599 / item

Paul McCobb Milk Glass Small Coffee or Side Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul McCobb wood frame side table with white Carrara glass ( vitrolite - milk glass) top. The base shows wear to finish and would benefit from either refinishing or touching up or...

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

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Wood

Paul McCobb Milk Glass Small Coffee or Side Table

$4,500

Antique Eastlake Victorian Small Marble Top Pedestal Base Coffee Table w/ Drawer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Eastlake Victorian Small Marble Top Pedestal Base Coffee Table with Small Side Drawer. Circa Late

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Antique Eastlake Victorian Small Marble Top Pedestal Base Coffee Table w/ Drawer

$450

Small Oak and Walnut Hoàng Sa Coffee Table 02 by ONON DETAILS

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Oak and Walnut Hoàng Sa Coffee Table 02 by ONON DETAILS Dimensions: D 39 x H 45 cm

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2010s Vietnamese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Oak and Walnut Hoàng Sa Coffee Table 02 by ONON DETAILS

$1,285 / item

Small Oak and Walnut Hoàng Sa Coffee Table 03 by ONON DETAILS

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Oak and Walnut Hoàng Sa Coffee Table 03 by ONON DETAILS Dimensions: D 39 x H 45 cm

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2010s Vietnamese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Small Oak and Walnut Hoàng Sa Coffee Table 03 by ONON DETAILS

$1,285 / item

Burl Wood Henredon Square Game Card Small Dining Table Mint!

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Burl wood henredon square game card small dining table mint!

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

Materials

Burl

Burl Wood Henredon Square Game Card Small Dining Table Mint!

$3,400

Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Side Table, Wrought Iron Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table Gueridon, End or Side Table

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20th Century Spanish Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron

$1,963

Restored Art Deco Round Small Table, Oak, Veneer, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This table in Art Deco style with late Cubist elements originates from Czechoslovakia. It can also be used as a pedestal. Made from solid oak and oak veneer, it has been completely r...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Restored Art Deco Round Small Table, Oak, Veneer, Czech, 1920s

$1,665

Round Travertine Small Coffee Table-Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary round small high coffee table stool - Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Round Travertine Small Coffee Table-Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

$6,990 / item

Vintage Small Space American Mahogany Tea / Coffee Table, circa 1930s

Located in Germantown, MD

American mahogany tea table / coffee table for small spaces. Good vintage condition. Measures 28"W

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Small Space American Mahogany Tea / Coffee Table, circa 1930s

$1,125

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

extremities. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small coffee table features a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

$950

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

$4,283 / item

The Puddle Table Collection - Small Aluminum Coffee Table with Cylinder legs

By Klein Agency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enamored by the versatility and performance of sheet aluminum on our custom architectural projects, we worked to introduce a new family of aluminum only tables. Nesting their imper...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

The Puddle Table Collection - Small Aluminum Coffee Table with Cylinder legs

$2,500 / item

Small Blue Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Small Blue Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s

$356

Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Formica and beech Period: 1950-1959.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood, Beech

Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition

$416

Small Beech Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Walnut and beech Period: 1950-1959.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Formica

Small Beech Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s

$416

Contemporary Solid Black Ash Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

Located in 1204, CH

Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...

Category

2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Solid Black Ash Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

$9,519

Contemporary Solid American Walnut Arcus Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

Located in 1204, CH

Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...

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2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Solid American Walnut Arcus Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

$8,329

Chaos Small Merging Coffee Table Casted Brass by Atelier V&F

Located in 1204, CH

Before "The Crack in Chaos", Atelier V&F conceived an imagination of primordial rawness in "Revelation of Gaia". Based on this collection as the prelude, Atelier V&F is working to ex...

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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Chaos Small Merging Coffee Table Casted Brass by Atelier V&F

$22,607

Small Beech Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Walnut and beech Period: 1950-1959.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech

Small Beech Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s

$416

20th Century Restored Czech Bauhaus Chrome Small Table, Oakwood, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Restored Czech Bauhaus Chrome Small Table, Oakwood, 1930s

$856

Binate Coffee Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

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

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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 — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

$4,265 / item

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Steel Base — Rare British Marble Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North. Measures: 80cm diameter x 35cm height. Custom finishes and sizes a...

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2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Steel Base — Rare British Marble Top

$7,964 / item

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

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A circular coffee table in patinated brass and blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 80 cm diameter x 35 cm heig...

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2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Steel, Metal, Bronze, Co...

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

$4,271 / item

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Measures: 80cm diameter x 35cm height. Custom finishes and sizes a...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Metal, Bronze, C...

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top

$8,486 / item

HEEL Small Table in Shiny Mahogany with Blue Camperos Boots Decorations

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Meet Heel, where classic elegance meets playful irreverence in the world of coffee tables. This unique family of tables exudes an ironic character that challenges tradition with unex...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

HEEL Small Table in Shiny Mahogany with Blue Camperos Boots Decorations

$3,974 / item

Small iron and oak coffee table by Haslev, Denmark, 1960s

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Coffee table produced by Haslev in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in solid oak mounted on a cast iron foot. Table top is rotatable around the pillar. Total height with pillar is 3...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Small iron and oak coffee table by Haslev, Denmark, 1960s

$2,153

North Light Blue Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina

By Adrenalina

Located in Milan, IT

The North Light series is inspired by the fascinating skies of the North, where the magic of the aurora borealis creates ever-changing patterns and hues with its soft shapes and colo...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

North Light Blue Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina

$3,450 / item

North Light Purple Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina

By Adrenalina

Located in Milan, IT

The North Light series draws inspiration from the captivating northern skies, where the enchanting aurora borealis creates dynamic patterns and hues with its gentle shapes and shifti...

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

North Light Purple Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina

$2,780 / item

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Chrome Brass Glass Small Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chrome Brass and Glass Hollywood Regency X-Frame Small Coffee Table. Item features a chrome

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Chrome Brass Glass Small Coffee Table

$650

Small Brown Round Table, Czech Functionalism, Material Oak, Glass, 1940s

By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small table, Czechia, material oak Period: 1940-1949.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Small Brown Round Table, Czech Functionalism, Material Oak, Glass, 1940s

$440

Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid turned marble with hand turned top in solid ash wood, available in different wood f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood

$3,237 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid turned marble with hand turned top in solid ash wood, available in different wood f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood

$3,367 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid turned marble with hand turned top in solid ash wood, available in different wood f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood

$3,760 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid turned marble with hand turned top in solid ash wood, available in different wood f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood

$3,324 / item

Eero Saarinen Small Round Table with Oak Top White Base

By Knoll

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Eero Saarinen table by Knoll is both strong and stylish, with an oak top and a white base. Its classic, iconic design has graced homes and businesses for decades, and its heavy-...

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Eero Saarinen Small Round Table with Oak Top White Base

$1,500

DeCastelli Small Drops Coffee Table in Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto

By Zanellato Bortotto, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Drops is a family of coffee tables in three different sizes, inspired by the unexpected, irregular shapes of water droplets on a surface. Their soft, familiar lines embody the skille...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

DeCastelli Small Drops Coffee Table in Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto

$5,049 / item

Vintage Moroccan Brass Bird Embossed Oval Tray Folding Small Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Moroccan Brass Bird Embossed Oval Tray Folding Small Coffee Table. Item

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Brass Bird Embossed Oval Tray Folding Small Coffee Table

$350

PETITE FRITURE Francis, Small Mirror Coffee Table, Blue/Violet Watercolor

By Constance Guisset

Located in New York, NY

Francis collection starts with a painter brush resting in a glass of water, when watercolour pigments reveal shifting drawings. Constance Guisset launched the collection in 2012 with...

Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

PETITE FRITURE Francis, Small Mirror Coffee Table, Blue/Violet Watercolor

$2,160 / item

PETITE FRITURE Francis, Small Mirror Coffee Table, Blue/Yellow Watercolor

By Constance Guisset

Located in New York, NY

Francis collection starts with a painter brush resting in a glass of water, when watercolour pigments reveal shifting drawings. Constance Guisset launched the collection in 2012 with...

Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

PETITE FRITURE Francis, Small Mirror Coffee Table, Blue/Yellow Watercolor

$2,160

Contemporary Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash

By Man of Parts, Workshop APD

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small: H. 35.5 x 118 x 83.7 cm / Large: H. 40.6 x 137 x 91.4 cm Model

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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash

$3,998 / item

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ivory Ash

By Man of Parts, Workshop APD

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small: H. 35.5 x 118 x 83.7 cm / Large: H. 40.6 x 137 x 91.4 cm Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ash

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ivory Ash

$3,998 / item

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Ivory Black Ash

By Man of Parts, Workshop APD

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small: H. 35.5 x 118 x 83.7 cm / Large: H. 40.6 x 137 x 91.4 cm Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ash

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Ivory Black Ash

$3,998 / item

Small Handcrafted Coffee Table in Reclaimed Poplar Wood by Vicent Orts

By Vicent Orts

Located in Barcelona, ES

Small Handcrafted Coffee Table in Reclaimed Poplar Wood by Vicent Orts. This handcrafted small

Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Reclaimed Wood

Small Handcrafted Coffee Table in Reclaimed Poplar Wood by Vicent Orts

$2,996

Contemporary SolidVerde Patricia Marble Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

Located in 1204, CH

Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...

Category

2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary SolidVerde Patricia Marble Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

$20,109

Scala Small High Leather Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

sideboards, as well as small interior decor and accessories such as centerpieces, boxes, lanterns and vases

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Scala Small High Leather Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

$8,600 / item

Lunar Small Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor

Located in Geneve, CH

Lunar Small Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 12

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lunar Small Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor

$11,779 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #9 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 45 x 73 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #9 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

$5,949 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #4 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 50 x 112 x 45 cm. SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #4 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

$5,949 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #2 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 60 x 122 x 45 cm. SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #2 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

$5,949 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #1 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil). Measures: 50 x 112 x 45 cm. SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #1 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

$5,949 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #3 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil). Measures: 50 x 107 x 45 cm. SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #3 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

$5,949 / item

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #6 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 50 x 123 x 45 cm SÓHA design studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #6 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

$8,329 / item

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in black Marble by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Profiterole small coffee table is 3D milled from nero marquina marble, supported by round dessert

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in black Marble by Lara Bohinc

$12,279 / item

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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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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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