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

Small Square Industrial Metal Coffee Table

$2,200

Small Square Industrial Metal Coffee Table

Located in Washington, DC

A small square Industrial coffee or side table with rivet decoration.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bitta Small High Table, Made of Ashwood

$1,688 / item

Bitta Small High Table, Made of Ashwood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Small tables with round base made of lathash wood and travertine marble top. Available in two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Ash

HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus

$1,610 / item

HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus The HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus is a

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus

$1,610 / item

HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus The HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus is a

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Luca Coffee Table small Travertine stone table

$6,880Sale Price / item|20% Off

Luca Coffee Table small Travertine stone table

Located in Brooklyn, US

Luca Coffee Table small Travertine stone table Dimensions: 43"W x 28"D x 12"H Finishes Available

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Small Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian

$2,192 / item

Small Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 52 cm Materials

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Silver Root Coffee Table by Caia Leifsdotter

$4,349 / item

Small Silver Root Coffee Table by Caia Leifsdotter

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Silver Root Coffee Table by Caia Leifsdotter Materials: Steel. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Tomoon Coffee Table by Verena Brausch

$54,753 / item

Small Tomoon Coffee Table by Verena Brausch

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Tomoon Coffee Table by Verena Brausch Dimensions: D 130 x W 290 x H 75 cm. Materials: Bronze

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set Bold Blend Coffee Table Large + Medium + Small

$14,577 / item

Set Bold Blend Coffee Table Large + Medium + Small

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

- Bold Blend Coffee Table Medium d60xh41cm - Bold Blend Coffee Table Small d50xh50cm Finishes: Ash wood

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy - Small

$3,791 / item

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo - Small

$3,791 / item

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small

$3,791 / item

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle - Small

$3,791 / item

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small

$3,791 / item

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia - Small

$3,791 / item

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Bellagio Small High Table, Made of Ashwood

$1,682 / item

Bellagio Small High Table, Made of Ashwood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Contemporary low table made of ash wood, designed by Libero Rutilo The table can have wooden, glass or stone top: available stones Emperador dark Sahara Noir Pulpis brown White calac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables

Materials

Ash

Small Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand

$3,423

Small Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Good Quality And Unusually Small Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray, Of Diminutive Proportion, Having

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vesuvius Small Coffee Table by Atlas Project

$1,896 / item

Vesuvius Small Coffee Table by Atlas Project

Located in Geneve, CH

Vesuvius Small Coffee Table by Atlas Project Dimensions: Ø 65 x H 38 cm. Materials: Black powder

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel

Mathieu Matégot French Midcentury Small Bar Table 1950s

$1,900

Mathieu Matégot French Midcentury Small Bar Table 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Mid-Century Small Bar Table by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s This elegant mid-century small bar

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Levia Signa Small Table by Atlas Project

$2,678 / item

Levia Signa Small Table by Atlas Project

Located in Geneve, CH

Levia Signa Small Table by Atlas Project Dimensions: D 40 x W 105 x H 35 cm. Materials: Black

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Iron, Brass

Small Serpentine Coffee Table by RALPH M

$935 / item

Small Serpentine Coffee Table by RALPH M

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Serpentine Coffee Table by RALPH M Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 45 cm. Materials: Steel

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Thick Bent Polished Lucite Gold Buttons Base Glass Top Mid Century Coffee Table

$5,400

Thick Bent Polished Lucite Gold Buttons Base Glass Top Mid Century Coffee Table

By Charles Hollis Jones, Gucci, Neal Small

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Thick Bent Polished Lucite Gold Buttons Base Glass Top Mid Century Coffee Table MINT!

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Small Travertine Bold Coffee Table by Mohdern

$5,973 / item

Small Travertine Bold Coffee Table by Mohdern

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Travertine Bold Coffee Table by Mohdern Dimensions: ⌀ 50 x H 50 cm (Marble Tray Included ⌀ 42

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Keir Small Oval Coffee Table by Kreoo

$6,506 / item

Keir Small Oval Coffee Table by Kreoo

Located in Geneve, CH

Keir Small Oval Coffee Table by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: D 32,5 x W 60 x H 30 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Keir Small Oval Coffee Table by Kreoo

$6,506 / item

Keir Small Oval Coffee Table by Kreoo

Located in Geneve, CH

Keir Small Oval Coffee Table by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: D 32,5 x W 60 x H 30 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Small coffeetable sidetable with reclaimed walnut top

$3,259

Small coffeetable sidetable with reclaimed walnut top

Located in Vosselaar, BE

marbleplaster coffeetable which locks in to the smaller one and be placed at different angles. The tables are

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Smaller Scale Iron and Raffia Coffee Table

$675

Smaller Scale Iron and Raffia Coffee Table

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1950s Round, smaller scale iron and raffia coffee table. Unknown designer- in the style of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pescador Small Side Table by Gabriela Campos

$9,907 / item

Pescador Small Side Table by Gabriela Campos

Located in Geneve, CH

Pescador Small Side Table by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: D35 x W35 x H35 cm. Materials: TRAVERTINO

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Table in Metal and Ceramic "Cookie"

$2,844 / item

Small Table in Metal and Ceramic "Cookie"

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small table in metal and ceramic "Cookie" Ceramic Laminam top (Terre di Matera Bocciardato) and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Walnut Occasional Table, French, Early 20th Century

$2,703Sale Price|29% Off

Small Walnut Occasional Table, French, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An antique walnut coffee center table with exceptionally small proportions (21.65" in height

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small Mid-Century Modern Brass Coffee Table

$1,500

Small Mid-Century Modern Brass Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Quaint coffee table on the smaller side. It's tapered brass legs give it an elegant look. This has

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Senhorita Small Side Table by Gabriela Campos

$10,950 / item

Senhorita Small Side Table by Gabriela Campos

Located in Geneve, CH

Senhorita Small Side Table by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: D40 x W40 x H35 cm. Materials: PORTOGALLO

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Opinion Ciatti ILtavolo Caffé Small Square Table

From $1,887 / item

Glossy Copper Leaf Top with Matte Copper Base

+ 8 more

Opinion Ciatti ILtavolo Caffé Small Square Table

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, always appropriate, exactly like a coffee is! With the small top and the central base it has been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charlotte Perriand Round Small Coffee or Side Table

$7,800

Charlotte Perriand Round Small Coffee or Side Table

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Chicago, IL

Charlotte Perriand round small coffee table or side table in pine wood. Most likely a furnishing

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk

$890

Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white

Category

Antique 19th Century European Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Coffee Table 'Cubism' by Norr11, Small, Travertine

$805 / item

Contemporary Coffee Table 'Cubism' by Norr11, Small, Travertine

By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

- Small: Depth: 45 cm x Width: 45 x Height: 37 cm - Big: Depth: 50 cm x Width: 80 x Height: 30 cm CUBISM

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Small Free Form Coffee Table in Silver Travertine Finish

$2,773 / item

Small Free Form Coffee Table in Silver Travertine Finish

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This small free-form coffee table is a sculptural furniture piece made from silver travertine. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Small Marble "Delos" Coffee Table, Giorgio Bonaguro

$10,898 / item

Small Marble "Delos" Coffee Table, Giorgio Bonaguro

By Giorgio Bonaguro

Located in Geneve, CH

Small marble "Delos" coffee table - Giorgio Bonaguro. Dimensions: 30 height x 100 cm diameter

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bogdan Small Coffee Table by Studio Intervallo

$1,730 / item

Bogdan Small Coffee Table by Studio Intervallo

Located in Geneve, CH

Bogdan small coffee table by Studio Intervallo Dimensions: D 30 x H 55 cm Materials: LINDEN solid

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Small Roma Coffee Table by Emanuela Petrucci

$24,769 / item

Small Roma Coffee Table by Emanuela Petrucci

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Roma coffee table by Emanuela Petrucci. Dimensions: D 110 x H 40 cm. Materials: Travertine

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine

Serele Ostuni Small Coffee Table Studiopepe by Exteta

$10,020 / item

Serele Ostuni Small Coffee Table Studiopepe by Exteta

By Exteta

Located in Milan, IT

At once bold and ethereal thanks to its coexistence of rich volumes and delicate tones, this coffee table embodies a certain harmony as conceived by Morandi for his paintings. Its sc...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Carmina Small Table High Nude By Driade

$473 / item

Carmina Small Table High Nude By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Collection of small coffee tables with a leg that daintily curls above the edge of the top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Carmina Small Table High Sand By Driade

$473 / item

Carmina Small Table High Sand By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Collection of small coffee tables with a leg that daintily curls above the edge of the top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Small, Tria Kiklos Table by Colé Italia

$2,441 / item

Small, Tria Kiklos Table by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Small, tria kiklos table by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz, 2012 Dimensions: H.75; ø 75/140

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Contemporary, Desen Small Marble Coffee Table and Tr, Handmade

$2,518 / set

Contemporary, Desen Small Marble Coffee Table and Tr, Handmade

By Rüya Akyol, Rüya Akyol Studio

Located in Milano, IT

Geometric sculptural marble coffee tables, the Desen Coffee Tables are contemporary design pieces crafted entirely in marble, inspired by traditional Mediterranean tile motifs and re...

Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Stella Small Coffee Table by Nika Zupanc

$4,930 / item

Stella Small Coffee Table by Nika Zupanc

By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour

Located in Kolkata, IN

Stella Small Coffee Table by Nika Zupanc is available in gold or rose gold, circular with a starry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gervasoni GUNA 12 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - White

$1,346 / item

Gervasoni GUNA 12 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - White

By Chiara Andreatti, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

GUNA 12, designed by Chiara Andreatti for Gervasoni, is a sculptural low coffee table that expresses a refined balance between materiality and essential design. Characterized by a ro...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Gervasoni GUNA 12 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Red

$1,346 / item

Gervasoni GUNA 12 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Red

By Chiara Andreatti, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

GUNA 12, designed by Chiara Andreatti for Gervasoni, is a sculptural low coffee table that expresses a refined balance between materiality and essential design. Characterized by a ro...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Gervasoni GUNA 12 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Blue

$1,346 / item

Gervasoni GUNA 12 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Blue

By Chiara Andreatti, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

GUNA 12, designed by Chiara Andreatti for Gervasoni, is a sculptural low coffee table that expresses a refined balance between materiality and essential design. Characterized by a ro...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Gervasoni GUNA 11 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - White

$1,240 / item

Gervasoni GUNA 11 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - White

By Chiara Andreatti, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

GUNA 11, designed by Chiara Andreatti for Gervasoni, is a sculptural low coffee table that expresses a refined balance between materiality and essential design. Characterized by a ro...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Gervasoni GUNA 11 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Blue

$1,240 / item

Gervasoni GUNA 11 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Blue

By Chiara Andreatti, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

GUNA 11, designed by Chiara Andreatti for Gervasoni, is a sculptural low coffee table that expresses a refined balance between materiality and essential design. Characterized by a ro...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Gervasoni GUNA 11 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Red

$1,240 / item

Gervasoni GUNA 11 Small Coffee Table - Chiara Andreatti - Red

By Chiara Andreatti, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

GUNA 11, designed by Chiara Andreatti for Gervasoni, is a sculptural low coffee table that expresses a refined balance between materiality and essential design. Characterized by a ro...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Lucite Base Glass Top Compact Rectangular Coffee Table

$2,800

Lucite Base Glass Top Compact Rectangular Coffee Table

By Karl Springer, Neal Small Design Studio

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern lucite bases thick 3/4" glass top rectangular coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Small Astra Coffee Table by Patrick Norguet

$5,190 / item

Small Astra Coffee Table by Patrick Norguet

Located in Geneve, CH

Astra coffee table by Patrick Norguet Materials: Marble, metal structure Dimensions: Ø51.4 x H 49.8 cm The Astra family of coffee tables surprises by its sophisticated simplicit...

Category

2010s French Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Small Coffee Table by Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950's

$2,844

Small Coffee Table by Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950's

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Small Coffee Table by Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950's This sculptural side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Andre Arbus and Gilbert Poillerat Small Table

$13,500

Andre Arbus and Gilbert Poillerat Small Table

By Gilbert Poillerat, André Arbus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1945 in patinated iron with gilt details. This small gem uses the exuberant

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Thick Bent Lucite Organic Shape Base Rectangle Glass top Coffee Table

$3,800

Thick Bent Lucite Organic Shape Base Rectangle Glass top Coffee Table

By Neal Small Design Studio, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern thick Lucite and glass top organic shape coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

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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?
1 Answer
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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