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.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

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.

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.

Are rectangular or round dining tables better for small dining rooms?

Round dining tables suit smaller or square rooms since they seat people efficiently and remove sharp corners, and pedestal bases free up legroom.

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

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Round Lucite And Glass Table

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Art Deco Glass Or Lucite Coffee Tables

Stud Coffee Table in Rosso Marble and Polished Brass — Small

$8,037 / item

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 Vulcanatta Marble and Polished Brass — Small

$8,037 / item

Stud Coffee Table in Vulcanatta 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

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

$1,893

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.

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Small Steel 'Epic' Coffee Table in Misty Grey by Gamfratesi for Gubi

$2,199 / item

Small Steel 'Epic' Coffee Table in Misty Grey by Gamfratesi for Gubi

By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This listing is for the small 'Epic' coffee table in misty grey. In-stock lead time 12-16 weeks.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

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

$1,125

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 x 18"D x 18"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

$1,100

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities, this early 20th century Chinese small coffee table will bring a discreet touch of elegance to any living room.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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

$344

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.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

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

$401

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.

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood, Beech

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

$401

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.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Formica

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

$401

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.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech

HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus - Mid-Century Modern Oak

$1,610 / item

HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus - Mid-Century Modern Oak

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus The HOLA Grey Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus is a contemporary coffee table defined by its simple, welcoming geometry and understated elegan...

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus, Oak Wood, Mid-Century

$1,610 / item

HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus, Oak Wood, Mid-Century

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus The HOLA Claret Small Coffee Table by Hermhaus is a contemporary coffee table defined by its simple, inviting geometry and rich color expr...

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ramorana Wrought Iron Small Round Brown Outdoor Table by Dante Negro

$5,340 / item

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 round table was designed with femininity and resistance in mind.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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

$1,606

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Coffee table / Low table Riva 1920 Kenobi Small Table Design Bartoli Design

$3,135 / item

Coffee table / Low table Riva 1920 Kenobi Small Table Design Bartoli Design

By Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Kenobi Small Table Design by: Bartoli Design Kenobi Small Table is a low coffee table sculpted from a single block of solid scented cedar, embodying the expr...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in white Marble by Lara Bohinc

$18,477 / item

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-like spheres and semi-cupped legs which support a rounded top.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

1970s Small White Faux Bamboo Fretwork Table with Glass Top

$360

1970s Small White Faux Bamboo Fretwork Table with Glass Top

Located in Stamford, CT

Small square white painted faux bamboo, fretwork table with a glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bamboo Coffee Table, Tray Made of Bamboo Sticks Fixed by Small Brass Nails

$1,469

Bamboo Coffee Table, Tray Made of Bamboo Sticks Fixed by Small Brass Nails

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Tray made of bamboo sticks fixed by small brass nails, circa 1960-1970.

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

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

$9,181 / 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

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

$2,077

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 Travertine 'Epic' Table in Burnt Red by GamFratesi for GUBI

$2,999 / item

Small Travertine 'Epic' Table in Burnt Red by GamFratesi for GUBI

By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This listing is for the small 'Epic' table in burnt red travertine. In stock lead time is 12-16 weeks.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

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

$2,699 / item

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

By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This listing is for the small 'Epic' table in neutral white travertine.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

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

$15,149

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 37 cm.

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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

$6,742 / item

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Eero Saarinen Small Round Table with Oak Top & White Base

$1,500

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

DeCastelli Small Drops Coffee Table in Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto

$5,049 / item

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

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

$2,160 / item

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/Yellow Watercolor

$2,160

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

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

$650

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 X- frame base, brass rim, inset glass top, great style and form.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Moroccan Brass Bird Embossed Oval Tray Folding Small Coffee Table

$350

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 features an ornately embossed brass tray with birds and vine detailing, brass and wood x-f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$918

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.

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Small Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Materials: Iron and Mirror

$3,200

Small Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Materials: Iron and Mirror

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in black Marble by Lara Bohinc

$11,844 / 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-like spheres and semi-cupped legs which support a rounded top.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

$4,131 / item

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Solid Black Ash Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

$9,181

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 American Walnut Arcus Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

$8,033

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...

Category

2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

$21,806

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...

Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Glas Italia Robotin Small Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola

$1,763 / item

Glas Italia Robotin Small Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Robotin coffee table by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a striking piece that transforms reflective materials into a bold decorative statement. Crafted entirely f...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Patinated Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top

$9,647 / item

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Patinated Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A coffee or side table in Rare British Marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. . Measures: 60 cm diameter x 32 cm he...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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

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

$10,536 / item

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

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

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...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Patinated Brass Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

$8,262 / item

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Patinated Brass Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. . Measures: 60 cm diameter x 32 cm ...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Patinated Brass Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

$8,262 / item

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Patinated Brass Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. . Measures: 60 cm diameter x 32 cm ...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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

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

$11,288 / 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...

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

$3,800 / item

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Oak

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son

$5,610 / item

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

$3,535 / item

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

$1,974 / item

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.

Category

2010s Vietnamese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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

$1,974 / 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.

Category

2010s Vietnamese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Ghidini 1961 Flowers Small Side Coffee Table in Satin Brass Finish

$1,792 / item

Ghidini 1961 Flowers Small Side Coffee Table in Satin Brass Finish

By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A small round base supports the central structural stem on which the top rests, in the shape of a stylized flower.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

North Light Blue Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina

$3,445 / item

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 Purple Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina

$3,445 / 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...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Scala Small High Leather Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

$8,600 / item

Scala Small High Leather Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

The Scala collection features a selection of furnitures such as stools, tables, end tables, nightstands and sideboards, as well as small interior decor and accessories such as center...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Teak & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

$4,325 / item

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Teak & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Teak & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Oak, Teak

Ghidini 1961 Flowers Small Side Coffee Table in Rose Gold Finish

$1,788 / item

Ghidini 1961 Flowers Small Side Coffee Table in Rose Gold Finish

By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A small round base supports the central structural stem on which the top rests, in the shape of a stylized flower.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

20th Century Restored Chrome Small Bauhaus Table, Hynek Gottwald, 1940s

$1,262

20th Century Restored Chrome Small Bauhaus Table, Hynek Gottwald, 1940s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus chrome table. Original, preserved in good condition. Style: Bauhaus. Maker: Hynek Gottwald Period: 1940-1949. Material: Lacquered plywood and chrome-plated steel Source:...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1980s small modular rattan coffee tables/side tables -a pair

$700Sale Price|24% Off

Vintage 1980s small modular rattan coffee tables/side tables -a pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage rattan side or end tables or small coffee table with glass tops. Made in America in the late 1980s A large version of these are also available.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Original MidCentury Small Table, Alan Fuchs, ULUV, Rattan, Glass, Czechia, 1940s

$631

Original MidCentury Small Table, Alan Fuchs, ULUV, Rattan, Glass, Czechia, 1940s

By Alan Fuchs, Úľuv

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Original MidCentury Small Table Designed By Alan Fuchs. Designer: Alan Fuchs Maker: ÚLUV - Center for Folk Art Production Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rattan

Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"

$3,328

Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"

By Max Enrich

Located in Barcelona, ES

Side table model ” Stabile” Manufactured by Max Enrich Barcelona, 2015 Produced in exclusive for Side Gallery Measurements 30 Ø cm x 60 H cm. 11.81 Ø in x 23.62 H in. Deta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

"Ping II" Polished Aluminum Small Table by Giuseppe Chigiotti for Driade

$513 / item

"Ping II" Polished Aluminum Small Table by Giuseppe Chigiotti for Driade

By Driade, Giuseppe Chigiotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Ping II" is a polished aluminum small table, designed by Giuseppe Chigiotti and manufactured by Driade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary SolidVerde Patricia Marble Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken

$19,395

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

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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?
1 Answer
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.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best shape table for a small dining room?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
Are rectangular or round dining tables better for small dining rooms?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Round dining tables suit smaller or square rooms since they seat people efficiently and remove sharp corners, and pedestal bases free up legroom.
Does a coffee table make a small living room look smaller or bigger?
1 Answer
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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