Small Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Lucite
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
1990s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Silver, Brass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Beech, Bentwood
2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Syrian Early Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Steel
2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Side Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Side Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Ash
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Ash
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Chrome
2010s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fruitwood
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Clay, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Other
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
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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.
- What is a cocktail table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cocktail 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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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