A coffee table is a surprisingly utilitarian piece of furniture. Sure, you might place one in front of your couch because it’s pretty or you liked the way it accentuated your décor. But soon enough it will become your go-to wine glass holder, your favorite display shelf, and the keeper of your most prized reading material (or at least your prettiest). It may even serve as a dining table from time to time. All living rooms deserve a great coffee table, no matter how small. So for the more diminutive living areas, we’ve gathered 22 great options to suit all styles and spaces, from nesting tables to artful accents with sneaky storage.
Feature image by Michelle Nash. Wood Coffee Table
The following clean, simple tables pack their impact up top, with plenty of room for feet or four-legged friends below.
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Leanne Ford’s signature laid-back, white-on-white aesthetic finds its sturdiest form in this hardworking indoor/outdoor table.
Pebble White Indoor/Outdoor Concrete Side Table
This curved beauty makes the most of its compact structure—and perfectly suits this year’s curved trend.
Lulu & Georgia Mulholland Round Coffee Table
The simple statement has just enough square footage for a vase of flowers and a flickering candle.
Hearth & Hand x Magnolia Shaker Coffee Table
When width is a worry in your small space, keep it on the straight and narrow.
This modern beauty layers up to make the most of its petite, 20-inch width.
Urban Outfitters Maura Coffee Table
With a sleek silhouette, brass accents, and a nifty little drawer (perfect for remotes), this streamlined coffee table adds plenty of glam without dominating the space.
Complete the mid-century modern living area of your dreams with this smartly-sized addition.
Article Amoeba Wild Walnut Coffee Table
A little woven table with big Laurel Canyon vibes.
Hawkins New York Woven Coffee Table
When it comes to small spaces, nothing is more valuable than sneaky storage. The following pieces do it brilliantly—perfect blends of style and function.
We love a modern Blu Dot moment, especially when it’s as utilitarian as this solid acacia wood gem.
Blu Dot Black-Stained Acacia Hoard Low Side Table
Thanks to some unexpected storage areas and the magic of levers, this competitively priced beauty doubles as a cozy workspace.
Armed with not one but two push-to-open drawers, this sturdy workhorse offers the slickest of sneaky storage.
CB2 Trunk Storage Concrete Coffee Table
A playful way to add storage from the modern minds at Kartell, this little wonder gleams when placed outdoors.
Kartell Panier Storage Side Table
The chicest blend of storage and organization we’ve seen in a coffee table yet.
Crate & Barrel Dean White and Oak Coffee Table
All coffee tables eventually become a tray at some point. This one embraces it.
Display what you want and hide what you want thanks to this mid-century-inspired stunner’s sliding slat.
Urban Outfitters Dexter Coffee Table
A coffee table may not seem like a place to make a bold statement, but allow these unique picks to make their case.
These cheeky little tables by modernist Italian architect Gaetano Pesce double as killer conversation starters.
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With a name like “Splat,” this funky little table could add whimsy to any aesthetic.
Sophie Collé Splat Side Table
Topped with handcrafted ceramic tiles, this vintage-inspired piece makes a big impact (with a small footprint) whether indoors or patio side.
As versatile as they are striking, these coffee table duos can shrink or expand depending on your needs.
We love the vintage look of these slim nesting tables and the durable aluminum tops that create a charming patina.
Four Hands Dalston Nesting End Tables Antique Rust
Create a versatile, mid-century modern scene with bold lines and natural rattan.
More ottoman than coffee table, our choices for textural touches add just enough surface area to serve as a stylish footrest.
Crafted with ethically sourced leather from Portugal, these padded ottomans (available in caramel, olive, or natural) are gorgeous on their own but can be made even more utilitarian when topped with a tray.
The Citizenry Torres Round Leather Ottoman
Choose a size that serves you, or nest the modern accent pieces (inspired by river stones) for a sculptural display.
An upholstered trunk from OKA will always be in style. Like all of the Brit brand’s pieces, it’s brimming with personality and warmth—and in this case, whatever you decide to place inside.
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