The Mightiest Little Table You'll Ever Have

I have a crush on little drink tables. Who knew a petite piece of furniture could fit such large needs? Smaller than a side table and taller than a stool, drink tables go where other tables fear to tread. Whether next to a quiet corner chair in the bedroom or a seat across from the sofa, there should be a beautiful place to put your cup.

Where to Use a Drink Table

If you're not sure where to put a drink table, survey your room. For every seat, is there a spot within arm's reach to set a drink on? Think about the far left corner of the sectional sofa, where “arm’s reach” tends to be more like a really long stretch to the coffee table. Placed on the left side of the sofa, a drink table is an elegant and easy place for a glass.


In a traditional seating arrangement, like the one in this great room, convenient round drink tables on either side of a sofa provide relief from a square central coffee table.

Tip: Think creatively when choosing a drink table — it could be your chance to add a little interest, whether with sparkle, shape or shine.


A bench, whether built in or freestanding, is the perfect place for a drink table or two. Instead of closing in the seating with a large rectangular table, drink tables allow for a perfectly sized surface right where you need it.


Surface Styles

From gilded metal to reclaimed wood, surface materials for drink tables are endless. The following tried and true styles are perfect for any space.

Earthy and organic. Organic forms and materials make for gorgeous moments in a home. Petrified wood is elegant but natural and works wonderfully in contemporary spaces.


Mini Skirt Drinks Table » Artistic. Wooden drink tables can be so much more than a circular top stuck on a stick. This phenomenal hand-carved drink table is a work of art that will dress up any space it occupies.


Faceted Mirror Side Table - $199.00 » Mirrored. Traditional drink tables have a mirrored top. But this table's fully faceted, all-over shine is an updated nod to its more restrained forebears.

Tip: Look for a drink table that enhances the style of your space. For instance, a colored ceramic stool would look great in a transitional room.




Modern. Unusual shapes and materials can make a tiny table thoroughly modern. A triangular tabletop on a steel base is mixed beautifully into this eclectic setting.



Side Table, Bordeaux - $59.99 » Traditional. Campaign-style furnishings are superclassic and go as far back as the chesterfield sofa and a stiff drink. Today’s take on campaign tables is a little bit industrial and a whole lot of chic.

Tip: Grouping several drink tables together is a fresh way to update the coffee table idea. They can be moved when needed, and they take up far less space. As a flexible, functional, stylish extra surface, the drink table is the quintessential finishing touch for the room that has everything.

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