19 Best Coffee Tables for Small Spaces That Make a Big Impact

Add a striking mid-century look to your home with this timeless triangular coffee table. The warm pecan wood base and tempered glass top create a clean, open feel that works beautifully in small spaces, while the sculptural shape brings just the right amount of retro flair.

One satisfied reviewer raves, “Love love love this coffee table! We needed a mid century modern table to fit our smaller living room, and this is perfect. With the glass, it makes the room seem so much bigger. It’s well made and adds a really nice flair to our living space. Highly recommend!”

This sleek little table is all about flexible style. The mirrored tray top lifts right off for easy serving or decorating, and the foldable metal legs let you tuck it away when you need more room. At just over 28 inches wide, it’s a chic, space-saving pick for small living rooms or apartments. 

As one impressed customer wrote, “Simple and elegant. I love the idea that it can be easily disassembled and put away if needed. Perfect for a small condo like mine. The quality is pretty good too.”

Looking for a coffee table with a little edge? This round option is crafted from mild steel and finished in a dark antique brass that gives it a rich, moody look. The reactive finish means no two tables are exactly alike, so you’ll have a piece that’s totally one-of-a-kind.

One 5-star review reads, “Beautiful piece, arrived in great condition and the delivery team was excellent. The finish is more matte than I was expecting from the photos but the piece is stunning regardless. I was concerned about the color variation based on previous reviews but I’m very happy with how that turned out.”

Keep everything calm and clutter-free with this mid-century-inspired oak coffee table. The round top lifts up to store all your living room essentials, while the faceted wood detailing adds a little extra texture to your space. 

In the words of one happy customer, “I am obsessed with my new coffee table! I love that it’s made of solid oak and it’s so heavy—such amazing quality! I totally recommend it to my friends and family! Absolutely satisfied with my purchase!”

For those who prefer a modern aesthetic, a metal coffee table is a beautiful way to elevate a small space. This bestselling metal coffee table is available in two sizes, so you can purchase just one or nest them together.

One 5-star reviewer shared, “I love this piece. The wood finish is a gorgeous tone. It’s a little more rich than the advertised photographs, but there does seem to be a lot of variety in wood stains based on others’ reviews. It feels very sturdy. It’s one solid, hollow piece—no assembly required (my favorite part!). Do note that this piece is 12″ high which is shorter than most coffee tables I’ve owned in the past, but I feel it works well for my space.”

A round coffee table can feel refined, rustic, and sleek in any style space. And coffee tables like this one, with its minimal silhouette and organic shape, can add a touch of sophistication. This beautiful design is available in distressed shades of brown, black, and white, all of which would easily blend into a room with other neutrals. 

In fact, nesting coffee tables are a great way to maximize surface space. You can tuck this pair of nesting coffee tables into each other during the day and take them apart at night when it’s time to host guests or watch a show.

One shopper found this set perfect for work or play, saying, “I needed a coffee table that fit with my small sectional and was versatile enough to split up etc if I had company, and this is perfect! Great size—I work from home and often sit on the couch to work and it can accommodate all my stuff.”

This glass and wavy wooden table adds artistic and unique flair while still fitting the bill for small-space living. At 24 inches wide and 40 inches long, it’ll fit beautifully into any living room without making the space feel cramped.

One happy customer shared, “Expensive but very worth it!! I love how it looks—it’s a piece of art in itself. Perfect if you have a nice rug. I think it’s best for small spaces where you need a table surface but don’t want it to feel like it’s taking up space. This table does just that. It was an investment for me, but it came out worth it.”

This triangle-shaped coffee table offers a timeless-meets-contemporary design that’s easy to assemble and practical in its form. It would look especially great paired with a tufted sofa like the one shown here.

As one fan explained, “This table is everything they say, and then more. It’s pretty, we love the design, and it’s small enough to go between our two swivel chairs in a rather tight spot, but big enough for our lamp, a book and a couple cocktails—and a bit more!”

If you want to consider a lift-top coffee table, you’ll be happy to find that it provides storage and an additional surface area to get work done. This one is praised for its combination of form and function: It’s practical, durable, and easy on the eyes.

One top-rated review says, “This table is awesome! It’s Ikea level quality, so don’t expect more or less… I’m not handy AT ALL and I put this bad boy together by myself in about 90 minutes with my husband’s power drill. We’ve only had it for a couple days but it feels sturdy, looks super nice, and the part that extends up has been really useful already.”

Coffee tables for small spaces can also function as a place to display art. Made with sophisticated finishes, this two-tiered coffee table features a clear glass top to display coffee table books, magazines, figurines, and more.

This budget-friendly option has more than 1,000 positive reviews for its sleek and elegant design. We love that this glamorous coffee table comes with adjustable legs to function on uneven floors, too.

One reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the quality: “The frame is very light, which I thought would be an issue, but the tempered glass is high quality, and quite heavy, so holds the table in place. The legs were all even, too, which has been tricky to find on products like this/in this price range, so that was a bonus. Also, packed extremely well. I kept the packaging for the glass for an upcoming move, and it was completely secure.”

Mid-century modern design is a popular aesthetic for small spaces, and this piece is a perfect example of that form meeting function. It features a rattan base that adds texture, an oval silhouette that brings dimension, and a functional design that’s made to fit into any small space.

One reviewer shared high praise, writing, “The coffee table is beautiful just like in the ad pictures. Delivery was on time and all pieces were in order, not even a scratch. Easy to assemble—took me about 20 minutes to finish. It seems very sturdy. Great quality for value.”

Another mid-century option is this unique coffee table, which features a rectangular shape, low profile, and beautiful walnut finish. Its doors slide back and forth, so it’s a nice option for storing things you might not want on display all the time, like candles or the remote.

A satisfied shopper wrote, “The quality is great and it was very easy to build! All my guests ask me where I got it. I love the slats because I am able to keep my remotes tucked away when not in use.”

One thrilled buyer called it “BRILLIANT!” adding, “I LOVE this coffee table, it was exactly what I was looking for…It’s priced right, made of heavy material, good quality, sturdy and compliments my space. It’s also KID PROOF!! My daughter uses it as her work area and when she’s done I am able to just wipe her crayon marks right off.”

Those drawn to sustainable design will love this coffee table, which is sustainably sourced from solid mango wood. It’s available in three sizes, so you can go small or a large based on your space’s dimensions. (Always be sure to measure before you buy!).

Working with a narrow room or a railroad-style apartment? Look for a narrow coffee table like this one, which features a trunk-style design for maximum hidden storage. The distressed wood and sturdy metal legs make it a grounding centerpiece to any room.

One customer loved it so much, they wanted to buy it twice: “Item arrived in perfect condition. It was packed well to prevent nicks and scratches. This coffee table/storage chest is well constructed, fits in well with any decor, sturdy and beautiful. If you’re looking for extra storage for blankets, toys, etc, look no further… I’m looking to buy another one for my spare bedroom. Great price!!”

Sometimes, you just want something simple and understated. This coffee table features clean lines and an open base, taking up a minimal amount of room. Make use of that empty space below by placing a couple storage baskets underneath and filling them with blankets or toys. (Note: Our editor Megan has this table and says it’s super easy to style so it looks more expensive, too!).

One glowing review reads, “I wanted a small coffee table that was easy to move out of the way, inexpensive, didn’t take up much space, and gave us a place to put drinks down. This fit all of my requirements. It was really easy to put together and so far looks great.”

The maker of this live edge coffee table, Keelan Scott, is known for his artisan pieces that ship within days. This table comes in three sizes with the option to add a drawer for extra storage. It also holds up to 400 pounds, so in a pinch, you could also use it for extra seating for guests. And because it’s made entirely of 100% real walnut wood, it’s a statement piece that will last for years to come.

As one 5-star reviewer summed up, “The product came extremely quickly and exceeded my expectations. Beautiful table and so much better than anything else I saw in stores or Amazon at this price. People thought I paid 4 times what I did. I highly recommend.”