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1. A golden drum coffee table that speaks volumes without having too much volume. It'll add just the right amount of sheen to any living room and will have people asking which antique shop you got it at.
2. A hexagonal coffee table that adds extra interest to the solid but simple build.
3. A circular lift top table if your living room also happens to be your home office and dining room. Plus, the hidden storage keeps your small space nice and clutter free which happens to trick our lil' lizard brains into thinking the room is bigger than it is.
Promising review: "I wanted a lift-top table that was both round (so my big dog can walk around it without getting stuck) and small enough for my space and this was really the only one I could find. I’m very happy with it. My husband and I lift it up and eat dinner while watching Netflix once or twice a week. It isn’t soft close, but it also won’t pinch your fingers. Just hold onto it when closing it or it will slam down." —Bbqsauce
Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in five finishes).
4. A low storage table with a cubby where you can display your favorite coffee table books. Because let's be real, you're using the top as a dining room table, work desk, and craft station, so there's really not any room for "decorative accents."
Get it from Amazon for $112.87 (available in three finishes).
5. A sleek lift-top coffee table with a spacious inner compartment to transform your living room into a dining room or office and add a whole lot of hidden storage in the process.
Promising review: "It’s very nice and has plenty of storage! Initially, it's a bit hard to pull up and down, can't do it with one hand or from one side; you have to evenly pull up and push down from both sides. For the price, it's surprisingly great." —Ana
Get it from Amazon for $58.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 20%; available in two sizes and in five colors).
6. A solid cherry table you simply just can't go wrong with. Whether your home leans eclectic, transitional, or minimalist, it'll fit right in.
Promising review: "It's wood! Not particle board! I was shocked to find a small table like this on Amazon that's actually made of wood at this price. This is a really cute MCM piece that's attractive, easy to build, sturdy, and well-designed." —Nicole R.
"Absolutely love this gorgeous table. Perfect for small spaces and it’s definitely SOLID WOOD! It’s got a pretty mid-century vibe and goes well with all the rustic furniture we also bought from Amazon." —Rosalie Flummer
Get it from Amazon for $53.99.
7. A hexagonal table with open storage cubbies so you can show off your favorite books and trinkets. Better yet, you can even flip this bad boy on its side and convert it into an end table if you ever want to switch up your living room layout.
Promising review: "It looks unique and beautiful. Loving it so far! Very easy to assemble." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $66.99 (available in two styles).
8. An abstract yet streamlined walnut option if you're looking to add an interesting ~twist~ to your living space.
Promising review: "I love this coffee table. It’s perfect for my small space! Very easy to put together." —Phyllis
"This is a great table at a great price. The natural wood and the mid-century shape are attractive. The legs attached easily and are sturdy. The simple design is exactly what I wanted — no shelves to attract clutter. This is my first Wayfair purchase but it won’t be my last." —Alida
Get it from Wayfair for $149.99 (originally $199.99).
9. A two-tier round table with textured glass that'll hide smudges much better than typical glass. So whether you've got little ones with sticky fingers or a pup who loves to rub their nose on everything, it'll be bit better at hiding it. 🤫
Promising reviews: "Easy to assemble and very sturdy. The glass is thick and sits tightly on the frame. It’s perfect for a small living room space. Would recommend!" —Amanda
"This table is wonderful for our little living room! It brightens it up and even makes the space look more open. It's also great quality!" —Mary D.
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two sizes and 11 finishes).
10. An acrylic coffee table so crystal clear, guests will assume you're *really* on top of your cleaning. To the same point — reviewers suggest placing at least a coffee table book or two on top or you could walk straight into it!
Promising review: "I really like this table. It’s a nice low-profile, smaller coffee table for a small living room or a sectional sofa, and for me that is perfect. It’s a nice thick acrylic, which means that yes it will scratch, but it will not shatter if your cat runs into it. That’s the main reason I chose acrylic over glass, but glass may be a bit better if you don’t have kids or a pet since it’s more scratch-proof. Overall, I like this table and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a smaller table that leaves a room looking open." —Rain
Get it from Amazon for $234.72 (available in two other sizes).
11. Or a similar C-shaped table you can wheel around wherever is convenient so you don't have to dedicate any specific floorspace to your setup.
I've had this table for about six months and I love it! I live in a really compact apartment and didn't want to take up living room floorspace with a bulky or fixed coffee table. I love this lil' guy cause I can wheel it up to the couch and use it as a desk, position it over my ottoman when I want it completely pushed out of the way, and even push it around my living room when I'm cleaning and need a temporary surface to store stuff on.
Promising review: "This table is good-looking…sturdy material, good rolling castors. Simple to put together, just screw-on the castors. We roll it from chair to couch depending on our needs." —Theresa
Get it from Amazon for $148.89.
12. An Ikea ottoman with a rattan storage cubby and four metal legs that give it a lil' elevation. An option you can use as a table *and* a footrest? Yes, please!
13. A set of modern nesting tables that look like they'd be featured in one of Architectural Digest's celeb home tours. While they're pretty low-profile as is, if you ever need to free up additional space you can tuck them inside of one another like a Russian nesting doll. 🪆
Promising review: "Perfect size for an apartment. They are super light and you can easily move them around the room if you need them as end tables." —Emily Wright
Get the two-piece set from Amazon for $169.99 (available in 18 styles/finishes).
14. A colorful industrial design sans any extra shelves or storage — a positive for some people (like me) who'd be inclined to fill any added space with clutter.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $139 (originally $159, available in two colors).
15. A simple metal table with a removable tray so if you frequently eat dinner on your sofa (I mean... who doesn't??) you can transfer dishes with ease.
Promising reviews: "Really like the design of this product. Versatile with the tray top lifting off. Lightweight and easy to move around. Very well priced." —Davina
"As most people seem to agree, this product is a superb design. Minimalist, also works well with industrial theme. Easy to move, yet stable. Excellent value for money." —Kate
Get it from Ikea for $19.99 (available in four colors).
16. An upholstered coffee table solid enough to support your gourmet Seamless meal. Since the inside is all storage space, you'll also have plenty of room to relocate the stack of magazines and remotes that's collected on top before you settle in for your meal.
17. A West Elm tripod table with ample ~open~ storage space. In other words, it'll keep ya honest 'cause guests *will* be able to see if you just throw (and I mean throw) everything in there.
Get it from West Elm for $299.
18. A woven seagrass option where you can covertly hide all of the shoes that won't fit in your closet or under your bed.
Promising review: "Color, shape, and quality look just as described. It's not too big, but it provides decent storage. I just moved to a small apartment, and I needed ways to 'hide' some of the stuff I don't use regularly but don't want to get rid of. I was able to fit two fluffy bed pillows, with a little bit of room to spare for other loose items. I'm using it as a side table next to the couch for now. No assembly required." —Maria
Get it from Target for $100.
19. A très simple, ultra-affordable number *perfect* for small apartments, dorm rooms, and those who are commitment phobes. Since it's only $35, it won't be a big deal if you decide to swap your entire home's decor from modern to eclectic a couple of months from now.
Promising review: "Very easy to assemble. It's lightweight because the top is hollow core. It's a bright white melamine laminate with a dull finish. Easy to clean. Perfect fit a small space and fits storage cubes under it really well." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
20. A hammered metal tray table with a lip so if your cat's favorite activity is knocking all of your stuff to the floor, this might just deter them. (But no promises — it could do the complete opposite and make them work even harder out of spite.)
Promising review: "I absolutely love this table. It took two minutes to assemble. It's very sturdy and the metal is thick so will not bend or warp. The style is so modern but would really go with any style decor. The size is perfect! I'm using it as a coffee table in my apartment, and it doesn't obscure the entire sofa so will be easy to vacuum around and move." —Colleen Williams
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes and four finishes).
21. A set of The Novogratz nesting tables which offer ample room for your Trader Joe's cheese spread. (If you're not eating every meal in front of the TV, you're probably a better person than me.)
Get the set from The Novogratz for $169 (also available in white marble).
22. A retro table with a sleek mid-century silhouette and smart walnut finish that belies its sub-$100 price tag. This way, you can stop eating off the cardboard Amazon box that's been acting as a stand in ever since you moved.
Promising review: "I am IN LOVE with this table. It's solid and gorgeous. Just the right size and mid-century look! I was worried the day it arrived, because it was pouring down rain, but this table was not affected in the least! I'm still in awe at the quality for price. Thank you! I'll be purchasing from this company again!" —Thomas B. Mccaffety
Get it from Amazon for $49.69.
23. A combination velvet storage ottoman/table ideal for those with little to no space. Use it as a seat if you have extra guests or if it's just you, flip over the lid and you'll find a wooden tray perfect for balancing your dinner.
Promising review: "I love this versatile stool! It’s stylish, well-made, and extremely easy to assemble. When used for seating, it’s comfortable and sturdy; when used as an end table it adds such a fun design element for any space. The storage is also a bonus if you are living in small space like I am. I highly recommend!" —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).
24. A faux marble and gold option rocking clean, minimal lines if the rest of your decor is ✨EXTRA✨ and you could use something simple.
Promising reviews: "I LOVE this table! The quality far exceeds the price tag. The faux marble top is beautiful! Very glossy and looks really close to the real thing. It was really easy to put together, took less than 20 minutes. I am so happy with my purchase!" —PrincessJas9
"I love it. It looks better than the picture and the size is perfect. Good for a small space, easy to assemble, and sturdy." —Albaraa
Get it from Amazon for $74.70+ (available in two styles).
25. A set of wire tables/storage bins if you have an affinity for throw blankets, pillows, and anything that could be described as *cozy*, but you have little to no space to store them.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these storage baskets. We didn’t want a big coffee table in our living room to have to walk around. We love to snuggle up with blankets when we sit to watch TV and I hate when they just pile up on the couch so these are wonderful little storage baskets for blankets." —Twix
Get them from Amazon for $99.38+ (available in various styles and sets of two or three).
26. A lift-top coffee table with three hidden storage drawers. Use them for extra throw blankets, pillows, or just the random ish that seems accumulate day to day (me looking @ the Taco Bell hot sauce packets on my coffee table rn).
Promising review: "This coffee table is the best thing ever if you eat on the couch in front of a TV. It's well built, is packaged so it will arrive undamaged, and is better than a 'regular' coffee table in every respect. The top is easy to open and the slowly closing hydraulic shocks are great. The storage is useful for things that you want nearby but not sitting out (extra remotes, etc.). The opening top is the real star... it's like you're eating at your kitchen table. There's less crumbs on the floor and less salsa my clothes." —Mammynun
Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in 13 colors).
27. A square faux-marble number that not only takes up very little space but comes in welllll under $100 so you can afford to decorate the rest of your living room, too!
28. A plush faux-leather ottoman with an angular metal base that can support not just your bowl of candy corn (I will fight anyone who says they're gross) or $5.99 Dominos dinner deal, but a person or two if you need extra seating.
Promising review: "I was a little bit cautious when I found an ottoman for $90, but I was absolutely blown away when I received this! It feels very sturdy. I was able to assemble it myself within about five minutes with the provided Allen wrench. The faux leather top looks and feels very nice; like something you’d find in a furniture store for triple the price. I bought this so that my husband and I could use it as a footrest when we sit on the couch together, and both of our legs fit on it perfectly. I’m extremely happy with my purchase." —Savannah Berry
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in four colors).
29. A Scandinavian table featuring a clean, mid-century design that helps keep your space looking spick-and-span. Suggestion: lift the top off and store all of your remotes inside so you never have to waste another minute digging through couch cushions in vain.
30. A round table with a durable tempered glass top and solid walnut legs. It doesn't have the same storage space as some others, but TBH I think that's a bonus 'cause I *would* just fill it with junk.
Promising review: "I love it when I run into rare findings online and this side table is one of them. It's the perfect table for small spaces! Beautiful, sturdy, and stylish. I am very satisfied with my purchase. It was very easy to assemble and, best of all, it came very well packaged. This is a true rare finding in the bargain shopping category." —Luke
Get it from Amazon for $79.98+ (available in two sizes).
31. And a sofa tray, which — while not technically a coffee table — is the perfect solution for those who literally have NO space to work with.
Promising review: "I don’t have and prefer not to use a coffee or end table. This is the perfect extra touch to have something where I can put down my drink or plate of snacks." —Yael Neubauer
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in five finishes; clip the coupon on the product page to save 20%).
32. A tiered coffee table that'll give you extra storage space for your collection of coffee table books.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.