The 20 Best Small, Round Coffee Tables to Maximize a Tiny Space

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updated Mar 16, 2020

A pair of live edge pink coffee tables in a room papered with tropical wallpaper. — TOV Furniture

Few pieces of furniture define the living room quite like a coffee table. Yes, a sofa and at least one lounger are essential, too, but a good table grounds the space like no other. A coffee table is the nucleus of any useful living area—it's at the nexus of function and fashion, where one can freely kick back, relax, and rest a laptop, or a glass or two. But if you're a small-apartment dweller who's burdened with a pint-sized living area—or your home just doesn't have the bandwidth for a huge coffee table—sometimes, a large statement-maker just isn't in the cards.

So, lest you think you must settle for a less-than-attractive coffee table to maximize your tiny space, we have news for you: We've uncovered 20 small round coffee tables that are smaller in scale (all measure less than 30 inches in diameter) but big on style—no matter your design style, budget, or layout.

Minimalist

A small, round wooden coffee table with 3 legs.

MASHStudios LAX Series Milking Table $660

This minimalist, super-durable 24-inch coffee table is made by MASHstudios, a company that typically creates custom office furniture for Silicon Valley giants like Uber and Google. It's inspired by today's modern farmhouse style and is composed of solid ash.

Midcentury-Inspired

A round coffee table with a light wood top and black metal hairpin style legs

Joss & Main Vida Coffee Table $299

Anchor your cramped space with this tiny 24-inch number. Powder-coated iron legs and a light-wood tabletop lacquered in glossy nitrocellulose make this coffee table a lasting, midcentury-inspired gem.

Greenlit

A round, green aluminum coffee table with a thick base.

Blu Dot Circula Low Side Table $599

Whether you opt to use it inside or out (it's built for both applications), this 24-inch powder-coated aluminum table has adjustable feet that ensure it remains on solid ground.

Hidden Storage

A gray, round wooden coffee table with a sliding top revealing inner storage.

Theresa Rand for Menu Turning Table $650

Designed by the Copenhagen-based architect, Theresa Rand, this 26-inch white oak coffee table is gorgeously understated, and features a slide-away top, revealing an inner storage compartment in which to stow remotes, magazines, and anything else you'd like to tuck out of sight.

Leather-Bound

Tablet Charme Blonde Rectangular Ottoman

Article. Tablet Charme Blonde Rectangular Ottoman $799

While a tad pricey, we understand why: Its long (and narrow) top is upholstered in ultra-rich, blonde leather and it features a luxe-looking, chrome base. This bench-style coffee table would work super-well in traditional spaces, too.

Functional

IKEA Ypperlig Coffee Table $50

Designed in collaboration with the Danish design company Hay, its 20-inch powder-coated steel tabletop can be removed to function as a tray. Its lineage, along with its solid-birch legs, make this one a real steal—and a boon for even the tiniest of spaces.

The Golden Girl

A round, hammered-brass coffee table.

Project 62 Manila Hammered Barrel Coffee Table $150

Target's Project 62 line celebrates 1962, the year midcentury modern design became ubiquitous (and also the year Target was born). This 26-inch hammered-metal barrel-style table features an antiqued-brass finish.

Modern Terrazzo

A round terrazzo-patterned coffee table with metal legs.

Urban Outfitters Taryn Terrazzo Coffee Table $279

Stone "confetti" is set into its 22-inch resin tabletop, creating a simulated-version of terrazzo that won't break the bank like real marble- or quartz-chip versions. Skinny, black iron legs give this small coffee table a 1950s vibe.

Pearlescent

A round, mother-of-pearl inlaid drum table.

Pier1 Mother-of-Pearl Coffee Table $350

The inner nacre of oyster and abalone shells is what gives mother-of-pearl its natural iridescence. The lustrousness of this 29-inch barrel-style table adds just enough excitement to an otherwise staid coastal interior.

Bold and Blue

Cymble Pedestal Coffee Table

Safavieh Cymble Pedestal Coffee Table $369 $182

Destined to become a classic, this pedestal-style table is constructed of durable iron and wire. Versatile enough for multiple design styles, the bold blue table can be used indoors or outdoors.

Burled Beauty

A round coffee table with acrylic inset legs and a burl wood top.

Jonathan Adler Bond Occasional Table $1650

Treat yourself: This flashy Vladimir Kagan-inspired 28-inch table seemingly floats in midair, but it's actually supported by three acrylic panels notched into a gorgeously-grained burl-wood tabletop.

Decorating with the wood element in feng shui is believed to harness creative expansion and present traits such as strength, growth, flexibility, and intuition.

Orange Crush

A round, red, low coffee table.

GamFratesi Tulou Coffee Table $195

From the duo that brought you the iconic Beetle Chair, architects Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi (GamFratesi) once again marry their signature "Danish simplicity" with "Italian intellectualism" to create this diminutive 22-inch round tray table. Both its removable spun-steel top and tubular steel base are powder coated with orange, making it bold choice to zhuzh up any living area.

Starry Surface

A round, ebony drum table with brass trim.

France&Søn Perry Bunching Table $730

Its dark, dramatic, 26-inch silhouette is topped with triangular pieces of wood laid in a radial, starburst pattern. Two circles of brass-tone metal bind it all together.

Well Nested

A smaller white white, round nesting table beside a slightly larger identical version.

AllModern Halton 2 Piece Nesting Tables $82

This budget-friendly set of two 25- and 18-inch solid-bamboo nesting tables is the perfect antidote to a small, multi-use living room. Tuck one slightly under the other, split them up (use one as a lamp or end table), or situate both side-by-side for greater surface area.

Global Style

A small, round hand-carved coffee table with a solid top.

World Market Round Tribal Carved Wood Coffee Table $330

Hand-carved in India of eco-friendly mango wood (with a burned-on beeswax finish), this 28-inch tribal-style table features diamond-shaped holes and slightly protruding rosettes. It's a warm, sculptural addition to a modern bohemian interior.

Sleek and Modern

A round, white-marble top coffee table with a black metal frame and base.

Rove Concepts Malin Coffee Table $395

A white-marble disc (with subtle gray veining) forms the top of this sleek, 24-inch coffee table; it's sunken within a matte-black circular metal base.

Boho Vibes

Rattan coffee table

Pottery Barn Rattan Bunching Coffee Table $249

Its open weave and rounded top make this 27-inch round coffee table easy, breezy, and perfect for a jungle-style setup.

Pretty In Pink

A live-edge coffee table with black legs and a pink and gold painted surface.

TOV Furniture Timber Cocktail Table $299

Glam meets rustic: This one-of-a-kind 28-inch tabletop is a cross-sectioned piece of timber, painted pink (with flecks of gold metallic paint), with a uniquely tree-shaped brass knot filling. Three black metal legs ensure its stability.

A Concrete Choice

A small, round concrete coffee table.

Safavieh Delfia Concrete Coffee Table $548 $356

Dress it up or dress it down. No matter: This substantial 28-inch round molded-concrete coffee table weighs roughly 106 pounds and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor uses. (Little-known fact: Thomas Edison was an early proponent of filling whole homes with affordable concrete furniture that looked a lot like this table.)

Free Wheeling

A round, gold-tone coffee table on casters.

Homary Stylish Gold Coffee Table $290

At 28 inches round, this edgy stainless-steel coffee table features a brushed gold finish and a deep tray top with interestingly intersecting legs on three flexible casters.

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