51 Small Dining Tables to Save Space Without Sacrificing Style

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Whether you have a studio apartment, a tiny dining room, or simply need compact seating, a small dining table can help reclaim some precious floor space. In this post, we've selected our favorite small dining tables for styles ranging from modern farmhouse to mid-century chic and so many on-trend themes in between. Need some storage? Choose one with built-in shelves or convenient cabinets. Only need occasional seating? This list includes innovative ultra-compact options that can fold into a console table, collapse into a coffee table, or fold away for storage. Here are 51 small dining tables for every setting.

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Mid-Century Faux Marble Dining Table: This mid-century modern dining table offers timeless style in a tiny footprint. This piece measures just over 81cm in width, its faux marble tabletop sized just right for two people. This would be an adorable addition to an eat-in kitchen or a cozy breakfast nook. Solid wood legs ensure dependable stability.

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Small Mid Century Modern Kitchen Table: If you have a bit more space, you may want to consider a round Mid-Century Modern dining table that seats 4. Its round top makes it much less bulky than its square or rectangular counterparts. And its sunburst veneer top adds a subtle charm—the beauty really is in the details.

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White and Wood Small Dining Table: Simple modern styling makes this small dining table effortless to coordinate. This piece is constructed with ash legs in a light finish, the tabletop finished in a bright white that really pops. Assemble this straightforward table in fewer than 15 minutes for instant enjoyment.

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High Small Dining Table: Waterfall edges give this tall dining table a clean contemporary appearance while its knotty oak finishes add a touch of rustic charm. This piece is sized to seat up to four people. Built-in cable grommets make it easy to charge your devices while studying or working – great for multipurpose spaces.

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Extendable Console and Dining Table: Ingenious construction allows this piece to transform from a compact console table into a spacious dining table – add just one extension leaf to seat four or add all five extension leaves to seat twelve. Your home is sure to become the favored venue for family gatherings with this adaptable design. Durable laminate finishes allow for easy upkeep.

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Glass Dining Table for Small Space: A solid wood base in a natural finish gives this round dining table a bit more of an earthy appeal. With its simple star-inspired base and glass tabletop, the intricate grain of the wood gets the attention it deserves on this piece. However, if you love the silhouette but not the color, this design is also available in a dark walnut finish.

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Collapsible Dining Table and Chair Set: This space-saving table design includes four folding chairs that can be stowed right within the base, and it even includes pull-out drawers to hold napkins and other essentials too. Lift one or both leaves to accommodate all your guests. Between uses, it can be used as a simple and attractive console.

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Three-Pedestal Dining Table: Sculptural artistry and luxury materials make this dining table a true statement piece, able to define spaces both large and small. This table features a thick genuine marble tabletop perched atop three thick cylindrical legs, each made from engineered hardwood in a bleached oak finish.

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Foldable Wood Dining Table: Fold this wooden dining table into a convenient console for easy storage between uses. This piece features a slatted design that looks cool and breezy, lending a light look for a perfect fit within small dining rooms. Light oak finishes allow this table to effortlessly complement decor themes ranging from contemporary to coastal to bohemian chic.

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Collapsible Folding Dining Table: Use as a console table or as a small four-person dining table. This multipurpose design is great for small studio apartments, but it could also provide convenient extra seating for family gatherings and other events where you might need extra dining space in a pinch. Choose from four finish colors.

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Small Folding Dining Table with Drop Leaf: Drop-leaf construction makes this small dining table a smart pick for even the most petite placements. This budget-friendly dining table design is available in three colorways to suit a wide variety of kitchen and dining room decor themes.

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Small Dining Table with Storage: This bar-height dining table includes storage built right in to save even more space. This design can accommodate up to three place settings, ideal for use as a breakfast nook or as a small dining table for a couple. Four colorways are available including light oak and bright white.

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Live Edge Small Dining Table: Designed to mimic the look of live-edge lumber, this small dining table features wavering sides for a warm and natural look. This piece is available in two sizes and three colorways to fit any placement and any interior decor style. Each one is made with a scratch-resistant and water-resistant engineered wood tabletop.

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Small Dining Table with Faux Leather Chairs: Complement industrial decor themes with this small dining set. The tabletop is made from wood-effect veneers supported by an angular matte black metal base. The chairs are made from plush faux leather, available in a variety of contemporary colorways each with glamorous gold legs. Durable metal framing provides dependable durability to last.

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Marquetry Small Dining Table: Gorgeous walnut marquetry adorns this faceted pedestal table while gleaming brass details add irresistible shine. This uncommonly elegant dining table is sure to become an instant statement piece wherever you place it. This design measures at 122cm across but it is also available at a as a more petite 91cm dining table as well.

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Modern Small 4 Person Dining Table: Angular metal legs strike an eye-catching silhouette to give this dining table a chic contemporary edge. This piece is made with a smooth wood-effect tabletop that offers a warm look with easy upkeep. Use to complement modern and industrial decor themes.

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Small Industrial Wood and Metal Dining Set: Dark finishes give this industrial dining set a bold look with endless coordination potential. This budget-friendly collection is made with strong metal framing and lightweight fiberboard, all perfectly coordinated for effortless style. At just 112cm across, it’s easy to fit this attractive dining table anywhere.

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Small Minimalist Dining Table: Simplistic, yet eye-catching, this round table with its geometric pedestal is a luxurious addition to any minimalist home. This abstraction of a mountain is not only a dramatic union of solid wood and metal, but it is also available in 8 color combinations and 2 sizes for superior versatility.

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Small Round Black Dining Table: A simple glass top makes the black base the star of the show with this small dining table. You can seat up to 5 with this design, it is neutral enough to match most color palettes, and the vast majority of buyers highly recommend it.

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Ornate Small Dining Table: Classically-inspired details add a touch of drama to this sophisticated small dining table from Safavieh. This impressive design is crafted from weighty wood in a brilliant black finish, the top equipped with drop-leaf construction for additional space-saving functionality.

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Round Black Dining Table: A smooth cross base provides functionality, stability, and style for this industrial dining table design. This piece measures at 130cm in diameter, ideal for open concept spaces and medium-size dining rooms.

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Tempered Glass Small Dining Table: Create a sleek dining arrangement for two with this small tempered glass dining table accompanied by two velvet-upholstered chairs. This perfectly coordinated set is compact, budget-friendly, and easy to set up. Glass tabletops are easy to clean for low-maintenance appeal.

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Glossy Small Black Dining Table: A glossy double pedestal design makes this dining table an especially stately addition to contemporary and glam decor themes. Complete the set by choosing from a variety of optional chair sets.

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Small Black Dining Table with Storage: Built-in storage shelves make this counter-height dining table a convenient selection for small eat-in kitchens. Use the storage as a minibar, to hold cups and glasses, or as general kitchen storage. In a living room setting, the shelves could be used for book and magazine display.

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Space-Saving Three-Piece Dining Set: Ultra-compact construction makes this small dining set a great pick for the smallest dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, and studio apartments. This budget-friendly selection includes a small oval table and two chairs that slide beautifully underneath to make sure that no space is wasted. This set is also available in white faux marble.

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Glass-Topped Small Dining Table: A transparent glass top gives this small dining table a weightless appearance that won’t overwhelm a smaller space, preserving every bit of natural sunlight in a room. Geometric bracing lends a sharp modern look while smooth black finishes easily coordinate with any palette.

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Black and White Faux Marble Small Table: White faux marble adds a high-end touch to this small modern dining table design. This piece features a pedestal base that allows plenty of space for legroom, all finished in matte black for easy coordination. This table measures just 85cm across for easy placement wherever you need it.

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Abstract Small Dining Table: This small modern dining table puts a creative spin on the classic starburst base concept. This piece features straight and curved bars that cross at the center to support a grey concrete-effect tabletop – also available with a wood finish, or made from durable transparent glass. Adjustable rubber feet allow this piece to adapt to uneven flooring surfaces.

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Glossy Small Pedestal Dining Table: Glossy finishes give this dining table an especially luxe look. This piece features a thick flared pedestal base topped with faux marble but it’s also available in plain white, silky black, and beige stone. This piece seats four comfortably but can fit up to six if you don’t need much elbow room.

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Sintered Stone Small Dining Table: Sintered stone is an engineered stone material that provides exceptional resistance against staining and scratching, making this luxurious small dining table an especially low-maintenance solution that’s perfect for families. This design features a jadeite pattern but is also available in faux marble and faux stone.

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Glossy White Pedestal Table: The charming Annaway Dining Table combines classic and contemporary styling for perfectly current appeal. This piece features a turned pedestal base that abounds with traditional elegance, all finished in glossy white lacquer for a brilliant sheen. A genuine marble tabletop completes the look and transforms this piece into an instant heirloom.

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24-Inch Small White Dining Table: It’s hard to go wrong with clean-lined simplicity! This dining room table features a classic tulip base in bright white with a smooth white tabletop to match. This piece is lightweight, budget-friendly, and perfect for small dining rooms and compact open concept placements.

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Small Black and Gold Dining Table: Put a luxe spin on the classic pedestal with this gorgeous bistro table design. This piece features a faux marble table top, a black support, and a bright brass base – a sophisticated combination that coordinates easily with today’s most popular interior decor finishes. Looking for something a little more minimalist? This table is also available in all black.

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Modern Small Pedestal Dining Table: Sculptural construction makes this small dining table a true work of art for the home. This piece is constructed with a heavy pedestal base finished in a rugged concrete texture that softens every shadow that falls across its geometric surface. The thick round tabletop is made from warm birch wood.

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Small Farmhouse Dining Table Set: Create your very own farmhouse retreat with this convenient small dining table and chair set complete with whimsical rustic finishes. This set keeps things bright with a white pedestal and cross-back chair framing, while the acacia hardwood tabletop lends a touch of rugged charm. This set is also available in colorful finishes like blue and green.

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Folding Dining Table for Small Space: Say goodbye to tacky plastic folding tables and hello to this luxurious wood table. It not only folds completely flat for easy storage under a bed, behind a couch, or in a closet, but it has adjustable height. So while not in use as a dining table, it makes for quite the elegant coffee table. This modern table is available in black and brown.

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Small Dining Table Set with Storage: If you’re looking for a boost of storage, this unique dining table set should be on your radar. Not only does it have a good chunk of table space, 2 matching stools, and a sleek wood finish, but it also integrates a shelf that is great to store everything from dishes to books. Highly ideal for studio apartments or small eat-in kitchens.

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Small Oval Dining Table with Hidden Storage: Keep your dining area free of clutter with a bit of hideaway storage. Simply pop open the bottom cabinet of this dual-tone, oval table for a secret space that is perfect for storing dishes, cookbooks, barware, linens, etc. A great find for small spaces that could use a smidge extra storage with their seating.

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Dining Table for Small Apartment: Wedge stools that perfectly tuck under this table make it the ultimate space-saving solution. With no protruding chairs while not in use, it is far less likely to overwhelm a space or feel cluttered. Made from solid wood and faux leather.

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Small Folding Dining Table with Wheels: This compact table features 7 adjustable heights that range from 16.5″ to 29.1″. So with this design, you not only get an extendable dining table but a coffee table and desk as well. It can easily be moved from one room to the next with its wheels and its extension uses a Magic X-Tension mechanism that makes expansion a breeze.

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Small Drop Leaf Dining Table: The hinged sections on the base of this table allow it to fold up easily—but with its design, you would never guess! While originally designed by the Danish duo Hvidt & Mølgaard in 1956, this table still feels as fresh and relevant as ever. Small spaces that need a folding dining table that doesn’t look tacky or larger homes that are looking for makeshift seating will both benefit from this table. The beauty of the wood grain and unique design are unparalleled.

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Small Folding Dining Table with Folding Chairs: Or perhaps you prefer an extendable table in a warm wood finish? If that’s the case, this one is available in multiple colors, including the brown pictured. If you want to save even more space, consider pairing them with their matching folding chairs. While we understand some folding tables and chairs can feel cheap and unsubstantial, this modern set is anything but.

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Saarinen Round Dining Table: Want all the luxury that comes with real stone? We can’t blame you! After all, that’s one reason we love this Saarinen dining table. Its simple pedestal base allows the intricacy of its white and grey marble top to take center stage with this piece—designer Eero Saarinen was a genius at creating expressive sculptural forms and this table is no exception. Marble not for you? This table is also available with other premium tabletops like wood veneer, laminate, and quartz.

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Small Pedestal Dining Table with Marble Top: If you love the look of the Saarinen dining table, but it’s out of budget, this is a fantastic alternative. It has the same soft curves and organic shapes as the designer piece, but instead, it sports an oval faux marble top. Comfortably seats 4.

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Small Glass Dining Table with Wood Legs: From lunch with a friend to quiet cup of coffee, this small glass table has you covered. Not to mention, if you save your coffee money for a few months, this table is within reach—it’s highly affordable. Encouraging Review: “This is a nice little glass dining table. It’s perfect for my small dining area. I love that it’s easy to clean. Assembly was extremely easy. I thought the price was very low for the great quality.”

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Small Colorful Dining Table: This Mid-Century Modern silhouette sets itself apart from the crowd with its multi-colored tabletop. A simple trick to match colored chairs to this table without clashing is to pick a shade already found in the tabletop. Yellow, red, purple, and turquoise are all great options. Want the table to take center stage? Pair with neutral colored chairs like black or white.

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Small Thin Rectangular Dining Table: This dining table is minimal and contemporary with its clean lines and white finish. It features a slim width to preserve floor space while still offering the length to seat up to 3. Low on space? Consider pushing it against a wall. Also available in Walnut or Grey.

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Small Wood Outdoor Dining Table Set: Small dining tables aren’t just great for indoors, they can breathe life into your outdoor space too. This set has a water-resistant structure made for Acacia wood and powder-coated metal. It includes a round table and 4 chairs, making it ideal for everything from sitting by the pool to cocktails on the patio. It even has an umbrella hole so you can block out the sun’s harsh rays or simply make sure it doesn’t rain on your outdoor relaxation time.

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Small Metal Dining Table Set: This cast aluminum small dining set is not only durable, but it can add a bit of vintage flair to any outdoor space with its blooming flower design. Available with multiple colors of cushions, so you don’t have to worry about matching your decor. We recommend red for a romantic vibe reminiscent of the small outdoor cafes found in Paris

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Small Bar Height Outdoor Dining Table: And last, but certainly not least, there is this small outdoor bar. Its wicker build makes it lightweight and durable, while its glass top gives it a touch of elegance and ensures it is easy to clean. It has a simple parsons style table paired with 6 stools lined with plush removable cushions. Great for everything from outdoor BBQs to socializing poolside. Also available in Black and White.

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Small Rattan Outdoor Dining Table: Small tables can provide big style even outdoors. This gorgeous design is crafted from natural rattan bent into a flowing frame, wrapped with synthetic wicker in green and white. Measuring at just 86cm in diameter, it’s perfectly sized for small decks and large balconies.

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