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I recently did a post on chairs {HERE}. I have two very dear friends that have a weakness for chairs so I was sure the post would strike a chord with a couple of people. One of my chair-admiring friends suggested that I do a post on small tables. Unable to resist a challenge where blogging is concerned, I jumped right in. My search was fun and I think small tables could become a weakness of mine. They seem to add something special to any room, especially when there are wonderfully interesting accessories adorning them.
The simple table (just inside the door) probably holds keys and sunglasses for its owner. With a basket under the table this sweet table performs both beauty and function.
Amelia Handegan Design ~ Architectural Digest
I love the detailing on this metal table, which appears to be placed in front of a heater. Clever use and a great disguise…I believe this might be a bedroom.
Photo: Bernard Dozel ~ Inspiring Interiors
I think this Chinese alter table makes this room. The twin beds and twin bedside lamps are in perfect symmetry. So pretty.
Heirloom Philosophy
Such great detail with the carving and flower basket detail at the base, this table with the chair beside it welcomes you into the room.
Color Outside the Lines
Lady Grantham probably wishes the small table behind the gentleman to her right were closer, she could place her glass of port on it.
Downton Abbey
Even this petrified tree trunk makes a striking table and vignette.
Photo: Jeremy Samuelson ~ House Beautiful
A simple glass and iron table provides the perfect spot for a towel and toiletries in the wonderful bathroom below. I love the antique piece on the wall behind the bathtub.
Photo: Simon Upton ~ House Beautiful
The small gray-finished table next to this settee is a nice touch.
New England Home
I recently found this site thanks to Brooke at Velvet Linen, looks promising for its charming everything!
Tone on Tone Antiques
The look of a marble-topped table adjacent to an island is very useful. Upon closer inspection you’ll notice it’s actually made to look like the table is independent of the island when it really is one slab of marble. Love the French bistro bar stools.
Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo ~ John Oetgen Design :: House Beautiful
Another little table with only a lamp as an accent, but very pretty, don’t you agree?
This little blue table was in my post about chairs, but I truly was captivated by the unique color and lines of this little accent table.
Liz Williams Interiors
I really like this hallway, the paint color, picture gallery, molding details and paint color and the charming wicker table makes it picture perfect.
Take you pick of the either or both of the smallish tables in this lovely room!
Veranda
Do you have a favorite piece of furniture that you can never get enough of?
Garden, Home & Party 
Carla said:
Well…once again you have found some truly lovely pictures and some fabulous small tables. I love the Tone on Tone tables and will be checking them out straightway. I do have several special tables in my life…some antique ..some just vintage from consignment stores and some that I have purchased new. All of them are loved and appreciated. Thanks for sharing and I’m off to dust a few tables right now and maybe try some relocating for new vignettes! CARLA
Karen said:
Carla,
You do have a few that I am embarrassed to say, I covet. Specifically the little table with the inlaid old guy on the door. Such a charming table. Too bad I didn’t have a picture of that one to feature.
xo,
Karen
Gretchen said:
Karen, I think you illustrated that the perfect little table can make a huge impact in a room. I loved that odd shaped blue table next to the white chair in your photo. It added that bit of whimsy that made the vignette so special. The Chinese alter table was the perfect piece to tie together all the elements in that black and white room. I need to start paying more attention to them!
Karen said:
Gretchen,
I liked the blue table the best…it almost looks like a ceramic piece.
I’m so happy you visit me at GHP!
Karen
Mona Thompson said:
Just love little accent tables and you’ve shared some beauties for sure. Thanks for the introduction to Tone on Tone. Love ther beautiful Swedish finishes.
Karen said:
Mona,
Tone on Tone was new to me until Brooke over at Velvet & Linen introduced us. What a find.
P.S. I love your blog!
Karen
Karena said:
Karen I adore all of these! The metal table in the second image is so unique, the demilune, I will also visit Tone on Tone, as I have been painting furniture lately!
Please do come over to visit, I have a New Giveaway I think you will love!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Karen said:
Hi Karena,
Thank you. Yes, the Tone on Tone store has some wonderful inspiration.
I’m headed over for a visit, thank you for stopping by!
Karen
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
Once again you’ve motivated me to take notice of something I don’t ordinarily notice. The small tables in your pictures are wonderful. Loved the one in the kitchen and the black and white bedroom. Throw Dame Maggie into the mix and VOILA! — I’m a convert!
Karen said:
Linda,
Yes, I confess I’m suffering from withdrawals over Downton Abby.
I’m so happy you liked this one.
Karen
Kifus said:
Thanks for such a lovely post, Karen! I love my small tables and consoles, I tend to arrange and re arrange my vignettes on them quite often.
And I see we are both on the same wavelength. I enjoyed Downton Abbey so much I can’t wait for new episodes!
Karen said:
Hi Kifus,
Thank you!
I am re-watching season 2 (thanks to recording) to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I guess that will have to tide me over until season 3 arrives.
Karen
Elissa Chin said:
Karen, do you have any idea what the colors/maker of the grey hallway with the picture gallery and the wicker table? I just love it!