Drink Tables

A drink table is the smallest piece of furniture in a room that makes the largest difference in how that room functions — it is the surface that makes sitting in a chair with a drink actually workable rather than an exercise in balance. At Lulu and Georgia, the drink tables collection brings together martini tables, small round side tables, tripod and pedestal accent tables, and nesting tables in proportions suited for placement beside a chair or at the end of a sofa — each chosen for the quality of the form and the material.

What drink tables does Lulu and Georgia carry?

The collection includes martini tables (single-post tables with a small round top) in brass, marble, and wood, small round side tables in natural and lacquered wood, tripod accent tables in metal and ceramic, C-tables and slide-under tables that tuck under chair arms, and sets of two nesting tables for flexible use. Heights range from 22 to 28 inches; table top diameters from 10 to 18 inches. Most styles are available in multiple finish options.

What is the difference between a drink table and a side table?

A drink table is a subset of the side table category — it is smaller in scale, designed specifically for placement beside a chair for drinks and small objects, and typically has a narrower top surface (10-16 inches in diameter) than a full side table. A standard side table is slightly larger and functions as an end table beside a sofa or chair; a drink table is more specifically scaled to chair-side use where space is limited. Both terms are used interchangeably in many contexts; the practical distinction is in the top surface size and intended placement.

How do I choose the right drink table height?

A drink table should have its top surface at approximately the same height as, or slightly lower than, the arm of the chair or sofa it sits beside — typically 24-28 inches for a standard lounge chair. The surface should be reachable comfortably from a seated position without leaning. If the chair has no arm, use seat height as the reference — the table top should sit 2-4 inches above the seat for comfortable reach. For a sofa without a side table, a C-table that slides under the sofa arm is a practical alternative to a freestanding drink table.

Also explore: Accent Tables, End + Side Tables, Coffee Tables, Accent Chairs, Decorative Objects.