SMALL BUT POWERFUL: OCCASIONAL TABLES FOR EVERY STYLE

For some reason I adore tiny tables. Their functionality and ability to introduce a new color, texture or material into a room scheme make them worth seeking out. Easy to move around and big on impact, they perform well in any setting. Make a quick change with 17 varied versions here.

Add a pop of color with West Elm 's spindly lacquer Gates Table. Based on a traditional Thai design, this version looks fresh in a shiny, candy-coated finish.

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A turned wiry base provides a lightness and transparency to Arteriors Pascal, a mid century modern inspired brass table with a glass top.

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A gold border on Lamshop's Macaroon Table  elevates the six-sided piece to room jewelry status.

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A curvy pedestal on Serena and Lily's ceramic Nara Table has just enough detail. It's a classic choice for a warm climate.

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A round top and base with a wide pedestal in between makes Jasper's Hudson Side Table a perfect compact package.

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Brass and gold catch the light in a room adding a certain warmth. Brass and marble, well, that's just plain sexy. World's Away combines both in the Kyle table. It swivels.

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A circular lacquer tray table with a strong linear style adds a bit of functionality with a removable tray top.  It seems Albrizzi- influenced, with the clean lines and great color. From Cyan through Candelabra.

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Gorgeous hand-crafted Indian hammered brass tables from Viya Home make me swoon.  The intricate Hundred Petal Lotus Table is a true work of art.

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Clean lines and curvy cut-outs converge in Bungalow 5's two-toned Michiko Table. Decorative and functional.

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A classic drum table designed by Milo Baughman in a brushed bronze looks just as good as it did when it first launched in the 1970's. Made by Thayer Coggin at Design Within Reach

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With a dark wood top and slim turned gold leg, Currey and Company's chic little side table is like adding a bit of shimmer with jewelry; a little sparkle can go a long way. 

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Wrapped in linen, John Lyle's Hexagon Trio of small tables in varying heights have a 1970's flair and clean form. 

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Have a fear of mixing metals? It is time to break through and embrace metallics used in creative ways. A touch of gleam here and there make things interesting, so try the mix with a Nickel Bamboo Tray Table from Regina Andrew. 

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The Teagan Stool from Made Goods adds a shot of emerald green when a dramatic piece is needed. With a finish resembling green tortoise, the stool performs double roles as a perch and a place for a drink beside a chair.

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Taking the Greek Key motif big and bold, Regina Andrews Maze End Tables have a Hollywood Regency factor. Try bunching them together, or use them flanking a low sofa.

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Pickled and cerused finishes are so much more interesting than dark brown wood. Lighting things up with West Elm's tailored little Jin Side Table in weathered Ash with fret details.

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A flower bloom top and tapered base make Stray Dog Designs papier mache table fun and feminine. They come in a bunch of bright colors.