During the early-18th century, tea tables came into fashion because of the popularity of “taking tea.” A similar trend followed in the 20th century with the cigarette table. Smoking was a common activity for men and women of all ages and statuses, so the trend quickly spread. It was originally created to house one’s martini and an ashtray and would be nestled by an armchair, next to a doorway, or beneath a window. Any fashionable living room would not be considered well-dressed without one.
Our Venetian Cigarette Table
The standard height of a cigarette table should be pretty low, at around 18″-22″ (ours is a little higher, resting right at seating-arm level), and it should not exceed 18″ in width. Remember, they should only be large enough to hold a drink and maybe a small plate. Typically, they are pretty lightweight in order to be transported from place to place easily.
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Valerie