Select as complements to coffee and end tables, place in entries, or tuck into corners. Each is uniquely styled with open shelving or drawer storage and will bring a dainty and durable touch to any room. Pedestal tables became popular in Victorian times when the majority of furniture was large and bulky. To prevent this happening, furniture designers created furniture with low rounded pedestals and large extended feet rather than legs. Rectangular shaping creates a sense of classic style.