A small dining table can earn its keep with a drawer or shelf for mail and...

https://cleaneverycorner.com/is-it-weird-to-buy-a-board-game-table-if-only-one-person-likes-game-night/

A small dining table can earn its keep with a drawer or shelf for mail and chargers, then make room for holiday guests with a leaf or extra chairs. Allow 24 inches per person, and check the table’s open footprint before delivery.