Table servers are a boon for holiday parties.

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They say necessity is the mother of invention. When you look into the stories behind most innovative products on the market, you can understand where that saying comes from. Take the folks at Third Floor Designs LLC, Plainview, N.Y.: they were trying to outfit their home theater and were floored by the price of theater seating. Their solution was to purchase comfortable recliners and create tables with built-in cup holders to fit in between.

The Chairside Tableserver ($179) is the perfect size to nestle between chairs. The unique design of the two built-in wooden cup holders and gallery-rimmed tray top keeps drinks close at hand while preventing spills. It works well in home theaters and its attractive style makes it a fine addition to living rooms and dens. The table, which measures 20" w x 12 1/2" d x 26 1/2" h, is made of solid birch with a rich mahogany stain. The leg and base comes in different styles to accommodate a wide arrangement of seatings. The Tableserver comes unassembled, but...