17 best coffee tables to upgrade your living room in 2024
Investing in one of the best coffee tables is a simple way to refresh your living room and create a space that shows off your design flair. These pieces serve as central gathering places for friends and family — especially around birthdays and Christmas. But while function is crucial to consider when searching for a coffee table, there’s no reason that it should sacrifice on style.
In our carefully-curated edit, you’ll find everything from nesting sets and lift-top tables, to on-trend asymmetrical and pedestal styles – that are as stylish and they are practial. We've also spoken to an interior design expert on how to go about choosing the best coffee table for your space – and tips on styling your coffee table.
We’ve found plenty of design-led options to shop on the high street with our edit ranging from super-chic options from John Lewis and Swoon Editions to more affordable pieces from Dusk and Dunelm. There’s plenty to choose from for every interior scheme so, whether you’re looking for a rectangular coffee table, square coffee table, round coffee table, marble coffee table or wooden coffee table, there should be something here to suit.
Meet the expert:
- Natalie Carton, Furniture and Home Accessories Buyer at Harvey Nichols.
Best coffee tables at a glance:
- Best Coffee Table Overall: Harring Coffee Table, £319, Swoon
- Best Coffee Table Runner Up: Noguchi Coffee Table, £3,070, John Lewis
- Best Modern Coffee Table: Kingham Coffee Table, £395, The White Company
- Best Minimalist Coffee Table: Isobel Coffee Table, £439, Urban Outfitters
- Best Cylinder Coffee Table: Hattie Coffee Table, £229, Dusk
What style of coffee table should I choose?
Before you start weighing up all the different styles, have a quick think about whether you’ll need your new piece of furniture to do anything more than its basic job description. Read: if you like to eat dinner in front of the TV (don’t we all!) then a lift-top table may be in order, while a hidden storage compartment might be more up your street if you’re short on living room storage space. You’ll be able to keep those remote controls well out of sight.
Not looking for any of these fancy additional features? Then your main focus should be picking a coffee table that really fits with whatever aesthetic you’re looking to achieve in your lounge. There are lots of different potential avenues you could go down, but by-and-large, there are certain materials that we instantly associate with a specific design style. For example, natural materials like bamboo and rattan are great for a more bohemian home decor, while dark woods, acrylic and glass are typically seen as more retro. Paired perfectly alongside a velvet armchair.
Obviously, you should also consider how much space you’ve got. Small coffee tables with tall metal legs will slot nicely aside your sofa (West Elm, Anthropologie and Amazon have some great options), while chunky, rectangular coffee tables of modern design – which sit lower to the ground – are better suited to larger spaces.
How to style a coffee table:
As lovely as it would be to simply throw down a gorgeous coffee table book and be done with it, properly styling a coffee table actually takes a little more effort. But thankfully, the interior design experts at Fenwick have some really simple styling guidance that’ll help us take our coffee table game from showroom to chic.
“A good rule of thumb is to follow the shape of the table when selecting what to put on it,” suggests Furniture and Home Accessories Buyer, Natalie Carton. “For example, with a rectangular coffee table, rectangular shapes such as books and trays work well. On round tables, make use of curvaceous donut vases as a centrepiece, and add other rounded pieces like trinket dishes and candles to complete the look.”
According to Natalie, combining functionality with aesthetics is key — and she therefore recommends reaching for accessories that are both practical and visually captivating. So, don’t be afraid to swap the standard box of matches for a luxurious oversized one, create a stylish stack out of your most beautifully bound books, and dig out your very best set of coasters.
After more interiors content? Check out our pick of the best desks for small bedrooms, the best bed frames, wardrobes, dressing tables, bedside tables and bedroom rugs. We’ve also got ready-made curtains, black-out blinds and bedroom lighting ideas to level-up your boudoir. For more from GLAMOUR UK's Commerce Writer Mayola Fernandes, follow her on Instagram @mayolafernandess.
Ahead, the best coffee tables to buy in 2024.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: W90 x D55 x 31cm.
- Materials: Acacia body, steel legs.
- Delivery: Estimated delivery for June.
Why we love it: With its acacia hardwood and opulent gold metal legs, this Scandi style coffee table is a great example of how practicality does not have to be at the expense of style. Its two-tiered design offers generous storage space, while radiating a modern charm that will give your living space a stylish upgrade.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H40 x W128 x D93cm.
- Materials: Solid European Oak, Glass.
- Delivery: 3 working days.
Why we love it: If you're after a coffee table with a modern edge, this design by John Lewis makes for a statement centrepiece. It has a simple yet sculptural form that works well in most living rooms while the glass top gives it a timeless feel.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H50cm x W55cm x L90cm.
- Materials: Metal.
- Delivery: Up to 3 weeks.
Why we love it: Modern and stylish, this beautiful coffee table will bring an air of luxury to any living space. Boasting a spacious storage shelf beneath, it accommodates everything from glossy magazines to decorative trinkets with ease.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: L107.4 x W63 x H39.4.
- Materials: MDF.
- Delivery: 1-2 weeks.
Why we love it: Minimalists will love this all-white design from Urban Outfitters. Small enough to slot into compact living rooms yet sculptural enough to standout, it features a wavy tabletop design with cylindrical legs and requires minimal assembly to set-up.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 80cm x 80cm x 45cm.
- Materials: Oak, oak veneer, MDF, melamine.
- Delivery: Dispatched within 5 working days.
Why we love it: Dusk's coffee table will take up minimal space in your home thanks to its cylindrical base. Crafted with a sleek rounded top and adorned with a striking panelled design, it's a design-led piece that's simple to put together. Whether as a charming side table in compact areas or as a standout centrepiece in more spacious rooms, it effortlessly complements various settings.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H47 x L120 x W60cm.
- Materials: MDF and metal solid feet.
- Delivery: Within about a week.
Why we love it: Both stylish and functional, this sleek table comes with three handy storage drawers, and has been designed with many different uses in mind. It’s got a lift-top desk that’s perfect if you prefer to work from the comfort of your sofa, and also folds out into a dining table when needed.
John Lewis ANYDAY Drum Coffee Table
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H27.5 x Dia.77cm.
- Materials: Oak and MDF walnut veneer.
- Delivery: Within five weeks.
Why we love it: Drum coffee tables are a wise choice if you’re always in need of extra storage space. Once you lift the walnut-stained top of this one, you’ll reveal a hidden spot that’s perfect for storing blankets, and hiding away any excess clutter.
Save when you shop for the best coffee tables to serve as the focal point in your living room with these John Lewis promo codes.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H38 x W120 x D52cm.
- Materials: Solid wood.
- Delivery: Within a month.
Why we love it: Inspired by mid-century design, Habitat's solid oak coffee table comes with a gently curved top and airy spindle shelf. Along with your artfully arranged coffee table books, there’s enough space for some fresh blooms and scented candles, too.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H34.8 x L98.1 x W54.8 cm.
- Materials: Mango wood.
- Delivery: Within a week.
Why we love it: Wavy and fluid shapes have been trending over the past couple of years, so it’s no surprise that this asymmetrical coffee table from H&M is proving popular with shoppers. Made from luxurious mango wood, it’s large enough to hold its own in a big room, and the dark brown colourway gives it a really rustic yet modern vibe.
Save when you shop for the best coffee tables and side tables with to upgrade your living room furniture these H&M promo codes.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H41 x L100 x W60cm.
- Materials: Solid oak, MDF, and oak veneer.
- Delivery: Within two weeks.
Why we love it: For more of a classic look, you can’t go wrong with a traditional country coffee table. This one has a slatted lower storage shelf that gives it a bit of a subtle seaside vibe — as well as two small drawers for storing any coasters and magazines.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H40 x L90 x W90cm.
- Materials: Polished marble with an iron frame.
- Delivery: Doesn’t specify.
Why we love it: Nothing screams luxury quite like marble! Crafted from a type of marble that’s known for its durability, this is the kind of coffee table you’ll have for decades to come. With its three sturdy legs, and large rounded tabletop, it’s a sculptural and striking piece that’ll make a statement in any living room.
Evergreen Oak & Glass Coffee Table
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H37 x L123 x W60cm.
- Materials: Solid oak, MDF, and a tempered glass top.
- Delivery: Within a week.
Why we love it: Rich green tones are set to be an interior design staple of SS24, so this gorgeous coffee table is bang on-trend. With its subtle oblong shape, blond wood frame, and stand-out emerald tabletop, there’s something about it that just feels really elegant and luxurious.
Habitat Gala Tempered Glass Coffee Table
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H35 x L110 x W55cm.
- Materials: Tempered glass.
- Delivery: Same day — depending on your location.
Why we love it: Particularly in smaller living rooms, glass coffee tables are great for adding a more light and airy feel to the space. This one is slender and chic, and will make the perfect modern yet minimalist addition to a living room.
Habitat Mid Century Coffee Table
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H36.5 x L110 x W 65cm.
- Materials: Solid wood.
- Delivery: Same day — depending on your location.
Why we love it: Inspired by Mid Century design, this walnut coloured coffee table is great if you’re looking for more of a vintage vibe. For a cohesive look, pair it with other staple retro pieces — like a statement velvet sofa, an oversized mushroom lamp, and checkerboard cushions and throws.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H30 x L80 x W40cm.
- Materials: Particle board and wood effect finish.
- Delivery: Same day — depending on your location.
Why we love it: If you’re after an affordable coffee table that’ll look right at home in any kind of contemporary space, look no further than this all-white one from Habitat. It comes in three colours, and the cubby space is ideal for storing books, magazines, and board games.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H40 x L83.6 x W83.6cm.
- Materials: Oak, oak veneers, and marble top.
- Delivery: Within two weeks.
Why we love it: In a rustic-style sitting room adorned with neutral tones, terracotta plant pots, and plenty of tactile accessories, this artisanal table would look right at home. It’s part of the M&S X Fired Earth collaboration, and has been made with a gorgeous real marble tabletop, and four heavily textured oak veneer legs.
Save when you shop for the best coffee tables with these Marks and Spencer promo codes.
.jpg)
