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31 Best Coffee Tables for Every Style and Budget (2024) | Architectural Digest

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By Erika Owen and Zoë Sessums

Coffee tables are one of those pieces of furniture that can really unify a space—but finding the best coffee tables is no easy feat. They come in every shape, size, material, and function you could think of, but it can still take time to find the one that’s just right for your space and vibe

We did some digging and we’re here to report that there are tons of lovable coffee tables in every style and at every price point—from smaller end table designs and nesting coffee tables to tables made of reclaimed wood and the perfect anchor for your sectional sofa. The options we’re bringing you are well-made and stylish, including gems from some of our favorite brands like Coming Soon and Wiggle Room. No matter your aesthetic preference, we’ve got a piece that will speak to you—whether you’re drawn to a Scandinavian, glam, or ultra-modern look. Add one to your shopping cart now. Thank us later.

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This three-tiered metal coffee table gives you plenty of space for all your knick knacks and home decor. We’re envisioning coffee table books and a succulent on the bottom shelf, and a statement tray, a set of coasters, and a scented candle on the surface.

The semi-hidden storage compartment in this design is a big plus, but its slight footprint makes it a great option for those dealing with small spaces. The classic natural wood finish means this end table will travel with you from home to home, adding an extra punch of storage power to any room in your home. If you’re looking for a rectangular coffee table that doesn’t look, well, too rectangular, the curved edges will bridge the gap for you.

This coffee table gets high marks in the Scandinavian design category. It is also available with a rectangular tabletop and two storage drawers to stash aaway your remote controls or magazines.

Want to work on your laptop comfortably from your couch? With this lift-top coffee table, it can be done. The surface pops up to transition into a desk (or dining table) whenever you need—and it houses extra storage space within. 

The clean silhouette gives this piece a contemporary appeal, while the reclaimed fruitwood gives it a rustic charm. One panel opens up to reveal a giant drawer for throw blankets, extra pillows, board games, and more.

Looking for a more subtle storage option? Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.

We’d pick this metal frame coffee table for the aesthetics alone, but we also love that it doubles as an additional workspace thanks to the laptop friendly lift top. Plus it’s got ample storage space within.

This chic wood table is (surprise!) sustainable. It also scores bonus points for pairing durability with cute chunky legs and a minimalist finish that'll make styling it a blast. 

This rattan coffee table is all about shape and storage. Warm the room up with these beachy, boho vibes.

If you’re looking for a modern coffee table with just a touch of midcentury flair, this curvey design will get the job done. The ribbed texture of the table side is unexpected and delightful, while the chunky legs are just the right amount of playful. The is a sturdy pick, in function and style.

This coffee table recalls visions of building blocks—you know, the very set you may have spent hours reconfiguring as a child. Made of ash wood veneer and resin, this is a hefty focal point for your living space. 

The name says it all: “clouded” is the perfect descriptor for this eye-catching coffee table. It may look soft, but its weighty construction will ground your living room, dining room, or any space you decide to show off this design.

A simple, dependable Danish Modern–inspired design to work into your living room design scheme. Take your pick of oak or walnut for the finish.

The angled base in this glass-top coffee table looks a bit like an unfinished Rubik’s Cube, in a fun and less colorful way. If you find yourself drawn to texture over color, the corners of this design will elevate your space without stealing the spotlight from any other pieces of furniture. The base is made of American walnut veneer and engineered wood, while the top is constructed of tempered glass.

Made of Turkish travertine and reclaimed Chinese pine, this coffee table is the perfect pick if you’re looking for something to ground your interior design. It’s modern up top, but the base columns recall majestic buildings. The soft Earth tones will blend in with whatever color palette you’ve got going on.

This low-profile wooden coffee table is hand carved using sustainably sourced materials. It’s an earthy, organic find and the three tapered legs give it extra personality. 

Eames enthusiasts, this elegant table is for you. It comes with a good conversation starter too: Apparently, Charles and Ray Eames used this table in their home during a tea ceremony with Isamu Noguchi and Charlie Chaplin.

Another wonderful waterfall design, this bent plywood table is made to order in New York City by furniture designer Michael Suazo. 

For this classy coffee table, choose cherry, walnut, or maple wood and also pick your ideal tabletop edge.

We love the table/storage 2-for-1 deal, and this coffee table with its integrated upright storage is a lovely example.

The ever-popular Floyd coffee table has an ideal design: modern, modular, and easy to move. Opt for a birch or walnut top and black or white legs.

With its distinct and fun shape, the Wiggle Room coffee table is made of Baltic birch and has a durable laminate top. Plus, it comes in seven incredible colors and makes a round table seem suddenly boring.

This drum coffee table has a metal drum base (your choice of brass or bronze finish), mango wood top, and so many hidden storage possibilities with an easy open lift top.

Nesting tables are great space savers that you can arrange to fit your needs. This popular Novogratz set, inspired by midcentury modern design, has no shortage of enthusiastic reviews. One can sit in front of a sectional while the other is used as a cocktail table, or you can nestle them both together to create more surface space as needed. 

Acrylic furniture is versatile and fun to style. Get this option if you want to avoid visual clutter and have a piece that'll virtually disappear. PS: If you’re into the clear look, check out our guide that’s dedicated to the very best glass coffee tables.

A light shade of wood can take on lots of personalities. Skip the stain and let your books be the pops of color. Or put on your DIY hat, find a wood stain that matches the other pieces of furniture in your space and go for a cohesive look. Bonus: The silhouette reminds us of a vintage workbench.

These are the kind of coffee tables you want to honor with a pet name. Packed with personality, this quirky table is tiny, but the budget-friendly price tag means you can mix and match a couple of them.

There’s a delicate side to this coffee table thanks to an oval tabletop gently settled across two curved bases. Made of oak wood, it’ll travel with you from home to home.

Available in black or walnut, this solid wood coffee table is a playful take on a classic midcentury-modern form with its inward-pointing base.

Ok, but if you are looking for all fun and no grown-up vibes whatsoever, we can’t get enough of these fruit-inspired side tables from Studio Flot. Named after yuzu fruit (유자) and Sumo oranges (한라봉), the leaf of each table can be removed and acts as a cute little coaster. The tabletops are made of fiberboard (made of recovered wood) and the legs are steel—and adjustable up to 3/4”.

office desk Almost more ornamental-temple-column than living room furniture, this table’s made of a mixture of fiberglass, volcanic ash, stone, and sand, so it won't weigh your space down. This coffee table looks more like something you’d run into at an archeological dig—and that’s a compliment if structural chic is your vibe.