16 Best Coffee Tables to Inspire Your Living Room Makeover

For anyone who wants a little pop of color and a lot of personality, this iron coffee table from Urban Outfitters delivers. With wavy, whimsical legs and a bold finish, plus two open tiers for books, plants, and decor, it’s a fun and functional way to refresh your space.

Kiss clutter goodbye with this versatile coffee table featuring a lift top, stylish marble accents, and iconic beveled edges. You can even choose between a single or double pop-up top to create a makeshift desk or extra surface area when you need it.

With an iconic guitar pick shape and richly grained walnut veneer finish, this coffee table is all about effortless style. A spacious top and open lower shelf offer plenty of room for books, knickknacks, and whatever else you want to keep on display.

With its pill-shaped silhouette, tapered legs, and warm honey-brown finish, this coffee table nails that traditional-meets-modern vibe. The rattan accents and rounded wood edges add just the right touch of boho charm, while a lower tier gives you bonus space for books, baskets, or blankets. This table gets high marks for being both beautiful and practical.

Reviewers especially love the boho details, the warm wood finish, and how easy it is to style with just about anything. One satisfied customer raves about the unbeatable price, adding, “It doesn’t feel cluttered when I have decor on top and bottom. I have all sorts of color and design, and the table balances it all out.”

This is more than a coffee table—it’s a sculptural centerpiece. With its whimsical wavy design and low profile, it brings bold personality to any space and is perfect for casual, ground-level lounging.

Reviewers love how this piece adds instant personality and makes even the simplest room feel more stylish. One writes, “So adorable! It is a conversation piece and adds so much character to my place!”

Store your favorite coffee table books and magazines in style with this mid-century-inspired bamboo coffee table. The glass top adds a modern touch, while the Z-shaped frame includes a built-in lower shelf that keeps your reading material right within reach.

Reviewers love the quality and design of this eye-catching coffee table. As one happy customer puts it, “So happy with this table. Really impressed with the quality. Not only is it a great design but the wood has an amazing grain and feel to it and the rattan looks quite nice. Amber hue to the glass top gives it a cool retro vibe.”

Is it a coffee table? An ottoman? Extra seating for guests? This plush velvet piece does it all. With its soft tufted top and sturdy build, it’s as versatile as it is stylish—and since there’s no assembly required, you can start lounging in style right away.

Reviewers say this ottoman strikes the perfect balance between style and function. As one person shares, “This ottoman is so great! It’s the perfect size to function as both a foot rest and coffee table. The quality is great and the color is so beautiful!”

Perfect for someone who loves a statement piece, this eye-catching glass table is a modern, sophisticated addition to your living room. The tempered glass table even has a shelf underneath to artfully display objects. Try adding some silver or gold accents on top for a particularly luxurious feel.

Lift-top coffee tables are an awesome accompaniment for a work from home day—especially if you have a small living room. Just do as the name says: Lift up the top, and it’ll create a separate work space or even an eating area. Underneath, there’s the ability to store things like laptops, tablets, and notebooks. This one is a scratch-resistant table, too, so it can handle some wear and tear.

Reviewers love how this table combines great design with everyday usefulness, especially in smaller spaces. One customer writes, “The lift top aspect is practical to eat or to put the laptop/iPad to work or watch TV. It is sturdy but not too big. Ideal for small spaces. Very happy with this purchase!”

Another option for fans of glam is this marble coffee table. It’s a round, two-piece nesting set, which is perfect to keep in the center of the room and then move around when guests come for more surface area to place drinks or plates. The marble is gorgeous, and the gold base adds an art deco touch.

Reviewers are thrilled with the look and quality of this table—especially for the price. One happy customer writes, “It is heavy and beautiful. Very sturdy! Easy to put together! I looked at other marble tables that were $700+ but am so pleased that I found this one! Love, love, love this table!”

If modern home decor is more your speed, try this unusual coffee table that has a uniquely shaped top—an ideal find for those looking to keep things simple but on-trend. It comes in five finishes and is especially great for apartments, since it will keep the space looking large without causing too much clutter.

Reviewers say this table is simple to set up and bring standout style. One reviewer shares, “Love this table! Was very easy to assemble and adds a modern, artistic element to our living room. Would highly recommend!”

This coffee table does triple the work: It can act as a stool, a coffee table, and a storage ottoman. You can remove the wood top to store larger pieces like throw blankets or linens or invite people to use it as a seat. And just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it’s boring to look at: The navy fabric adds visual interest without being too overwhelming.

Reviewers appreciate how this table arrives ready to go and looks great right out of the box. One customer shares, “This came out of the box in one piece and I couldn’t have been happier about it!! Lots of storage underneath. Nice and solid wood top. Fabric around the table is gorgeous, too.”

This round set has a neutral wood base, but the ring pattern on the top adds texture and a unique twist. It includes a coffee table and a smaller side table, so you can use it for a variety of purposes.

Reviewers say this table brings a high-end look without the high-end price. One customer shares, “It was easy to assemble, really added an additional touch that my living room needed. Item looks expensive, but the price was very reasonable and ties everything together.”

This modern, industrial table is under $150 but looks much more expensive, thanks to the powder coated steel legs and walnut finished top. It’s incredibly sturdy—it can hold up to 75 pounds of weight—so it’s a great option with a great price.

Reviewers are big fans of this table’s industrial style and easy setup. One customer writes, “This coffee table looks awesome. I love the distressed wood and metal look. It was super easy to assemble and took about 15 mins to completely put together. It’s super sturdy and the price was awesome. I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a new coffee table.”

This gorgeous coffee table is made from fiberstone—which means while it looks like concrete, it’s made from more lightweight and durable material. It can be used indoors or outside, and the fluted sides are reminiscent of classic Greco-Roman pillars. It comes in white or a matte gray, both of which will be stunning in a more modern home.

If the only material you’ll consider for a coffee table is wood, you might as well spring for the best. This reclaimed elm table is as unique as it is gorgeous. Because it’s made from natural materials, each table comes slightly different from the next. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind piece that’s simple but beautifully constructed with a textured finish and stunning wood grain patterns.