Rethink your coffee table situation with these ones-to-know designs
Alongside their upholstery companions, coffee tables are the defining characteristic of a living room and the anchor of most seating arrangements. We get excited about the coffee table styles which are rocking the interior world this season.
1. Monolithic coffee table
Undoubtedly the most confident, designer-approved design of this season’s coffee table styles, the monolith is a sculptural piece characterised by blocky forms and interesting textures. Bold and edgy, the design creates a high-powered arrangement, well-suited to city living. Exquisite craftsmanship and flawless transforms simple shapes into admirable works of art. Top yours with a controlled edit of special objets d'art.
JONATHAN CHARLES, Geometric Rectangular Gilded Coffee Table, £2,620
CARACOLE, Come Oval Here Coffee Table, £1,956
OPERA CONTEMPORARY, Gabriel Coffee Table, £6,036
More options available CASAMILANO, Aldo Low Table, From £1,705
Does this timeless design ever go out of style? Ottoman coffee tables (also called footstool coffee tables) are characterised by their semi- or fully upholstered frame and are the go-to for a softer, comfortable look. Button-tufted examples are the call of the day for more traditionally inspired spaces (or to instil a sense of the traditional to ultra-modern spaces) whilst plainer styles have become the calling card of elegant transitional spaces. From villa to townhouse, the design suits all with loose linen covers creating a charming beachy look; velvet, a sophisticated elegance; and, leather, a suitable alternative to ultra-modern coffee table designs.
More options available LUXDECO, Athena Ottoman, From £1,800
More options available LUXDECO, Loom Ottoman, From £2,400
More options available
SM LONDON, Finchley Ottoman, From £1,568, -20%
More options available LUXDECO, Palermo Modular Ottoman, From £460
Over the last few years, designers have been forgoing the traditional singular coffee table for a nest of tables. Sometimes offering a retro vibe, at other times, decidedly modern options, nesting tables provide extra surface area and multiple configurations making them the chameleon of the coffee table world. Metallic designs are still the most popular, finishing off a room with their clean and crisp lines. To dress down their sometimes complex structures, team with a plain rug and don’t be afraid to go big.
BLACK LABEL BY UTTERMOST, Rhea Nested Coffee Tables, Set of 2, £1,561
ETHNICRAFT, Round Copper Coffee Table, Set of 2, Bronze, £1,041
Similar to the monolithic table in its artistic vibes, the statement coffee table is for those modern art collectors. It merges function with art and, in the process, produces a unique design with the ability to enhance a living room with statement-making potential. Keep these designs light on accessories with key artwork and modern upholstery.
CHRISTOPHER GUY, Yin Yang Ottoman Coffee Table, £6,490
CHRISTOPHER GUY, Parisian Graffiti Glass Coffee Table, Black Shadow, £7,022
CHRISTOPHER GUY, Ensemble Coffee Table, Tabac, £12,417
MICHAEL ARAM, Butterfly Ginkgo Coffee Table, £9,786
Work your coffee table extra hard with a two-tiered coffee table design. Offering additional storage, their underneath shelf doubles the surface area of your piece allowing you to display more of your decor items. That makes these are a smart addition for smaller spaces or rooms which don’t have lots of existing storage. Layer yours up with inspiring coffee table books and chic storage boxes for your not-so-chic essentials—remote controls, candle lighters and tissues.
THEODORE ALEXANDER, Prescott Coffee Table, £2,304
THEODORE ALEXANDER, Boulevard Cocktail Table, £2,563
JONATHAN CHARLES, Art Deco Oval Coffee Table With Glass Top, £2,040
CARACOLE, Be All Coffee Table, £1,390
Wooden coffee tables exude warmth and timeless elegance, anchoring the living room with their natural beauty and sturdy construction. From rustic farmhouse designs to sleek, modern interpretations, wood tables offer a versatility that can adapt to any interior theme.
Source: luxdeco