Choosing a coffee table can be tricky, but I have a rule I always stick to: function first, beauty second. The good news is that these days, you don’t have to choose one over the other!
There are so many amazing designs that offer tons of storage while still looking absolutely gorgeous.
To show you what I mean, I’ve put together a list of some of the most creative and functional tables I’ve seen. You’ll be amazed by the possibilities!
1. Concrete Drum
You can totally copy this stunning and impressive concrete coffee table. I love the way the drum shape is smoothed out and left bare to really show off its natural cool grey tones.
To keep the rounded bottom steady, a black steel support frame was added. It’s a fantastic look.
2. The Transformer
You will get endless styles and looks from this one coffee table! This is one of those ideas that is just so smart.
The transformer design features three white slabs stacked on top of each other, and you can rotate each one independently.
The center column is set off-center, so spinning a slab changes the table’s length and shape. Get creative and have some fun with this transformer coffee table.
3. Black Lacquer and Brass
Stunning, elegant, and modern. This black lacquer coffee table was absolutely designed to impress. I think the simple lines and solid color are a perfect match for modern interiors.
The shimmer of brass against the black gives the table its luxurious and elegant look. It’s a total showstopper.
4. Modern Zen
This one is striking in its simplicity and beautiful in its timeless appeal. This minimalist coffee table sits low, with a top made from just a plain concave piece of wood supported by a simple steel frame.
The austere beauty is perfect for the modern minimalist looks of today.
5. Shabby and Chic
There is nothing shabby about this charming and elegant coffee table. This functional trout grey table gets a shabby finish for extra charm.
It also has a solid wood tabletop, a bottom shelf for display and storage, and several drawers.
6. Steel and Marble
This is ideal for small homes and apartments. This steel and marble nesting table set is trendy, elegant, and so adaptable.
You can separate them, move them easily, or use them together. The minimalist frame design lets your eye see through the table, which helps make the room appear larger than it is.
7. Golden Tree Stumps
Rich and striking! If you really want to impress, add these golden tree stumps to your living room. And guess what? This is an easy DIY project.
You just need a couple of tree trunks and some gold paint. Clean and dry the stumps, leaving their natural edges as they are. Smooth out the top, then spray paint the whole thing with gold.
Once it’s dry, you have a pair of unique and stunning coffee tables.
8. High-Gloss White
Smooth, glossy, elegant. I love how this well-designed coffee table features white blocks creatively segmented by dark wood.
The white blocks are hiding storage drawers, and the dark wood also serves as the frame. It’s a classic and sophisticated style that will fit right into any modern interior.
9. Crate DIY
Crates can make fabulous coffee tables! Seriously, you can turn those used crates into this beautiful coffee table with just a little bit of DIY work.
Scrub four intact crates clean, let them dry, and paint them however you like. Then, just assemble them into this striking table.
10. Glamorous Rattan
Elegant, charming, graceful. This is the perfect centerpiece for an elegant and timeless living room.
The table design features a weave panel that gives the round, glass-topped coffee table its delicate look. Plus, its bottom shelf provides space for storage and display.
11. Country Wood Slat
The warm tones of the wood bring in a hint of country rustic, while the creative construction makes this coffee table exceptionally gorgeous.
I think it’s so clever how the rectangular frames are arranged vertically and joined underneath. The center then functions as an under-table shelf.
12. Elegant in Glass
Glass coffee tables are so popular because of their classic and elegant air, and I love them for their streamlined look.
They’re ideal for smaller living rooms, as a glass center table helps create a more airy and spacious room. This one is supported by white panels that also create a shelf underneath.
13. Black and White Chic
Using basic geometrics and luxurious materials makes for a stunning and chic coffee table. This square block table features random lines that creatively divide the surface.
One of the blocks is made of white marble, while the rest is made of sleek black lacquer.
14. Modern Black Hex
You can create a beehive coffee table, a hexagon, or any shape you prefer with these black lacquer stools. Or, you can use some of the stools for other purposes, like a side table or a footstool.
This ingenious idea will give you the perfect coffee table every single time.
15. Tufted Ottoman
I’m a sucker for furniture that does double duty, and the tufted ottoman is multi-functional, exceptional, and eye-catching.
This attractive piece of accent furniture is a great coffee table that can also be a footstool or additional seating when you need it.
Creating the right look and style for your living room is as easy as picking the right fabric and accents.
16. A Block of Wood
This is perfect for a charming farmhouse look. This big block of wood is striking, rustic, and just delightful.
Chunks of live-edged logs are glued together, letting their natural edges show for character and individuality. The top and sides are smoothened and varnished for an added sheen.
17. Live Edged Charm
Very rustic and absolutely exceptional. The wood slice coffee table highlights the natural beauty of the wood.
While the top is smoothed out, the craggy edges are left as is to show off its natural grooves and curves.
The unobtrusive black frame supports the wood slab sturdily without taking any attention away from it.
18. Modern Metal and Glass
Delightful, modern, and functional. This modern minimalist coffee table is perfect for smaller living rooms or apartments.
I really like the streamlined design that includes a geometric glass top supported by a thin black metal basket frame. The look is fun, trendy, and charming.
19. Secret Compartments
Modern, sleek, and minimalist. The seemingly stark design of this coffee table hides some great functionalism.
Each of its quarters contains a secret drawer where you can stash away magazines, gadgets, and other stuff that would otherwise clutter the space.
20. Reclaimed Wood Planks
What an interesting and striking coffee table! The reclaimed wood planks are used to form the tabletop, while black metal pipes are used for the feet.
Charming, rustic, and unique, this coffee table is a great DIY idea!
21. Black Steel Minimalist
Sleek black steel in a modern geometric construction. The complementing tables are both black, but one has steel bars while the other has plain steel panels.
The result is an eye-catching and trendy look that will complement modern living room interiors.
22. Wheeled Farmhouse
Bring in the charms of the farmhouse with this delightful and unique coffee table. Styled like a trolley, the tabletop is a platform featuring smooth, varnished wood, while the legs are the trolley’s wheels.
Add some potted greens to complete the charming garden vibe.
23. Wood Rose
A lot of creativity and ingenious work transformed an ordinary coffee table into this fabulous showstopper.
The simple box table is painted black, and the ‘rose’ is in natural wood tones to create a nice contrast. Painstaking carpentry really does pay off.
24. Low Wood
A modern look for a timeless design. The warm wood tones are this coffee table’s main highlight.
The thick wood tabletop is made of solid wood beams bound together to appear as one wood slab and is varnished to highlight the wood tones.
The impressive construction also includes glass panels that serve as the table legs.
25. Concrete Slabs
Striking and modern, sleek and minimalist. The austere design banks on the allure of extreme minimalism.
Featuring three concrete slabs, the table features modern lines, clean surfaces, and cool grey tones.
26. Just Glass
This glass coffee table is the epitome of elegance. Sleek, minimalist, and classy, the design will transcend design trends and styles.
The box table design includes a thick glass construction with side panels, a top and bottom shelf, and chrome feet to support the table.
27. Oval Marble
The classic mid-century modern oval coffee table gets a luxurious upgrade. Elegant and chic, the table features a dark grey steel frame supporting the oval marble top.
Very classy and posh, this coffee table will transcend fads and trends.
28. Golden Edges
This white and gold coffee table deserves to be front and center in the living room. The construction is unique and fascinating.
I think the classic white complements modern and neutral interiors beautifully, while its gold edges give the table its luxurious vibe.
29. Hand Carved Elegance
This exquisitely carved coffee table is timeless and elegant. The sides of the round table feature a carved panel, and its top is kept plain and smooth.
With the natural charms of wood, this beautiful piece will look great in any interior design and style for a long time.
30. Scandinavian Minimalist
Efficient design and functionalism, with beautiful craftsmanship and finish. This minimalist coffee table features a smooth white tabletop and side legs in a natural wood finish.
The uncluttered design delivers a gorgeous minimalist look that will complement most modern interiors.
31. Wood-Topped Basket Wires
Chic with a hint of edgy fun. This coffee table set includes tables of varying sizes and heights.
The black steel base is sturdy and modish, while its round wood tabletops are modern and bring in a lot of rustic charm. This is ideal for modern industrial home designs.
32. Steel and Glass Elegance
Stylish and luxurious, modern and classic. The combination of glass and stainless steel gives an air of graceful elegance to the interiors.
This classic design features steel panels on both ends of the glass tabletop, which also serve as the legs. The clean and uncluttered design also matches the console table.
33. Repurposed Trunk
Don’t throw away your grandmother’s old trunk just yet! This charming and fascinating trunk coffee table doesn’t just look great; it also adds so much character to the living room.
Its built-in storage can help manage living room clutter, while its caster wheels make it mobile and handy.
34. Modern and Multi-Purpose
Designed for the modern home, this multi-purpose coffee table is so much more than just a coffee table.
Its top can be raised to serve as a working or dining desk, and underneath is storage with ample space.
The minimalist design, which includes natural wood and steel, makes the table design sleek and modern.
35. Asian Minimalism
The ingenious Japanese carpentry shines through in this minimalist coffee table. No nails are used; the joints are formed with creative carpentry and woodworking.
The frames that serve as the legs of the table are seamlessly embedded into the white tabletop, creating an attractive pattern and an exceptional look.
36. Easy DIY Centre Table
You can easily DIY this unique, modern, and minimalist coffee table. The design doesn’t call for much woodworking or hard labor.
Just buy a few pieces of lumber, cut them to the desired length, sand and smoothen them, and then glue them together.
37. Farmhouse Blues
Rustic with a huge dose of elegance. I love how the surprising deep blue upgrades this coffee table from forgettable to unique and chic.
The bottom shelf and drawers provide spaces for both storage and display.
38. Walnut Blocks
This modern coffee table features the many shades and characters of walnut. The creative craftsmanship and carpentry work turned this woodblock into a real work of art.
Darker shades of walnut are used for most of the table, while lighter blocks are used to highlight and accent the design.
39. Old Window, New Table
This repurposed window coffee table is so unique and charming. The shabby chic finish adds to the character and charm of the piece.
With a little creativity and carpentry, beautiful pieces don’t have to cost a lot.
40. Quartered White
This coffee table is four tables in one! It’s made of four white square tables, two of which feature glass tabletops.
This offers ample table space to hold accent pieces and provides spacious hidden storage. It’s ideal for huge, elegant, and luxurious living rooms.
41. Mirrored Geometrics
Incredible, fascinating, and quirky. These mirrored geometric blocks shimmer and enthrall. Their random shapes and sizes add to the quirkiness of the design.
They are ideal for modern living rooms, family rooms, and entertainment hubs.
42. Wood Beams
This simple design makes a huge impact. Using timber as its main component provides a surprising and stunning factor, which is perfect for a living room coffee table.
Its simple carpentry calls for putting together L-shaped wood beams and alternating the stand to balance the table.
43. Black Diamond
Fabulous in its diamond shape and marble-inspired look, this black coffee table is the perfect highlight for your magnificent living room.
The solid black table features white marble lodes, giving it a unique and striking look.
44. Mirrored Elegance
The sleek elegance of glass and the timeless allure of mirrors are combined to create this classically beautiful coffee table.
The simple design features mirror panels for the top and sides of the table. Its universality makes it ideal for almost any interior design and genre.
45. Concrete on Steel
Minimalism meets industrial. This steel and concrete coffee table is not for the conventional home. The design is edgy, imposing, and daring.
This is perfect for modern homes with a strong character, confidence, and a hint of whimsy.
46. Chic Marbles
Nest coffee tables are popular for their versatility, style, and functionality.
Favored for smaller homes and living rooms, nest coffee tables can be stacked to free up more space, spread out when needed, and used separately.
This set of black and white nest coffee tables features chic marble tops and minimalist steel frames.
47. Wood and Resin
Stunning, creative, and chic. This marvelous coffee table showcases the natural grains of wood, black resin, and black steel frames.
The wood’s live edges are filled with black resin, which also highlights the black theme and matches its frames and sofa.
48. Modern Rustic
This beautiful and sleek coffee table features live edges on both sides, giving it a unique and gorgeous natural charm.
The modern design includes black steel legs and the lovely wood tabletop. It’s perfect for the modern minimalist living room.
49. Assembling Hexagons
This charming coffee table is a three-in-one ensemble.
The dainty tables can be put together to serve as a center table, arranged in a line for a longer table, or separated to serve as an individual table, seat, or footrest. It’s versatile, gorgeous, and modern.
50. Rustic Nest
Rustic, austere, and stark. This three-piece nest coffee table includes a long table and two smaller ones that can serve as additional tables, a side table, or a stool.
The restrained design features a U construction with side panels on both ends that serve as its legs. The table is left bare to let the natural wood tones shine.
51. Coastal Charms
Charming and bright, this living room evokes the refreshing sea breeze and the laidback coastal vibe.
The wicker center table highlights the outdoorsy and engaging design with a lot of natural elements and accents. This coffee table also doubles as storage.
52. Lighted Table
This is not just a coffee table; it’s also a lighting feature that illuminates the room in a muted glow. The white table features a frosted glass top that lets muted light through.
The sides of the table are raised, and a base also serves as a shelf and storage.
53. Golden Drum Tables
Drum tables are fascinating and sophisticated. They can also hide clutter in their spacious storage room.
This impressive gold-topped drum coffee table is simple yet striking in design. It’s an elegant, posh, and beautiful addition to your living room.
54. Log Slices
Ideal for the smallish but trendy living rooms, this coffee table set of three nesting tables is whimsical, rustic, and modern.
The log slices keep their edges untouched, giving the tables a raw and rough country look. While the top surfaces are smoothed and varnished, the sides are painted black.
55. Marble Cubes
These faux marble cubes are striking, chic, and multi-functional.
Ideal for smaller modern homes, these fun and eye-catching cubes can serve as the coffee table, a side table, additional seating, or as footstools. They can be easily moved around as necessary.
56. Luxurious Blocks
Impressive and fabulous, this modern coffee table puts the whole room together. The huge table is divided into four squares: three in wood and one in marble.
The woodblocks feature ample hidden storage. You can divide, move, and use the blocks in many ways—as a stool, footstool, or a side table.
57. Tufted Leather
This elegant and classy living room features classic pieces, including the timeless tufted leather coffee table.
The black leather provides a deep contrast to the light interiors, while its sleek bronze frame adds to its posh vintage look.
58. Table and Storage
Family rooms and smaller living rooms are always in need of organizers, storage, and more space.
This multi-purpose coffee table can provide the needed organizer and storage, freeing up space for traffic and other items. This brilliant coffee table design incorporates hidden storage right into the table.
59. Extreme Minimalist
Beautiful in its simple lines, minimalist grey, and no-fuss design. This extreme minimalist coffee table features a thin metal frame and smooth marble for its tabletop.
Cool and functional, this is the perfect coffee table for modern minimalist homes.
60. Rose Gold Chic
Stunning and pretty, the trendy metallic rose gold theme is perfect for this modern, girly, and gorgeous living room.
Complementing the chic grey and pink combination, these glass-topped nesting tables add the posh and muted shine of metal to the ensemble.
