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1. A sturdy coffee table with ample ~open~ storage space. In other words, it'll keep ya honest 'cause guests *will* be able to see if you just throw (and I mean throw) everything in there.
Promising review: "This mid-century style coffee table is so cute! It’s the perfect size for my mid-sized couch and wasn’t too difficult to assemble. It took me about an hour to put together but I’m a total idiot when it comes to assembling furniture. It’s a handsome addition to my little living room. If you’re intimated by building anything this is a great beginner item and looks exactly like its picture. Great value for the price! Plus it arrived three days early! I’m very happy with my purchase." —Caitlin Boho
Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in three finishes).
2. A très simple, ultra-affordable number *perfect* for small apartments, dorm rooms, and those who are commitment phobes. Since it's only $40, it won't be a big deal if you decide to swap your entire home's decor from modern to eclectic a couple months from now.Â
Promising review: "This is a great coffee table for the money. You just screw in the legs in two minutes and you are all set! The key is to not screw them in too tight. The table wasn't 100% level on the ground when I put it together, but then I put it on a rug and it doesn't wobble. Great for the price, even if it's a bit delicate." —Ladylux
Get it from Amazon for $40 (available in four colors).
3. A solid teak stunner that looks like something you'd find in an antique shop — you know, one of the ones that seems so expensive you don't even want to go inside so you just linger on the sidewalk and peek through the windows.
Promising review: "I could not wait to see what my table would look like once I made my purchase. When it arrived, I immediately opened it and what beauty stood before me! I was blown away and the natural piece of art that totally gives my living space an extra flare! Hands down, this work of art is a true conversation piece. A gorgeous piece of teakwood. I caught it on sale, so hats off to me! Fast shipping, five-minute assembly, great quality, and overall the best piece yet that I have purchased from Wayfair." —Danielle
Get it from Wayfair for $309.99 (originally $374.99).
4. A shimmering Africa-shaped geode table with metallic pearl, white, silver, and gold accents finished with simple hairpin legs that don't distract from the action up top.
The stunning design comes from Jerell Gantt of East Point, Georgia-based Imitation by Jerell. Be sure to give the shop a look as the table comes in a handful of other colors as well!
Promising review: "Absolutely stunning piece and it brings together my emerald green couches and all the gold accents throughout the home. I will be ordering more pieces for the home!" —nrayalew
Get it from Imitation by Jerell on Etsy for $550.
5. A plush tufted ottoman if you're the kind of person who instantly kicks their feet up on the coffee table the second your butt hits the sofa.
Promising review: "When it arrived, I was screaming! Yes with excitement, lol. I’ve spent almost five years struggling to find a coffee table but didn’t want just any common coffee table if you know what I mean. Instead of buying a wooden coffee table, I decided on an ottoman. I like the design and the way an ottoman looks and so I kept searching and searching til this came around and caught my eye very quickly! I’m so happy to have it and to see it in person, it is beautiful! It is also bigger than I had thought. (A big bonus for me by the way, LOL.) Overall, I am happy with this purchase and I recommend it to the fullest. I am so in love!" —Julie-Jewelz
Get it from Amazon for $312.83+ (available in 16 colors).
6. A set of Novogratz nesting tables which offer ample room for your Seamless spread. (If you're not eating every meal in front of the TV, you're probably a better person than me.)
Get the set from Novogratz for $169 (also available in white marble).
7. A plush faux leather ottoman with angular metal base that can support not just your cheese board or $5.99 Dominos dinner deal, but a person or two if you need extra seating.Â
Promising review: "This is one of the best purchases I've ever made! I love this ottoman! I use it as my coffee table and I no longer have to worry about my kids hurting themselves on my sharp-edged table that I had before. My kids love to jump up on it, eat snacks on it, and watch TV from it and it's sturdy and can hold up to the abuse LOL. I was a little worried about the color of the faux leather but it's perfect. Exactly what I wanted, needed, and expected. Would definitely encourage you to buy. Only con is that greasy fingerprints can be seen very easily and you'll have to constantly wipe this thing off LOL." —Nigel McLeod
Get it from Amazon for $259.99.
8. A rustic, reclaimed wood number that'll bring a little bit of the beach to your home even if you live in a land-locked state.Â
Promising review: "Very cool coffee table. Just what I expected. These appear to be cuttings of a tree wrapped up in planks of the same type of wood kind of like a matchbox. It looks modern and natural. I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere else. Price point was also really good." —J
Get it from Wayfair for $259.99 (originally $394).
9. A wood block coffee table solid enough to support a smattering of Trader Joe's appetizers. Since the inside is all storage space, you'll also have plenty of room to relocate the stack of magazines and remotes that have collected on top.
Get it from Target for $200.
10. A lift-top table that not only gives you room to store all the books you haven't read yet, but also a place to work. If you don't have a home office, this is even better 'cause you can plop yourself right in front of the TV, giving you access to dual screens. 😉
Promising review: "This is a fantastic coffee table for people with small apartments who need a place to eat without having room for a kitchen table. The coffee table looks nice, is decently sturdy, and folds up into a large TV tray. Also perfect for eating donuts and fried chicken on a Saturday morning while recovering from your hangover." —PV
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
11. An acrylic coffee table so crystal clear, guests will assume you're *really* on top of your cleaning. To the same point — reviewers suggest placing at least a coffee table book or two on top or you could walk straight into it!
Promising review: "We have been searching for a coffee table for months after buying our new house. We finally decided to get a clear coffee table but we were between glass and acrylic. We ended up going with this one and I am so glad we did. It has a great presence in the room and adds to the modern/mid-century modern vibe we are going for. It fits right in and doesn’t need much else other than a coffee table book or something so you can actually see it... It definitely is clear! We have seen similar coffee tables at a higher price point both online and in person. This table offers no discernible difference when compared to the higher priced ones. It is definitely worth the small price tag. One of my favorite pieces." —Toby H.
Get it from Amazon for $217.86.
12. A mid-century modern table with a clean white top and spacious storage shelf underneath if you've run out of room for boardgames everywhere else.Â
Promising review: "I am so happy with this coffee table! I was set on getting real marble and originally bought this same style table from West Elm for triple the price which didn't work out. I was back at square one. I was hesitant about the Madison Park because of the painted top. But I love it! A lot! Such a nice creamy white color. It doesn't seem to require coasters, no spotting, no chipping. The walnut wood color is really beautiful. It is perfect! I've had this table three months now. It gets heavy use since it is in our family room with two adults and two frequent visiting grandkids. Update — March 2021: After two years of heavy use this table is still going strong. It looks perfect still. We take so little care and it just doesn't scratch or stain. Such a winner!" —Traveler
Get it from Amazon for $200.99.
13. Or a rustic-meets-industrial design sans any extra shelves or storage — a positive for people (like me) who'd be inclined to fill the added space with clutter. Â
14. A vintage-inspired trunk table because now that you've hit your thirties...it's time to come to terms with the fact that you won't be getting a letter from Hogwarts. Alas, no one can stop you from acquiring a trunk!
15. A two-tier glass table which has ample space for the magazines you don't want guests to miss because yes, you *definitely* read The New Yorker cover to cover and don't just repost their cartoons on IG...
Promising review: "I absolutely love the glass sides on this coffee table. It added a very modern feel to my living room. Assembly took about 15 minutes — it was very easy! The look is fantastic and it is solid and sturdy. The middle piece is made from a soft wood and it doesn't feel like it can hold a ton of weight but perfect for what I need it for." —Mind Seed TV
Get it from Amazon for $86.97+ (available in seven faux stone/wood finishes).
16. A retro table with a sleek mid-century silhouette and smart walnut finish that belies it's sub-$100 price tag. This way, you can stop eating off the cardboard Amazon box that's been acting as a stand in ever since you moved.Â
Promising review: "I am IN LOVE with this table. It's solid and gorgeous. Just the right size and mid-century look! I was worried the day it arrived, because it was pouring down rain, but this table was not affected in the least! I'm still in awe at the quality for price. Thank you! I'll be purchasing from this company again!" —Thomas B. Mccaffety
Get it from Amazon for $56.03.
17. A marble-topped curvy table just dying to entertain your friends with a tray of tropical cocktails. Okay, it's really you who's dying to whip up a new recipe you found on TikTok but a new table doesn't hurt.Â
Get it from Poly & Bark for $399.
18. A combination velvet storage ottoman/table ideal for those with little to no space. Use it as a seat if you have extra guests or if it's just you, flip over the lid and you'll find a wooden tray perfect for balancing your dinner.
19. A modern coffee table that conceals FOUR birch end tables you can arrange any way that tickles your fancy! Can you even??
20. A hammered metal tray table with a lip so if your cat's favorite activity is knocking all of your stuff to the floor, this might just deter them. (But no promises — it could do the complete opposite and make them work even harder out of spite.)Â
Promising review: "I absolutely love this table. It took two minutes to assemble. It's very sturdy and the metal is thick so will not bend or warp. The style is so modern but would really go with any style decor. The size is perfect! I'm using it as a coffee table in my apartment, and it doesn't obscure the entire sofa so will be easy to vacuum around and move." —Colleen Williams
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in three finishes).
21. An iridescent acrylic table that'll throw light all over your space even if you only have one unobstructed window because your other one is harboring an AC unit.
Promising review: "I love these tables! They catch the light so beautifully and add so much life to my room. Great material, perfect size for a bedside table, want 10 more for all around my house." —Stephanie T.
Get it from Lightsmoon for $219.95+ (available in two sizes or as a set).
22. A deep drum design with room for all of the throw blankets you've accumulated over the years — including your fave ketchup-stained one that you'll never get rid of but is too far gone to be displayed on the couch.Â
Get it from West Elm for $599.
23. A faux marble and gold option rocking clean, minimal lines if the rest of your decor is ✨EXTRA✨ and you could use something simple.Â
Promising review: "I LOVE this table! The quality far exceeds the price tag. The faux marble top is beautiful! Very glossy and looks really close to the real thing. It was really easy to put together, took less than 20 minutes. I am so happy with my purchase!" —PrincessJas9
Get it from Amazon for $115.79+ (available in six finishes).
24. AÂ farmhouse-style coffee table with two super-spacious drawers. Use them for throw blankets, pillows, or just the random-ish that seems accumulate day to day (me looking @ the Taco Bell hot sauce packets on my coffee table rn).
The square table requires some assembly, but reviewers say it's nothing to sweat over!
Promising review: "My fiancé and I LOVE this table for our living room. It looks just like the pictures, sleek and stylish! But the best part hands down is the storage drawers that are both deep and spacious. Also, it was easy to build which is a major plus. Thanks Wayfair!" —T. Brown
Get it from Wayfair for $202.99 (originally $329.99).
25. A square Moroccan pouf that works as an ottoman, coffee table, or extra seating. She's a true chameleon.
Ottoman Marrakech is an Etsy seller that deals in — you guessed it — all sorts of handmade ottomans! There's square ones, circular ones, and embroidered ones so take a look if you're not quite sold on this one.
FYI: The pouf doesn't come poufed up (if you will). You'll need to fill it with shredded foam, pillow stuffing, or whatever else you have lying around. I have one of these and filled it up with spare linens/blankets I only use during winter and it worked just as well!
Promising review: "BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Just Splendid! Great craftsmanship and care was taken to make this beautiful pouf. Sturdy and 100% genuine leather. I filled it with almost 20 pounds of shredded memory foam from Amazon and some old memory foam I had from a queen topper. Great service, shipping was fast, and it looks fabulous! Over-the-moon happy!" — Yasmeen Oyapero
Get it from Ottoman Marrakech on Etsy for $60+ (originally $150+; available in 11 sizes).
26. A round coffee table with crisscross legs that add extra interest to the solid but simple build. It also comes with self-leveling feet if your floors are a little wonky.
27. And — if you have a good chunk of change burning a hole in your pocket — a chic sculptural piece that looks like it was lifted out of a modern art museum.Â
Promising review: "I was concerned this table would be poor quality, since it's made from a veneer. But it honestly feels like a solid carved piece of wood. It's VERY heavy — hard to lift by myself. So it almost feels like a stone sculpture. It doesn't move if you bump into it, or put your feet on it. Maybe be careful if you have young children though? At least it doesn't have sharp edges. It looks so beautiful under direct sunlight, as the sun casts beautiful shadows. I smile every time I look at it!" —MinimalGeometrie
Get it from Anthropologie for $1,198Â (also available in black).
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