How to Choose a Designer Coffee Table
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The Coffee Table: More Than a Surface
A designer coffee table is one of the most visible pieces in a living room. It sits at eye level when you are seated, anchors the seating zone, and carries the styling elements that give a room its personality.
1. Get the Proportions Right First
Your coffee table should be approximately two-thirds the length of your sofa. For a standard 2.4m sofa, that means a coffee table of at least 1.4–1.6m, or a pair of round tables that together cover that visual footprint.
2. Choose the Right Shape for Your Sofa
- Rectangular tables suit straight, L-shaped or sectional sofas and work best in longer rooms.
- Round or oval tables soften the geometry of a room and work beautifully in square rooms.
- Nested tables offer flexibility for smaller spaces or rooms that double as entertainment areas.
Browse the full Living Room Collection for our complete coffee table range including oval fluted, round pedestal and walnut base options.
3. Consider the Base Design
Pedestal bases create drama. Four-leg bases feel more grounded. Sled bases have an architectural, Scandinavian quality. Choose a base style that complements the legs of your other furniture.
4. Match Your Finish System
A coffee table doesn’t need to match exactly — but it should relate. Browse the BLOCK Collection and CURVE Collection for coffee tables that coordinate with our broader furniture systems.
5. Think About Height and Clearance
Standard sofa seat height is 420–450mm. Your coffee table should sit within 50–100mm of that height — typically 350–450mm. Always check the height spec before purchasing.
6. Style It Intentionally
Group items in odd numbers, vary height, and mix textures. A tall sculptural vase, a mid-height stack of art books, and a low tray creates a composition that feels curated. Browse our Objects & Vases and Decor Accessories collections for styling pieces.
