Coffee Tables

Browse our range of coffee tables, available in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials and finishes. Whether you're looking for a marble centrepiece, an oak classic or a compact round table for a smaller living room, you'll find the right coffee table for your space here.

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Coffee Tables: How to Choose the Right One for Your Living Room

A coffee table does more work in a living room than almost any other piece of furniture. It anchors the seating arrangement, provides a surface for everyday use and gives the room a focal point that ties everything together. Getting the size, shape and finish right makes a significant difference to how the room feels.

Size is the first consideration. As a general rule, your coffee table should be roughly two thirds the length of your sofa and sit within 45cm of it - close enough to reach comfortably without being so close it restricts movement. A table that is too small will look lost in the space; one that is too large will make the room feel cramped.

Shape follows the layout of the room. Round and oval tables work well in smaller rooms or open plan spaces where traffic flow matters, as there are no sharp corners to navigate. Rectangular tables suit longer sofas and more formal arrangements. Square tables work well when two sofas face each other.

Material affects both the look and practicality of the table. Marble and glass surfaces are striking but show marks easily and benefit from regular cleaning. Oak and solid wood options are more forgiving day to day and develop character over time. For a living room that gets heavy use, a wood or wood-effect finish is generally the more practical choice.

For additional surface space alongside your coffee table, see our side tables and nest of tables. To complete your living room, browse our full living room furniture range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A good rule of thumb is to choose a coffee table that is around two thirds the length of your sofa. It should sit between 35cm and 45cm away from the sofa so it is easy to reach from a seated position. For a standard three-seater sofa of around 200cm, a coffee table of 120cm to 140cm works well.

A coffee table should ideally sit at a similar height to the seat cushions of your sofa, typically between 40cm and 50cm tall. This makes it easy to reach from a seated position without having to lean forward uncomfortably. Some lower tables at around 35cm work well with higher sofas.

Rectangular coffee tables are the most popular choice in the UK as they suit the majority of sofa arrangements and living room layouts. Round and oval tables are the second most popular, particularly in smaller rooms or homes with children, as the absence of sharp corners is a practical advantage.

The terms are largely interchangeable in UK furniture retail. A cocktail table is an American term that traditionally referred to a low rectangular table placed in front of a sofa. In the UK, the same piece is almost universally called a coffee table regardless of shape or size.

A coffee table is not designed to hold a TV and is generally too low and not deep enough for a stable setup. However, a larger coffee table with storage can work as a media surface in a very small room where a dedicated TV unit is not practical. For TV storage, a purpose-built TV table is a better solution.