10 Unique Coffee Tables To Add Statement Style
Every year we scour the globe in search of the extraordinary — the designs that delight and the ones that take your breath away. We do so knowing that they’ll become the centrepiece of contemporary interiors, a focal point around which to gather with the ones you love most.
One design that embodies this sentiment is the modern coffee table. At once a practical necessity and an exciting design opportunity, it is a staple of stylish living rooms. With so many options to choose from, we thought we’d take some time to share a quick shortlist of the most unique coffee tables we’ve come across in 2020.
Amerigo Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia
Organic silhouettes and luxe details define this stylish table from Cattelan Italia. Available in nine different sizes, it looks beautiful as a stand-alone piece or in delicate clusters.
Pinwheel Coffee Table by &Tradition
Slim and shapely, Hvidt & Mølgaard’s Pinwheel is a rediscovered mid-century classic. First designed in 1953, its elegantly sliced silhouette can be slotted together with other items from the collection to form lithe benches or spherical tables.
Explorer Coffee Tables by BD Barcelona
Colours and volume collide in this playful collection from BD Barcelona. Named the Explorer, each table exerts a sculptural allure that is underscored by the jelly-bean like supports of its base. The brainchild of Spanish industrial designer, Jaime Hayon, it’s high-design made fun.
Colosseo Coffee Tables by B&B Italia
The Colosseo Coffee Table isn’t your typical example of Japanese design. The latest in the ongoing collaboration between Naoto Fukasawa and B&B Italia, it does, however, reveal the Japanese designer’s deep understanding of heritage and place. A stylish table-cum-pouf, its arch-shaped grooves recall the majesty of the Roman colosseum, a mini piece of furnitecture that can be enjoyed indoors or out.
Eros Low Tables by Agapecasa
Continuing with the sculptural seduction is the Eros Collection by Agapecasa. Crafted entirely from precious marble, it features special gravity joints, each of which has been carefully calculated to ensure that the conical legs lock the top into position.
Tortuga Coffee Tables by Porada
Meaning ‘turtle’ in English, Tortuga is a stunning collection of coffee tables. The beautiful veneers reveal Porada’s mastery of all things wood and make for a charming addition to contemporary living rooms.
Planet Coffee Table by Bontempi Casa
Up until now, celestial-inspired design has traditionally been the preserve of contemporary lighting brands — the wonders of the universe manifesting as starry glass pendants or delicate chandeliers. However, with the launch of the Planet Coffee Table, it seems that the heavens have been brought down to earth again — and the results are beautiful. Bontempi Casa‘s latest design features a spherical brass-n-marble table, orbited by a delicate upper shelf — a creative alternative to the classic nesting table.
Epic Coffee Tables by Gubi
Much like the Colosseo series, Gubi’s Epic collection also references the monolithic architecture of ancient civilizations. Hewn entirely from precious travertine, these hexagonal beauties revive an ancient way of building and thinking about design. Simple yet impactful, their pared-back form emphasises the materiality of stone, the natural beauty of its veins and the honesty of all that comes from the Earth.
Nori Coffee Table by Gallotti & Radice
At the other end of the design spectrum are Gallotti & Radice’s bestselling Nori tables. All Art Deco elegance, they are proof that hard furnishings can be made soft through beautiful upholstery and daring finish combinations. Ideal for use in both classic and contemporary schemes, they promise to add tactility to any setting.
Nono Coffee Table by Menu
Old Hollywood glam gets a Scandi twist in this versatile collection from Menu. Elegant legs make way for a generous glossy top which promises to boost luminosity throughout the room. Available in a selection of of-the-moment earth tones, it manages to feel muted yet momentous at the same time.
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