I agree that a round table would work best for the center and a square storage piece could also be placed next to the shorter sectional side for storage of the noted items.

This is tear-shaped / another is pie-shaped....

I think a round or oval one also, with a bottom shelf for easy access to her magazines and such.

I have a similar sofa with chaise, and we got a small coordinating ottoman that we keep a tray on for drinks, etc. and serves as a comfy footrest when watching TV. If you're looking for more of a makeshift workspace from the couch for a computer, notebook, etc. it should be higher than a standard coffee table. Like this style:

This would work. coffee table

I agree with either round or oval shape..or two round tables maybe nesting ones..now it's the matter of the right diameter-that, i wouldn't know-need dimensions..

agree with introducing a bit of shine/other material

smth like

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/chevron-inlay-coffee-table?category=furniture-coffee-end-tables&color=004

(chevron isn't my favorite pattern, just as an example of materials brought together -a bit of wood, a bit of marble, a bit of metal)

or I suppose small round or oval ottoman would work too, topped with tray/s..also comfier to walk around it..but then I'd make distinctively different color or pattern even..or texture, like leather..or velvet..in short should be upholstered but hard enough..not a pouf

I admit I can't find one right away..will take some browsing

https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/bungalow-rose-caress-round-ottoman-bnrs5361.html?piid%5B0%5D=21964977&piid=21964977

here, they've got several fabrics to choose from..

https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/farrwood-ottoman-dbyh5708.html?piid=20717881

this one is oit of stock..pity since it reads light..

https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/kylie-ottoman-sbyj1533.html

that's too high probably...not cheap either-nothing there is, otherwise I like a lot of what they offer..but so cheerful I'll share anyways..:)

https://www.onekingslane.com/p/4713665-kate-ottoman-citrine-velvet.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&page=4&refType=&from=fn&catnav=101383

Round nesting tables as needed either on the sides or in the center. It's a tight squeeze for a full-size coffee table though you can move your current one to the side of the chaise for storage.

I agree a small round table

I would either do a small round or square coffee table with a bottom shelf or small round or square nesting tables.

Your problem is that sectional .... it's too big for that space so there is no room for a coffee table.

have you tried using a multi dimensional table, something small in diameter and not too tall but with multiple layers to expand space and storage but still fit between the couch?