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Coffee Table Advice

8 years ago

I have attached a photo of my living room and need help with a coffee table. I'm trying to keep it minimalistic so glass and brass would be a great option BUT i also want to incorporate some marble into it to give a luxe feel and match my dining room table in the connecting room. I have a very modern look and need advice on a coffee table that would keep the room lighter and airy. The gold and marble are the most desired aspects of a table, i think the glass is needed and I'd really love the geometric aspect of the table. Trying to avoid clutter but would like a shelf as well. I know this is a lot to ask and any advice is greatly appreciated. I have attached images of tables which I like but have an issue with for some reason or another. Please help!













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  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I like your 3rd choice best but I think this would look fabulous. The legs complement the furniture legs. Classic....


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  • 8 years ago

    Sorry, I don't have any single choice for you. Hard to know what to recommend without knowing why each of the above is unacceptable. Perhaps check out Kathy Kuo's Modern Classic selection? https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/CollectionList/Modern-Classic~coffee-tables/0/whatsnew/NA/NA?pfilt=JTdCJTIyc3RyY29sbGlkJTIyJTNBJTIyOSUyMiU3RA==

  • 8 years ago
    My apologies, I do like all of those table and I’m trying to decide which would look best ...I’m just not in love with any.

    Feel free to add new suggestions or pick from the tables posted.
  • 8 years ago

    I think chrome in your coffee table style would look best with the other elements in the room. The gold seems "off" for the floor color. The nail heads and knobs on your console is silver as well. You have mixed wood tones in the floor, console and accent chairs, so adding another wood could work nicely. And, save you some windex time. :)

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  • 8 years ago

    West Elm

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  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Thomasville coffee table

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  • 8 years ago

    Now I understand. Sounds like you need to eliminate some of your contenders,you've too many. I would eliminate any that aren't the right size; all that stray too far into Glam category since your room looks like an MCM/Glam amalgam: and I'd eliminate the tables with excess geometry at the base because they will date quickly and distract from the classic design of your chairs too much. Next,decide if a marble tray would work to introduce the marble element you want? Lastly,are they within the budget you've set? Now,since I don't know the size needed or your preferred budget,only tables 2,3,4 and 11 look like contenders within those parameters. (& 2 and 3 are only in contention if you think a marble tray suits you) Of course,my parameters aren't necessarily yours. This is just a way to think about it when you're spoiled for choice. ....and have you considered/eliminated rounds or ovals?

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    From CB2

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  • 8 years ago

    @Darzy - I really love your first suggestion, but not sure about the shape of the actual glass. Thank you!

    @celerygirl - I love this table, but I went to the site and I don't see any pricing. Any idea? This might be my fave one. My couch is 82" long with the seat at 19" - what do you think of the size of the table against it? The height looks fine .

    @hollybar - thank you so much for the analysis! Great way to break it down. I'm seeing a lot of suggestions for a non-rectangular table - style wise, i'm liking the suggestion from celery girl and mjlb. Which do you think evokes the glam and mcm style (you hit it on the head)? If I were to choose one of the tables which you broke mine down into, I'd say 3,4,11 or the two suggestions. Please lend me some more advice to narrow down! (They are all within budget).

    @mjlb - thank you! Love this table but it's on back order. Will consider.

    So everyone - thank you for the help - it's down to my table selections #3, 4, or 11 or the suggestion of celerygirl or mjlb. Any more advice is greatly appreciated!

  • 8 years ago

    @groveraxle - thank you. so you think the rectangular table would look best, but not clutter the room? The reason I'm considering the options above are because I need to keep it airy and light. Any suggestion? RE: little things on the table - i'm in a new house and unpacking, all of that will move as soon as i have the table. After that , I'll add a bit of color pops such as pillows and wall art.

  • 8 years ago


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  • 8 years ago


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  • 8 years ago

    Do you want people sitting at both the couch and the chairs to comfortably reach the table,does not matter, or are you planning something for between the chairs? The Thomasville table is a 43 inch round,the CB2 is an oval 40" by 25". Would function differently. Both are an inch or two lower than your couch seat.

    Personally, I lean rectangle & mixed materials (glass and marble= more glam,glass and wood = more MCM) for the space. Of course,could be that Grover's dog is controlling my aesthetics.

  • 8 years ago

    @groveraxle - thanks so much - i really like it! If you can find more art to recommend, I'd definitely appreciate it!

    @hollybar - I was really planning to put a small garden stool or something like that for in between the chairs, but I would like the coffee table to be somewhat functional. This isn't the main sitting room for guests - I have another den, so this would be somewhat more formal.

    So for rounds - which are you leaning towards and why the CB2 or the Thomasville - I'm tied with both.

    For rectangles, I am trying to go more glam - so I'm leaning towards 3 or 4 - but 11 is the most budget friendly because I'd have to recreate it (it's an IKEA hack) and i'm not sure how luxe it would end up looking. Your thoughts?

    I dont know why I'm having such a hard time with this!! Thank you!


  • 8 years ago

    I'd lean CB2 because while I think the Thomasville looks ab fab, I wouldn't want to obscure the rug so much. Plus I like the flow ovals create. Rectangle,well I love 4.

  • 8 years ago




  • 8 years ago

    This room’s gonna look fabulous!!

  • 8 years ago
    I like the 4th one if you need more storage if not then the 6th one. However I agree with Darcy’s find.
  • 8 years ago

    Darcy's first find? (I like the first, but not the second). I don't really need the storage, but the look is glamourous. I'm trying to keep the gold in because I think the wood/glass combo might take away the feminine aspect of the room. I might be wrong...

  • 8 years ago


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  • 8 years ago

    @groveraxle - love the pillow and kind of love the art, but not so much the table. I think you are getting a good feel for the look I'm going for. How do you feel about the art below? (I like your taste in art). Also, how do you get stuff into the image of my living room?


  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer, I use Photoshop. One of the reasons I chose that table (and
    some of the previous ones I put in your room) is because they have a bit
    more individuality than the glass and brass at the top of the page. I do like the idea of getting some metallic gold in this space; I'd like to see something a little less common than a glass and brass box.


    Now, as they say, art is personal and you have to make the final choice, but if I were looking to hang something, the only ones above I'd look twice at might be the last two. I try to choose art that fits the vibe of the room, but beyond that, it has to speak to me in some way, usually by invoking a feeling or a story. And it has to keep me interested because I know I'm gonna be looking at it every day for a long time.





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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Hi Jennifer! I found this great coffee table that may like. The table top is marble and the gold finish will for sure complement your blue couch. I have also found a throw pillow that will make your couch looks more well put and luxe. Hope this works. Give us an update!


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  • 8 years ago

    @groveraxle - you are such great help! Thank you thank you thank you! I agree with the glass/brass need without the conventional box (boring) and I could definitely put a marble vase or tray on top if needed. It's the dance between safe and not...and not trying to get something that could get dated quickly. I love the goede art and love that you added yellow/gold art to complement the room. Looks great. Please take a look at my other post that we are writing on for the adjoining dining room - do you think you could help me out on that as well? I am almost settled on art and table for this room and will let you know! I praise you for all the help and your outstanding photoshop skills.

  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer Persaud -- I LOVE your sofa. Where did you get it?

  • 8 years ago
    @ecpt Thank you! I actually bought it on Houzz...it’s the Jennifer Taylor Caroline sofa.
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    First, let me tell you I love everything in your room! Great choice of furniture style and color. I couldn't agree more, a minimalist, simple coffee table is the right choice here.

    Here are some options I think would look great in your living room:


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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Your living room and dining rooms are "Male & Female". It's too bad they don't complement one another.

  • 8 years ago

    @ManhattanHomeDesign Thank you so much! I love the Noguchi Coffee Table (Darcy at the top of this post also recommended something similar) in this room but my only concern was that it wouldn't lend itself to the "glam" part of my design. I want to go a little more glam than MCM, but it's a mix. I was thinking that I could put a gold and marble tray on top it/just accessorize. What do you think?

    Is the glass and brass really necessary to go more glam in this room and if so, I'm no that into the classic rectangle and shelf tables - any options? I need to keep it light and airy, so I've eliminated marble tops. What do you think of the table below? Better or worse than the Noguchi?


  • 8 years ago

    From Anthropologie.

  • 8 years ago
    I have this table and love it. West elm.
  • 8 years ago
    I love west elm coffee tables...
  • 8 years ago
    @groveraxle omg, Anthropologie has so many marble top items now!! What do you think of the rectangle version the table shown?

    These are sort of interesting, too but I’m missing the glass.

    Great lead!
  • 8 years ago

    I like the Binberrie coffee table groveraxle has shown a lot and the Anthropologie one. I like the round shape and the gold frame and angles. I think you need something that isn't a straight rectangle for a little interest. The round repeats the circle of your drum light shade -- the gold make help carry an element into your DR. Another option would be something along this line, though this is not quite what I was looking for.

    Set of 2 Bronze Gold Nesting Coffee Tables, Round Large Modern Minimalist · More Info

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  • 8 years ago

    Hi Everyone!!! Thanks so much for your help on this....After much deliberation (and a few sleepless nights) I have narrowed down the selection of tables down to the following three (I couldn't bring myself to go with the nesting or round tables):

    All three of these tables are within budget. The height of the 3rd is a bit higher than the couch seating, the other two are perfect heights.

    Any input is greatly appreciated (ahem, @groveraxle and @lascatx)...

    Thank you!

  • 8 years ago
    Yes, I’d definitely go with Darzy’s find. Glass table top, abstract bottom made of wood.
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  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    @keri24615 - I also loved that table! But i feel like it leans too much away from the glam part of the equation and is a bit masculine. That table is also much lower than my chairs and I can't find one with a proper height. What do you think of the three tables in my post from 10 minutes ago?

  • 8 years ago

    Of the three tables you just posted, the third would be my choice. I don't care much for the proportions of the other two. Of course, I personally could never do a glass table. Doggy nose prints, you know.

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  • 8 years ago

    Hi Sprout 117-

    Whatever coffee table you are considering for its aesthetics, please consider its weight. You will have to move it (not just lift a corner) to sweep/vacuum around it.

  • 8 years ago

    @groveraxle....exactly my issue...with a dog and a newborn that will become a toddler before I know it the edges and the glass might be something to reconsider. I want glass and brass but really, i might have to go with one of the other ones...still trying to work it out...

  • 8 years ago

    ALL: I'm probably not going to go with the glass and choose one of these - can any one of these keep the airy feel of the room? Any opinions?:

    40x25x17.5

    58x28x17.5 (seems kind of huge...could it work in the room? Would it take away the airy feel?)

    48x20x17

    Thank you!

  • 8 years ago

    I would go with the second one. I prefer a rectangular coffee table in your space. I am not fond of the shelf on the last one it's just asking for more clutter. Keep it simple and airy. The openness of the base and the light top in the second image achieves that in my opinion. I am not sure what the top is made of it but if it's natural stone be sure to seal it. I have a limestone top coffee table that we sealed and it has held up well.

  • 8 years ago
    @pajarito thanks! I took this out of the running as some people say glass and brass cheapen a room..but I want to know: would you choose this one over the others or would you stick with the one you chose?
  • 8 years ago

    Not fond of the glass and brass. The legs seems to mimic your chair legs. I still prefer the third option in your room which is lovely by the way. When choosing a piece of art please buy an original that you fall in love with.

  • 8 years ago

    Of the new choices, I prefer the second. I don't know if it's too long at 58". How long is your sofa?

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  • 8 years ago

    oops I meant to say the second option!

  • 8 years ago

    @groveraxle - the sofa is 82" long... care to photoshop? :) If you do, can you drop the glass brass in there as well? I know you did the oval for me already...


    @pajarito - got it! Thnx...that seems to be the new favorite.


    Again, I'm trying to go just a bit feminine and glam and not overly MCM (though that's the vibe of the room)...this would be my more formal living room.

  • 8 years ago