Choosing a Coffee Table for Your Living Space
A coffee table often sits at the centre of the living room, so proportion is as important as material or form. Consider the size of your sofa and surrounding seating, the available circulation space and how you use the table day to day. A generous table can anchor a larger setting, while a smaller coffee table can provide a useful surface without overwhelming a more compact room. Explore our Sofas, Modular Sofas and Lounge & Occasional Chairs when planning the wider seating arrangement.
Round, Oval and Square Coffee Tables
The shape of a coffee table can change how it relates to the furniture around it. Round and oval coffee tables introduce curved forms and can work particularly well where circulation around the table is important. Square and rectangular tables create a more defined relationship with the lines of a sofa, while irregular and sculptural forms can introduce another element to the setting. Rather than choosing shape in isolation, consider the proportions of the complete seating arrangement and how comfortably the table can be reached from each seat.
Timber and Marble Coffee Tables
Material plays an important role in the character of a coffee table. Timber brings natural variation through grain, tone and texture, with oak and darker timbers offering distinctly different expressions. Marble introduces colour, veining and the individual variation of natural stone, while mixed-material designs can create contrast between the tabletop and supporting structure. For smaller surfaces positioned alongside seating, explore our Side Tables.
Explore Coffee Tables at Huset
Explore coffee tables online or visit Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected designs, materials and finishes. Our collection includes coffee tables from established and emerging international brands across a range of proportions and materials. If there is a particular table you would like to see, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consider the proportions of your sofa and surrounding seating, along with the space needed to move comfortably around the table. The coffee table should be accessible from the seating without dominating the arrangement.
The best shape depends on your seating arrangement and available space. Round and oval coffee tables can soften a setting and allow easier movement around curved edges, while square and rectangular tables can relate naturally to longer sofas and more structured layouts.
They can be. A round coffee table has no projecting corners and can allow movement around the table from different directions. Overall diameter is still important, so compare the table dimensions with the available floor space.
Timber introduces natural grain, texture and tonal variation into a living space. Different timber species and finishes can produce quite different expressions, from lighter oak through to deeper brown tones.
Marble is a natural stone and should be protected from spills, acidic substances and abrasive cleaning products. Care requirements can vary between products and finishes, so follow the instructions provided for the individual table.
Selected coffee tables can be viewed at Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne. As showroom displays change, contact the Huset team before visiting if you would like to see a particular design.
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