Best Modern Coffee Tables

Updated October 2019
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Pros
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Best of the Best
Monarch Specialties
Tempered Glass Coffee Table
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Bottom Line

This stylish table looks more expensive than it actually is.

Pros

The glass legs give this table a charming floating effect, and the tempered glass surface looks great. For a less expensive modern coffee table, this is an excellent choice. Comes in five color choices and measures 44"L x 22"W x 16"H.

Cons

The tempered glass surface can be difficult to clean.

King's Brand
Modern Design Chrome Finish Glass Top Cocktail Coffee Table
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A simple glass-top coffee table that's easy to assemble.

Pros

This glass-top table has a minimalist design that will work in any modern-style living room. Measures 39.37"L x 19.7"W x 15.75"H.

Cons

Legs may be slightly wobbly where they meet the glass surface.

Best Bang for the Buck
DHP
Parsons Modern Coffee Table
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A good-looking table for a fraction of the price of other coffee tables.

Pros

For a sleek coffee table, it doesn't get much cheaper than this. This table is sturdy and requires no tools to assemble. Comes in four color options and measures 39"L x 19"W x 17.5"H.

Cons

Lightweight particleboard is easily scratched.

Coaster Home Furnishings
Shearwater Coffee Table
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The table's narrow base gives it a small footprint for its size.

Pros

The curved supports give this table a look like no other. We love the sleek glass surface and the narrow base. Measures 50"L x 28"W x 18.5"H inches.

Cons

The glass top scratches easily.

Zinus
Modern Studio Collection Deluxe Rectangular Coffee Table
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Bottom Line

A reliable table with a lower shelf.

Pros

This simple table is easy to assemble and is sturdy despite its lightness. The wood finish is convincing, making this a great cheaper option. Comes in two color options and measures 42"L x 21"W x 18"H

Cons

The wood and metal both scratch easily.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

20 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
155 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Stylish, edgy, and minimalist are some of the words you could use to describe a modern coffee table. Modern, or contemporary, coffee tables are available in a variety of different forms. Some seem downright normal, while others would be right at home in an art museum. Modern coffee tables frequently rely on glass tops and metal bases in their construction. If your home décor leans towards contemporary, this style of coffee table might be right for you. When shopping for one, check if it has any shelving or storage options (less likely than other styles). Also give thought to how easy it will be to keep clean, as some of these sacrifice ease of use to overall design.

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Monarch Specialties

Tempered Glass Coffee Table

Monarch Specialties

Tempered Glass Coffee Table

This stylish table looks more expensive than it actually is.
$99
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King's Brand

Modern Design Chrome Finish Glass Top Cocktail Coffee Table

King's Brand

Modern Design Chrome Finish Glass Top Cocktail Coffee Table

A simple glass-top coffee table that's easy to assemble.

$75
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DHP

Parsons Modern Coffee Table

DHP

Parsons Modern Coffee Table

A good-looking table for a fraction of the price of other coffee tables.
$34
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Coaster Home Furnishings

Shearwater Coffee Table

Coaster Home Furnishings

Shearwater Coffee Table

The table's narrow base gives it a small footprint for its size.
$328
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Zinus

Modern Studio Collection Deluxe Rectangular Coffee Table

Zinus

Modern Studio Collection Deluxe Rectangular Coffee Table

A reliable table with a lower shelf.
$244

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