Contemporary Coffee Tables: Elevate Your Living Room with Style & Substance

In modern interiors, the coffee table isn’t just a place to rest your cup – it’s a design anchor, a functional surface and a statement piece. If you’re looking for a **contemporary coffee table** that blends craftsmanship, premium materials and aesthetic versatility, our curated selection at 4 Living offers something exceptional.

Why Choose a Contemporary Coffee Table?

Contemporary design focuses on clean lines, refined materials and functionality without fuss. A contemporary coffee table will:

• Act as a focal point without overwhelming your space.
• Use high-quality materials (solid wood, marble, veneers) to age beautifully.
• Offer adaptability – whether you favour round shapes, rectangular forms or storage-friendly designs.

Featured Tables You’ll Love

Ethnicraft Oak Coffee Table Bok

Crafted from solid sustainably-sourced oak, this piece from the Bok family brings minimalist elegance and function together. Measuring 120 × 60 × 40 cm, it’s designed to “attract attention without diverting it from the items you choose to display”. 

Ethnicraft Dark Wood Coffee Table Pebble PI

This dark-wood version (a rich, deep tone) offers the flowing, sculptural silhouette of the PI collection. It’s ideal for adding a sense of organic sophistication to a living room.

Ethnicraft Dark Wood Side Table PI

While technically a side-table, its matching collection styling means the PI side table complements the coffee table beautifully – ideal if you have a modular living room set or want cohesive visuals.

Ethnicraft Oak Coffee Table Nordic

A nod to Nordic minimalism: light oak, clean form and timeless proportions give this table versatility across both modern and classic interiors.

Ethnicraft Oak Boomerang Coffee Table

With curved edges and tapered legs, the Boomerang table combines mid-century appeal with contemporary craftsmanship – perfect for homes seeking character without clutter.

Ethnicraft Oak Side Table Bok

Again from the Bok family, this side table version allows you to pair a coffee table and side table from the same aesthetic language – great for consistency across your space.

Ethnicraft Dark Wood Coffee Table Brutalist

A bold, dark-wood piece with a heavier presence – the “brutalist” moniker hints at carve and form that make a strong design statement while still functioning as your everyday table.

Ethnicraft Oak Roller Max Round Coffee Table

Designed by Jacques Deneef, this versatile oak table includes hidden-storage functionality – the removable top lets you hide toys, throws or magazines.

Ethnicraft Roller Max Oak Round Side Table

The side-table version matched to the Roller Max coffee table – great if you want coordination across furniture pieces in your living room.

Bohemia Dark Wood Coffee Table

Not limited to Ethnicraft – this dark wood mango-solid table offers boho-inspired detailing and modern sensibility. At 90 × 90 × 40 cm, it’s a strong square format for larger seating areas.

Kensington Marble Square Coffee Table

For a contemporary twist, this marble-top square table uses Banswara marble with white base and black & purple veining – a premium material choice in a compact 80 × 80 × 40 cm size. 

How to Choose the Right Coffee Table for Your Space

Here are a few practical considerations:

• Proportion: Ensure the coffee table is about two-thirds the length of your sofa and leaves space around for walking zones.
• Shape: Round and square tables soften movement in a room especially if you have children; rectangular or oval tables offer more surface area.
• Material & Finish: Solid wood brings warmth; dark woods create drama; marble adds luxury; storage-friendly designs (like the Roller Max) add function.
• Style Coordination: Match with your existing furniture collection (e.g., Ethnicraft collections) to maintain consistency and reduce visual clutter.
• Practical Needs: Do you need hidden storage? A removable top? Lightweight? Think about how you use your living space day-to-day.

Why Shop at 4 Living?

When you buy your contemporary coffee table from 4 Living, you benefit from over 20 years of experience, a customer-service team rated Excellent on Trustpilot, free UK delivery, and expert advice when you’re selecting high-end furnishings.

Browse our full coffee table collection and find the one that suits your style and space.