Sculptural Coffee Tables That Steal the Spotlight
A coffee table anchors the living room functional, stylish, and often the centerpiece of the space. While many stick to classic designs, some tables break the mold with bold shapes, unexpected materials, and artistic flair. Here are a few that turn everyday function into standout form.
Unusual Materials
Like a well-coiffed crown of fringe, this round coffee table by Fernando Laposse for AGO Projects Studio is colorful and truly different. The base of the table is made from pinewood covered with a naturally tinted sisal that looks like horsehair. The glass top shows off the pink material, highlighting the shine and dimension as it curves over the base and into the center hole.
Handcrafted and Natural
Natural materials are finding great favor these days and stone-topped tables have great, unique appeal. This collection of tables by Lawson-Fenning has marvelously patterned tops that exude a natural feel. Used in a grouping to replace a single coffee table or positioned as a solo piece, these stone rounds have light, midcentury-style wooden legs keep the look fresh.
Shape Meets Storage
Iconic Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani was known for Tecno, which became a world-leading manufacturer of office designs. Founded allowing with his brother Fulgencio, design for the office. This fabulous coffee table is one of his designs, crafted from brushed steel in a folded design that provides essential tablespace along with a spot for storing — and highlighting — a few books.
Abstract Notions
Undulating and bright, the base of the FOSantoma coffee table is an abstract sculpture, holding up the glass top. Designed by FOS (born Thomas Poulsen), it is the product of a collaboration with Etage Projects of Denmark. It is sculpted from Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, which is a plastic that in its final form is like rubber, but is still very tough.
Expansive and Organic
Some of the most outstanding coffee table designs ignore conventions and have an organic shape that can’t be categorized, like this one presented by the Friedman Benda Gallery. Three supports instead of the typical four legs are a prominent design feature of this white table.
Graphically Oriented
Carrara and Marquinia marble feature in this coffee table by rockstar Spanish designer Jamie Hayon. His signature style motif is inlaid in the top, adding a contemporary flair to the dark, veined marble. This table combines a storied material like marble with his fresh new graphic designs.
Sectional Table
William Coggin’s Pseudopodia Coffee Table from Galerie Scene Ouvert is made of glazed ceramic stoneware and split into three modular pieces. Its name and design are inspired by biological pseudopodia—temporary protrusions used by cells for movement. The table mimics this with textured spikes and voids, giving it a dynamic, organic look despite its solid form.
Textured Wood
This sculptural coffee table by Paul Benson and Paul Davis (PAUL & PAUL) is crafted from stack-laminated walnut. Its surface is dotted with carved divots that reveal the layered wood grain beneath, creating a richly tactile design. Inspired by the texture of morel mushrooms, the piece blends organic form with refined craftsmanship.
Fantastical
Nicholas Weddell’s Kitty is a playful, grotesque piece crafted from stoneware, porcelain, and foaming white glaze. Though labeled an ottoman, its size and surreal presence make it a standout coffee table. With eyeball details and a creature-like form, it blends sculpture and furniture in a way that’s both bizarre and captivating.
An Industrial Bent
Like the curving tip of a rolling wave, the industrial steel of this coffee table base glows with an unexpected sheen. Created by Kin and Company, the multicolored surface of the metal was achieved using a special heat treatment that realigns the surface molecules for a vibrantly reflective finish.
Colorful Wheels
These colorful, pie chart-inspired coffee tables feature mosaic tops with bold, geometric sections and mismatched edge colors. Their playful design and unexpected details like side colors that extend beyond their top divisions make them standout pieces for modern or eclectic interiors.
Modular and Moveable
This flexible coffee table by Molo is made from paper and doubles as an ottoman. Designed to fold away for easy storage, it’s part of a sustainable collection offering modular, portable alternatives to traditional furniture. Optional tops can be added for a more conventional surface.
A Colorful Splash
Whether you see an inkblot or something else in these coffee tables, they are definitely a splash of color. Designed by Odile Decq for Philippe Gravier gallery, the lacquered wood pieces are bright and smooth, with totally organic shapes. Magnificent choices for a modern, minimalist room or a very eclectic art-focused space, these unique coffee tables are the definition of functional art.
Multilevel and multicolored, this coffee table takes lucite acrylic to a whole new level. Called the Bon Bon, it does indeed look like a pile of colorful candies. Designed by Marco Pettinari and produced by the lucite experts at Poliedrica in Italy, it is a stunner. Each of the table sections is a different hue and together they look like a sculpture more than a table but make no mistake, this is a totally functional coffee table.
YIELD Designs puts the focus on planes and angles with the Sundial coffee table. As light shines on the table, the shifting shadows cast from the colorful acrylic base add another dimension to the table. The clear glass top lets you appreciate and contemplate the interior construction. It’s a deceptively simple design that presents some very complex ideas.
Naturally Focused
Organic in form and materials, this coffee table by Rogan Gregory is very natural looking. It’s a very textural, neutral piece that quietly attracts attention. Inspired by hu water, time and the elements shape the world the artist says that he “meditates on lines and proportion until he achieves a sense of balance, harmony and truth.” That driving force really emerges in this coffee table because of its very elemental, earthy vibe. It is presented by R and Company.
Stone Scenario
The Geology Table by Chen Chen and Kai Williams features split stones polished on one side and arranged like a jigsaw puzzle on a steel frame. Each unique slab showcases natural patterns and colors, while the layered layout casts striking shadows—turning the table into both a surface and a sculpture.
Works of Steel
Artist Stefan Rurak’s Concrete and Steel Low Table is a distinctive piece that offers up a range of colors and a host of textures. Crafted from steel, each one has a patina that was applied by hand, including splashes and stains that make them unique and immensely attractive. The one-of-a-kind coffee tables are durable and meant to become a family heirloom. The clash of textures and industrial look between the top and the base add new dimensions to the striking look.
Irregularly shaped, green and glittered, Brecht Wright Gander’s Ode to the Wrong Angle Table is everything you don’t expect in a coffee table. Gander starts with found objects that he sculpts and manipulates into shape. These are then carved, cast in aluminum and powder-coated in jewel tones. The final touch is a coating of glitter that makes the table even bolder.