Stylish Coffee Tables On Any Budget

Okay guys, every bachelor needs a coffee table. Also known as a cocktail table, the coffee table is a practical piece of furniture. Serving as the axis to which a seating group is placed around, the coffee table should naturally become the center of attention. And as with any piece of furniture, let the design of your coffee table reflect your personality and individual style.

Explore some stylish and innovative alternatives to the coffee table, without sacrificing good design, or your budget:

 

IKEA Ramvik Coffee Table - $129.00

Emphasized by its strong horizontal planes and substantial structure, the Ramvik coffee table by Ikea is a masculine piece that could make a statement in any contemporary living space. With broad surfaces and clean lines, this coffee table has a cubist feel that avoids becoming too heavy with its open bottom. The natural wood inspired finish and tempered glass top are a perfect balance of materials - drawing focus to the linear qualities of the piece. Two drawers allow for storage of movies, books, and magazines. Priced at $129 and available in two color choices, the Ramvik coffee table is an affordable, sleek option.

 

Pottery Barn Rhys Coffee Table - $699.00

Take a more traditional approach to the coffee table with the rich, mahogany Rhys coffee table from Pottery Barn. Great for creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, this coffee table has an understated beauty with a mission style structure, while still remaining masculine. Its dark, mahogany wood tone adds a value of richness and beauty to your seating group. With both open and closed storage, this coffee table allows you to have out what you want to be seen and to hide away what you don’t. Priced at 699 dollars, the Rhys coffee table offers three generously sized drawers, antique bronze finished hardware, and a simple, timeless silhouette.

 

Design Within Reach Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table - $1299.00

Inspire conversation with the Noguchi table from Design Within Reach. Its sculptural qualities allow it to not only serve as a coffee table, but as a piece of art. Its modern design, soft lines and organic shape set it apart from traditional coffee tables. The base is constructed of a two- part, tri- pod style structure and is carved from solid wood, available in three tones. The top is an ameba-shaped piece of glass that gracefully rests on top of the base. This table has a sculptural beauty, and a practical glass surface that is conducive for entertaining.

 

Note: If you’re notorious for putting your feet up, maybe you should invest in a large upholstered ottoman, rather than a coffee table. It can easily be used for resting drinks on with just a tray or two on top. But, please, in any case, don’t forget to use a coaster.

 

		Andrew Burke