(Credit: Photography: Sue Stubbs / Styling: Jessica Bellef)
Take it from someone who delayed choosing a coffee table for months after we moved into our new apartment…a coffee table is absolutely crucial for any living room. Not only is it a place to pop your favourite beverage and snacks as you watch the latest binge-worthy show, it also serves as an opportunity to showcase coffee table trinkets like coffee table books, artisan vases, magazines, scented candles, and more.
Simply put, a living room feels incomplete without a coffee table, and the months I sat in my lounge without one had me questioning why I didn’t start my shopping journey for one sooner.
With a few near-misses of water glasses balanced on the sofa arm, or worse, having to pause the TV to go to the kitchen to fetch a sip every 20 minutes, I knew I needed to bite the bullet and order a coffee table, stat.
And if you’re like me and you’re serious about choosing the perfect coffee table, this guide will be your saviour. With choices aplenty, a rectangular coffee table is one of my top choices when recommending a coffee table for the modern home. It’s a popular choice for many thanks to its larger surface area and versatile nature (board games night, anyone?).
So, to save you from making the same mistakes I did, I’ve chosen the best rectangular coffee tables on the market in Australia below so you can complete your living room set-up now (rather than later).
2024’s TOP RECTANGULAR COFFEE TABLES
- Peri coffee table, $599, Castlery (here’s why)
- Hamptons Coastal coffee table, $399, Temple & Webster (here’s why)
- Cantara marble rectangular coffee table, $399, Temple & Webster (here’s why)
The best rectangular coffee tables 2024
01
Peri coffee table
$599, Castlery
Do you love a rectangular coffee table but don’t love the look of sharp edges? This rectangular coffee table from Castlery is for you. With the qualities of a rounded coffee table but with the added surface area you get from a rectangular one – it really is the best of both worlds. The Peri coffee table exudes mid-century modern charm, and its walnut veneer makes it a sophisticated and stylish pick. The centre console is also perfect for storing coffee table books, board games, remote controls, and more.
Materials: walnut veneer with engineered wood, powder-coated steel
Key features:
- Modern walnut veneer finish
- Spacious centre console for storage
- Slimline legs
02
Hamptons Coastal coffee table
$399, Temple & Webster
Looking to complete that classic Hamptons look? This rectangular coffee table from Temple & Webster will seal the deal. Featuring cross-brace ends synonymous with Hamptons-styled furniture, a crisp white finish, and elegant profiling, it will make for the perfect centrepiece in your home.
Materials: MDF, zinc hardware
Key features:
- Ample storage shelves
- Cross-brace design
03
Cantara marble rectangular coffee table
$1969, OneWorld
Crafted with mango wood and marble, this rectangular coffee table is a unique piece with a slight coastal flair.
Materials: mango wood, marble
Key features:
- Large storage shelf
- Natural mango wood variations
04
Quarry rectangle coffee table
$1044 (usually $1099), Freedom
With a seamless glass table top and a timber wood frame, this rectangular coffee table from Freedom is a sleek addition to any living room. Plus, its clear glass tabletop gives the illusion of a bigger living space, too.
Materials: glass, timber wood
Key features:
- Glass table top
- Timber wood legs
- Rounded rectangular design
05
Manhattan coffee table in Walnut
$1299, Lounge Lovers
The Manhattan coffee table from Lounge Lovers features an original design by UK designer, Alex Moran. It’s a sleek rectangular coffee table that celebrates the joys of mid-century design.
Materials: American poplar wood, MDF
Key features:
- Solid wood construction
- Mid-century modern design
06
Imogen coffee table in natural
$703 (usually $740), Interior Secrets
Ideal for a cosy and inviting living room, the Imogen coffee table in natural features a generous tabletop that is perfect for board game nights after dinner.
Materials: engineered wood, solid wood
Key features:
- Pillar-style legs
- Capacious tabletop
- Also available in black
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