In a living room, the coffee table often feels like an afterthought, the last piece of furniture you buy after you know how big the sofa is.
We have nothing against square or rectangular furniture (watch for our upcoming posts on those topics), but we will say for the record that a round outdoor coffee table has the friendliest shape.
Australia-based designer Trent Jansen’s stainless steel Tidal Coffee Table is available with a powder coated or electro polished finish and measures 29.5 inches in diameter.
Constructed of sustainably harvested teak, a Finn Coffee Table measures measures 41.5 inches in diameter and is available with either black powder-coated or brushed stainless steel fittings; on sale for $548 (marked down from $685) at DWR.
Ferm Living’s large Marble Table measures 27.75 inches in diameter and has a powder coated steel frame and a solid marble top; not available online, it is €368.
Made of powder coated aluminum, weather-resistant Outdoor Cluster Tables by Christian Woo are available in two colors and three diameters, from 23 to 35 inches; from $680 to $1,150 depending on size from The Future Perfect.
A Jardine Coffee Table made of tropical mix hardwood is 32.25 inches in diameter and is on sale for $229.99 marked down from $319 at West Elm.
Made of recycled milk jugs, a Satellite Round Cocktail Table by Loll comes in 10 colors including Charcoal as shown and measures 36 inches in diameter; $748 from Y Living.
A 31-inch teak Djuro Lounge Table from Denmark-based Skargaarden is $860 from Horne.
A Serac Coffee Table available in three finishes including black as shown is made of powder coated stainless steel and measures 33.5 inches in diameter; $1,343 from All Modern.
From Barlow Tyrie’s Haven collection, a 40-inch teak Conversational Table is $1,289 from Curran Home.
A solid cast aluminum Henry Coffee Table made in the USA is available in three colors including black as shown and is $649 from Rejuvenation.