The Best Ikea Coffee Tables That Balance Function and Aesthetic

Affordable and streamlined, Ikea's Lack Coffee Table ($50) is a cost-effective, simple option for anyone prioritizing function over frills. This coffee table is available in three color options — a light wood stain, dark brown, and white — and features a shelf beneath the tabletop for added storage of books, knick-knacks, and more.

The Ikea Vittsjö Coffee Table ($65) marries a minimalist design with a modern silhouette. The round shape works well in small spaces, although two of these tables positioned side by side looks just as beautiful in a larger living room. The glass tabletop also offers an elegant, clean look, while the bottom shelf can house throw blankets, storage bins, and more.

Many small-space coffee tables skimp on aesthetic, too, but not the Lövbacken Side Table ($70). This option doubles as a small coffee table and an end table, and while it doesn't boast any strategic storage, the table's vibrant wood veneer and gold accents on its legs make up for it.

If your most important coffee table considerations are sturdiness and a traditional, crowd-pleasing look, allow us to suggest the Ikea Lunnarp Coffee Table ($55). The wood grain is rich and timeless, as is the design, which features a handy shelf for additional under-table storage. If you love the look of this table, but not the wood, it's available in white, too.

Couch-dwellers, this one's for you. Whether you're working from the sofa more than usual or you just want a comfy spot for dinner and a movie at home, the Ikea Trulstorp Coffee Table ($130) will come in clutch. Not only does this lift-top coffee table bring a sturdy surface right to you, but it boasts ample storage underneath the tabletop that's completely hidden when the top isn't lifted.

Once in your space, the Ikea Frötorp Coffee Table ($190) will instantly elevate the vibes with a modern accent. The round, tiered silhouette is already a departure from some more dated coffee table looks; not to mention, the sleek, shiny black tabletop and anthracite marble underneath introduce a luxe, clean, elegant look to any space.

At about 55 inches wide, Ikea's Listerby Coffee Table ($190) is a classic option for those in search of a large surface for guests to sit around. The dark stained oak veneer is durable and stunning, and this silhouette is available in a classic oak stain as well. The slatted storage shelf underneath still leaves ample room for the coffee table necessities.

The square Ikea Liatorp Coffee Table ($300) perfectly balances display, aesthetic, and function. The classic design will blend with multiple interior aesthetics, while a lower shelf offers ample room to keep whatever you or guests need handy. Even more, the sliding drawer beneath the glass tabletop offers an excellent, safe space to put your favorite keepsakes on display.

For those living in small spaces or those who need a bit more versatility with their coffee table setup, Ikea's Stockholm Nesting Tables ($280) are a prime pick. For under $300, you'll get two durable yet easily movable nesting tables to organize and reorganize as you see fit, and with a timeless walnut veneer to boot.

There's tons to love about Ikea's Stockholm Coffee Table ($300). For one, the design is excellent for narrow spaces, and the small, textured shelf underneath the tabletop ensures you don't have to skimp on storage. Combined with the classic wood stain, the narrow oval shape keeps this coffee table feeling modern and versatile, fitting particularly well with Scandinavian or midcentury modern interior design aesthetics.