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From practical items to whimsical accessories, we have some creative ways to curate your coffee table<\/a> .<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Your coffee table<\/a> says a lot about you. It is the focal point of one of the most social rooms in your home, and its curation \u2014 the items you choose to display and how you arrange them \u2014 tells your guests a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not sure where to start, here are some must-have elements, plus some of our favorite pieces for creating a beautiful, considered coffee-table vignette<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Dutch<\/a>
Dutch floral tole tray, 1850<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n


A thoughtfully chosen tray<\/a> serves as both a design element and a practical solution for showing off small objects. This 19th-century Dutch floral tole example<\/a> combines artisanal craftsmanship with global design influences. It could provide an artful background for an intentional composition of candles, books or decorative objects that draws guests’ attention while maintaining visual calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bowls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Arthur<\/a>
Arthur Percy for Gefle scalloped bowl, 1930s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bowls<\/a> occupy an interesting space on the coffee table \u2014 they can hold snacks for guests or decorative objects or function as sculptural forms in themselves. The right one becomes an accent piece, like this Arthur Percy Art Deco scalloped bowl<\/a>, which exemplifies Swedish design at its most refined. The scalloped rim is simultaneously geometric and organic, while the hand-painted details add artisanal uniqueness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coasters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Roger<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Foglizzo<\/a><\/figure>\n
Left: Roger Capron ceramic coasters, ca. 1970<\/a>. Right: Foglizzo 1921 leather coasters, new<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coasters<\/a> shouldn’t be an afterthought \u2014 they can give your table another layer of style while safeguarding it from water rings and heat marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This set of ceramic coasters<\/a> by Roger Capron<\/a>, exhibiting his typical earthy Valluris style, would beautifully complement any coffee table, including his own much sought-after tile-top version<\/a>. And these Foglizzo 1921 Dali leather coasters<\/a>, with their bright orange hue and elevated style, will inject playful luxury into everyday moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Left: Collected Interiors, Rooms That Tell a Story<\/em><\/a> (Rizzoli), by Phillip Mitchell. Right: Artifacts: Fascinating Facts about Art, Artists, and the Art World<\/em><\/a> (Phaidon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Books are perhaps the most revealing elements of a coffee-table curation. They signal intellectual interests, aesthetic values and aspirations, creating visual interest while communicating who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philip Mitchell’s Collected Interiors, Rooms That Tell a Story<\/em><\/a> (Rizzoli) is essential reading for the design-minded. The Rizzoli volume celebrates spaces that authentically reflect their inhabitants, making it the perfect coffee-table companion for anyone serious about interior curation. Artifacts: Fascinating Facts about Art, Artists, and the Art World<\/em><\/a> (Phaidon), meanwhile, offers unexpected insights, making it the ultimate conversation starter.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Giannini
Giannini leather photo album, new<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Photo albums, and the images they contain, speak to the human moments behind design: the gatherings, travels and connections that make a house a home. This example, by Florentine bookbinder Giannini<\/a>, does double duty, preserving memories while acting as a tactile, substantial presence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Tramp<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Left: Tramp art carved wooden box, mid-20th century<\/a>. Right: Line Vautrin La Sir\u00e8ne au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat), ca. 1945-1950<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Decorative boxes<\/a> contribute mystery and intrigue to a vignette. Not only are they sculptural objects in their own right, but they suggest collections within collections, inviting guests to wonder what treasures lie within. They also discreetly conceal the everyday necessities of modern life \u2014 remote controls, chargers \u2014 reducing the clutter that can disrupt visual harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This vintage carved-wood box<\/a> embodies the romance of tramp art \u2014 wooden items meticulously carved by itinerant craftsmen \u2014 conveying the patience and skill of folk artists of a bygone era. On the other hand, La Sir\u00e8ne au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin<\/a>, displaying all the exquisite detail and fantastical imagery that have made the French designer\u2019s boxes collector\u2019s pieces, brings whimsical narrative to a tabletop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Hatsu<\/a>
Hatsu set of three hand-crafted jasmine-scented ceramic candles, new<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Candles<\/a> transcend their practical function, contributing to a relaxed ambience and creating a sensory experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This set of three jasmine-scented ceramic candles by Hatsu<\/a> merges Japanese minimalism with perfumed opulence. Even unlit, Hatsu’s ceramic vessels have a quiet sculptural beauty. Lit, they infuse the room with a delicate jasmine scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lighters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Left: Fratelli Lisi sterling-silver frog lighter, new<\/a>. Center: Catie Curry’s ceramic restaurant matchbox, 2026.<\/a> Right: Herm\u00e8s silver and brass lighter, ca. 1970<\/a>

Of course, a candle unlit is mere potential, waiting for the right tool to ignite it. For a connoisseur of beautiful objects and rituals, an elegant lighter or vintage matchbox is more than practical \u2014 it’s a small luxury that elevates the everyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fratelli Lisi sterling-silver f<\/a>rog<\/a> lighter adds a luminous and humorous accent to a table. Catie Curry’s ceramic restaurant matchbox<\/a> celebrates New York restaurant culture and the intersection of utility and artistry. And this 1970s Herm\u00e8s silver and brass lighter<\/a> represents French haute craftsmanship \u2014 a pocket-sized sculpture expressing European elegance and timeless style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vintage Ashtrays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Set<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Harry's<\/a><\/figure>\n
Left: Set of four Bemelmans Bar ashtrays, 20th century<\/a>. Right: Harry’s Bar ashtray, 1950<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether used for their intended purpose or as sculptural vessels for small treasures, ashtrays<\/a> and catchall dishes weave a further narrative thread into your coffee-table tale. Vintage hotel examples are treasured mementos, recalling wonderful evenings and adventures shared with the people you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This set of Bemelmans Bar ashtrays<\/a> exude the glamour of the legendary New York landmark. More than functional, they serve as portals to a moment in cocktail culture and artistic history. This vintage Harry\u2019s Bar ashtray<\/a>, for its part, brings Venetian refinement into your living room. It can serve as an graceful catchall and perhaps a reminder of a memorable trip to Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sculptures<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Manzanas<\/a>
Manzanas y Naranjas<\/em>, 1980s, by Rafael Muyor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A sculpture can anchor your entire arrangement, or \u2014 if small enough \u2014 provide a chic final flourish among the other items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Rafael Muyor Manzanas y Naranjas<\/em> bronze sculpture<\/a> uses the classical still life to explore contemporary forms. The weight and presence of its material makes the piece impossible to ignore, commanding the center of your table with understated authority.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Karl<\/a>
Karl Hagenauer set of bronze miniature animal sculptures Werkstatte Wien Austria, ca. 1940s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Or you could take a different approach with this set of Karl Hagenauer bronze animals<\/a>, a collection of small sculptures rather than a single dominant one. The stylized Viennese figurines invite close inspection, and arranged in a small grouping, they create visual interest while maintaining a sense of calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your coffee table is ultimately a statement of intent. Whether you fill it with meaningful objects or let its beauty speak for itself, you are telling a story. The most alluring coffee tables \u2014 the ones that make guests pause and linger \u2014 are those where every item has been carefully chosen. They balance aesthetics with functionality, conversation with contemplation, abundance with restraint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you gather around your coffee table, consider what you want to communicate through your choices. Your tabletop is a canvas, and you are the curator, so have fun with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\t

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