Let’s be honest, coffee tables aren’t just for plonking your coffee cup on! They’re great for storing your favourite magazine (ahem!), fancy photography books or lovely smelling candles. And, if you have children, they may be home to many more things! They come in an array of finishes, materials, heights, sizes and shapes; so do some research to find the best one for you. If you’re wondering where to buy coffee tables in Singapore, here are some expert tips and advice on trends to help you on your way.
Soul & Tables
The collection here includes natural wood, stone and mineral pieces. Their key advice is to work out if you’re suited to owning a table made of natural wood before buying. Natural wood will usually change its colour tone over time and with exposure to sunlight. Pieces made of this material also require more care and maintenance. as stain marks can be left if oil or water spills aren’t wiped down quickly.
Coffee table advice – Jonathan Roelandts from Soul & Tables
“It’s always best to use coasters and placemats on natural wood tables and wipe up spillages quickly. But don’t panic, as we also offer complimentary varnishing services for our natural teak pieces, which can help to prevent against water and oil stains.
“Another tip is to go for nesting or glass-top coffee tables for smaller spaces. We carry Ethnicraft accessories including handcrafted nesting sets and low tray-table sets, which are great space-saving solutions for small living rooms.”
What’s trending?
“The new materials we’ve introduced to our coffee tables collection, mineral and mahogany! The mineral finish is a blend of natural mineral powders and pigments blend to form an earthy tone and unique texture. The distinctive mineral finish is made from mineral powders, water, earth, natural colour pigments and metallic powders.”
Soul & Tables
#02-03 & #02-09 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road
Originals
If you’ve played it safe with your sofa or other living-room furniture, coffee tables are a great way to inject some personality into a room. It’s a chance to say a little more about your style, and to add character to a home.
Coffee table advice – Geri Murphy from Originals
“Our advice is to find a table that’s easy to maintain, as it’s a high-use piece of furniture. Also, if you have kids, you want them to survive it – or the other way around, so it needs to be durable, without sharp edges. And it should be able to sustain wear and tear while still looking like a valued piece of furniture.
“A coffee table can be one of those buys that you take through from home to home, and country to country. That’s why choosing wisely is a must, so if you’re wondering where to buy coffee tables here, do come visit us for more advice!”
What trends are you seeing?
“Round tables are proving to be really popular. They break the shape of a space so it looks more interesting visually. Round tables are also slightly safer with toddlers. Instead of a solid timber piece, our oak coffee tables with a marble or terrazzo top are really popular.”
Originals
#05-02/03, 1 Bukit Batok Street 22
Lema
Italian designer furniture brand Lema oozes sophistication and high-quality craftsmanship, and its coffee tables are no different. Understated design with lived-in, light and bright aesthetics defines Lema’s individual pieces. The tables within its range have a timeless appeal that mean they can work with pretty much any home setting.
Coffee table advice – Daniel Magg from Lema
“To work out the ideal height of your table, think about how it will be used; for example, will it be used for meals, resting weary feet, or a place to display your books or scented candles? The height needs to be appropriate for the intended use. Blend the colour of the table with the rug or flooring, and the sofa itself. When choosing the material, consider its environment, taking into account young children or pets in the home.”
What’s trending right now?
“Taller coffee tables! They have a versatility about them that makes them popular.”
Lema is available exclusively from W.Atelier in Singapore.
#01-01, 201 Henderson Road
6270 8828
Black & Walnut
If you’re wondering where to buy coffee tables in Singapore and are on the hunt for designer pieces in a range of styles and silhouettes, then Black & Walnut is definitely worth a visit. From chic and contemporary to more classic designs, the store’s pieces come mainly in American walnut wood, with natural marble and basalt tabletops, and in round, racetrack oval or rectangular shapes.
Coffee table advice – the Black & Walnut team
“It’s vital to define your needs; how much surface space do you need? Make sure you measure the height of your sofa seat height. Your coffee table should be the same height or even lower than your sofa seat height. As a general rule, when thinking about size, the table should be between a half and two-thirds the length of the side of the couch it will be facing. Then there’s the shape; an oval or round shape is more inviting, while a rectangular shape pairs well with longer couches.
“There are plenty of considerations when choosing material. Marble tops exude class and opulence while wood is durable, reliable and accommodating to any room style. Marble, granite and slate coffee tables look best when paired with hardwood floors or muted rugs, while industrial or structural themes pair well with metal coffee tables. If you plan to move the table around often, choose one that’s lightweight. Families with children should pick a material that can handle scratches.”
What’s trending at the moment?
“Right now, it’s eccentric shapes, with geometric lines. This is an easy way to inject a subtle accent into any room style, particularly those with straight and simple lines. Marble or basalt tops are also proving popular, and give a luxurious and sophisticated feel.”
Black & Walnut
Level 1, 43 Keppel Road
Island Living
Here you’ll discover coffee tables in a range of natural, organic textures and materials. This includes teak wood, rattan, mango wood and even concrete. There’s a great variety of styles, from casual, warm rattan tables to those with a sleek black teak finish for a more sophisticated look. No surprise they’re on our list of where to buy coffee tables in Singapore.
Coffee table advice – Denise Vrontas from Island Living
“Consider the seat height of the existing furniture you already own; having a table that is the right height makes all the difference. A nest of lightweight tables can also be very user friendly and is easy to move around to cater for your needs. They can also be used outdoors undercover, making them multi-functional too!”
What’s trending right now?
“Grouped or nesting tables are definitely proving popular, as they are great at space saving. The multi-layered choice offers different heights, and they are easy to move indoors and outdoors. Our concrete tables (pictured) with wine or plant bucket holder have also been in demand.”
#06-04, 8 Kaki Bukit Ave 1, Mapletree Industrial Trust
8028 2571| Islandliving.sg
Scanteak
Crafted with sustainably sourced teak wood, Scanteak’s coffee tables are designed to bring that classic Scandinavian look to your living room. Their coffee table range is designed with the family in mind, with easy-to-maintain materials and gently rounded edges to protect the little ones from scrapes and knocks.
Coffee table advice – Cherie Ngo from Scanteak
Don’t be afraid to invest in quality materials, especially if you’re looking for a long-lasting coffee table. As your coffee table will be your family’s daily companion, it’s crucial to keep durability and practicality in mind as well. Consider materials such as teak wood, which are hardy and easy to maintain for greater convenience and to get bang for your buck.
What’s trending right now?
Coffee tables with softer shapes and rounded edges seem to be rising in popularity. This is alongside increased popularity in modular coffee tables, likely driven by growing space-consciousness. These include stackable nesting tables that can be stowed away for extra space when not in use, as well as double-duty coffee tables that are versatile, multi-purpose pieces.
211 Henderson Road
#01-04/05
6376 1247 | scanteak.com.sg
Nestify
Nestify coffee tables are made from sustainably sourced teak, come in a great size and have a lovely lower shelf. There’s plenty of room to really show off those coffee-table books on the top, still with plenty of space to store your other bits and bobs underneath.
Coffee table advice – Margaret Sellergren from Nestify
“I think that it’s important to look for something that is going to bring timeless design along with storage into your home. One can never have enough horizontal shapes and spaces!”
What’s trending at the moment?
“Nestify’s coffee tables have a classic look so they will not go out of style. Our aim is to create classic design that will last many years both in quality and in style.”
WTP
WTP’s varied range of coffee tables can be found in its large three-storey furniture showroom. You’ll find sleek pieces in mango wood and steel, alongside timeless pieces carved from solid oak.
Coffee table advice – Naazli Somjee from WTP
“Always think ‘function first’. Having a coffee table in your living room can be that element that gives it functionality and versatility. For example, if you have a leather sofa, it would be better if your coffee table was made with another material, not leather. Otherwise, the room can look overdone. Or, if you need a more formal coffee table in the living room, delicate surfaces such as glass, marble or even solid wood can work well, depending upon the living room interior design theme being set.”
What’s trending right now?
“Coffee tables that can be converted into extra seats for when you have more guests; their uses really have evolved over time. Nesting or two-tiered are also trending, as they offer additional storage.”
3 Kung Chong Road
6235 2760 | wtpstyle.com
Spaceman
A Spaceman space-saving coffee table will free up the space your dining table eats up. It can give space to entertain, for kids to play, or for you to work from home. Spaceman’s Italian coffee tables offer the same Italian style and panache as a conventional coffee table, but also pack in an extendable dining table, which springs into action when you need it.
Coffee table advice – Matt Levin from Spaceman
“Match the size of the Spaceman table to your needs. If you only need to seat four to six people, then choose something compact like Wings. But, if you want to be able to host big dinner parties or buffets, opt for a model like Boxster XL which can seat up to 14 people. We have more than 20 models of coffee table to choose from, not to mention console, dining and extendable dining tables so you can find something perfect for your space.”
What’s trending right now?
“In the past year we’ve seen people splurging on more premium natural finishes like ceramic, or aged oak. The texture of wood grain, such as that in oak, is distinctly unique for every table and undoubtedly brings warmth to any space.
“In addition, the shift towards working from home means a need to free up space; and, of course, space-saving furniture is an ideal way to do so. By hiding away your dining table you can then have the luxury to create a home office space, or alternatively use the space saving coffee table to double up as a desk when you need it.”
We hope this article helped you work out where to buy your next coffee table! check out our Homes section for many more furniture ideas and styling tips.
