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15 Smart Storage Coffee Tables to Keep Things Organized

Keep your remotes, cords, and coasters tucked away.

Headshot of Christine FlammiaBy Christine Flammia

The coffee table: small, yet the one of the most important furniture pieces in the makeup of any living room. You've got your big, fancy TV and a comfy couch—that you never take a nap on in the middle of a work-from-home day. And your coffee table is the piece that pulls a whole room together visually and functionally. It's part of the vibe, but it's also soon to become the home of, sure, quite a few coffee cups, midday snacks, and probably a lot of other small and random items that just end up there somehow.

If you're someone for whom clutter accumulates (or you live with someone suffering from this illness), a coffee table designed with built-in storage is the fastest way to make a room look neat without having to try very hard to think about it.

Here, we rounded up the coolest designed coffee tables that come ready to hide a mess. Some have shallow drawers for the basics, like your remotes and chargers, while others are deep enough to stash some extra blankets or hide in when you need a moment. Instead of clutter, save the tabletop for a coffee table book and the actual coffee you're drinking.

Best Midcentury Modern Storage Coffee Table

Castlery Seb Coffee Table

Seb Coffee Table
Pros
  • Well-constructed
  • Moderately priced
Cons
  • Single finish option

Castlery's coffee table is a crowd-pleaser. It's made from solid acacia wood with two roomy storage drawers. It's a classic midcentury modern design and it's just plain well-constructed, so it's built to last you.

Dimensions47.2"W x 27.5"D x 17.7"H
MaterialSolid Acacia Wood
Best Open Storage Coffee Table

One Kings Lane Nordic Coffee Table

Nordic Coffee Table

Some storage coffee tables can look heavy if they're using the entire height as storage, and a big block of wood is not quite the right vibe for every room. This one has a single drawer as wide as the table is but with room underneath to break up it up visually.

Dimensions47"W x 28"D x 14"H
MaterialOak
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Best Swivel Storage Coffee Table

Design Within Reach Arc Swivel Coffee Table

Arc Swivel Coffee Table
Pros
  • Well-made
  • Beautiful look
Cons
  • Assembly required

DWR's storage table is just the right amount of unique. The circular tabletop swivels to reveal the storage underneath, making any mess that accumulates both easy to hide and access.

Dimensions26"W x 26"D x 15"H
FinishesWalnut, Oak
Most Classic Storage Coffee Table

Pottery Barn Rylee Coffee Table

Rylee Coffee Table
Pros
  • Classic design
Cons
  • Easily water damaged

If you're looking for something simple that's well-made and well-priced, this Pottery Barn coffee table is it. The light wood and open shelf underneath make it feel light rather than bulky.

Dimensions42"W x 22"D x 18"H
MaterialsMango Wood, MDF Veneers
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Best Lightweight Storage Coffee Table

UO Alana Coffee Table

Alana Coffee Table
Pros
  • Lightweight
  • Good price point
Cons
  • Assembly required

For a coffee table that's easy to put together and has shelves instead of drawers, this UO one is it. It weighs just 8 pounds and comes in either black or white.

Dimensions48"W x 20"L x 16.5"H
MaterialMetal
ColorsBlack, White
Best Lift-Top Storage Coffee Table

West Elm Industrial Storage Pop-Up Coffee Table

Industrial Storage Pop-Up Coffee Table
Pros
  • Two size options
  • Assembly included
Cons
  • Not great for homes with curious kids

West Elm's pop-up coffee table has room for storage and also functions as a higher table for eating or working at. It's ideal if you find yourself eating full meals on the couch and would prefer to do so with a little more dignity.

Dimensions36"W x 26"D x 17.75"H, 50"W x 26"D x 17.75"H
MaterialsMango Wood, Steel
FinishesRaw Mango, Cafe, Cerused White, Black
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Best Magazine Storage Coffee Table

Soho Home Portnall Coffee Table

Portnall Coffee Table
Pros
  • Extremely well-made
Cons
  • Minimal storage

Soho Home's travertine coffee table is beautifully constructed and exactly the kind of furniture that is worth investing in. Of course, the drawback to all of that design excellence is the storage is more for a few magazines than it is for anything more functional.

Dimensions41.4"W x 21.2"D x 15.7"H
MaterialsTravertine, Plywood, Steel, Leather
Best Fluted Storage Coffee Table

Article Fortra Coffee Table

Fortra Coffee Table
Pros
  • No assembly required
Cons
  • Need clearing space around open cabinet

Article's coffee table has a cool take on storage, opting for two soft-close doors on either side rather than drawers. The fluted cabinets add texture, so the table feels interesting rather than plain.

Dimensions50.5"W x 25"D x15.75"H
MaterialsSolid Oak, MDF, Veneer
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Coffee Table with the Most Storage

Crate & Barrel Vander Square Storage Coffee Table

Vander Square Storage Coffee Table
Pros
  • As much storage as possible
  • Two size options
Cons
  • Bulky

If you have the kind of room that won't feel suffocated by a blocky table, this Crate & Barrel table is excellent. The two slanted drawers on either side slide out, giving you a whole bunch of depth for storing stuff. Get in a natural or charcoal finish.

Dimensions44"W x 36"D x 16"H, 50"W x 36"D x 16"H
MaterialsOak Veneer on Engineered Wood
FinishesNatural, Charcoal
Best Storage Coffee Table on Amazon

Nyees Coffee Table

Coffee Table
Now 19% Off
Pros
  • Inexpensive
  • Easy assembly
Cons
  • Not as high-quality as others

For a coffee table that gets the job done in less than $200, Amazon delivers. The tempered glass top looks through onto a rattan shelf, which is more for decorative storage than anything else.

Dimensions45.28"W x 22.44"L x 17.72"H
MaterialWood, Tempered Glass
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Best Storage Ottoman/Coffee Table

Interior Define Colten Coffee Table Ottoman

Colten Coffee Table Ottoman
Pros
  • Multiple color options
Cons
  • Soft top

Interior Define's coffee table ottoman can be a foot rest, a table, and a full-on closet. Great for if you only have room for one piece, or don't want your legs to suffer from the tragedy of a precious table they can't sit on.

Dimensions34"D x 17"H
MaterialLeather
Best Overall Storage Coffee Table

Sundays Form Storage Coffee Table Oak

Form Storage Coffee Table Oak
Pros
  • Both open and push-drawer storage
Cons
  • Pricey

Sundays storage table just executes its job well. It's pricey, but it's well worth the investment: It's got a solid wood frame with two sets of storage options. One side of the table has open shelves and the other has two push-open drawers.

Dimensions47"W x 30 "D x 13.75"H
MaterialWalnut, Oak
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Most Functional Storage Coffee Table

Burrow Carta Coffee Table

Carta Coffee Table
Now 20% Off
Pros
  • Choose from straight or hairpin legs
  • Easy assembly
Cons
  • Heavy

For something with shallow (2.5" deep) but useful storage, Burrow's modular coffee table is a great option. Get it with straight or rounded hairpin legs in a walnut or oak finish. The really selling point is in the top: not only is there storage underneath, but there are three pieces of the table top that also function as trays or can be used to connect another table beside it.

General Dimensions20"W x 40"L x 17"H
MaterialsAsh, Powder-Coated Steel
FinishesWalnut, Oak
Most Luxe Storage Coffee Table

Arhaus Bodhi Coffee Table

Bodhi Coffee Table
Now 31% Off
Pros
  • Excellent construction
  • Soft-close glides
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Easy to moisture damage

f you're getting an Arhaus coffee table, you're basically getting a new piece of art. This table—with a wide shelf and two soft-close drawers—is crafted by Indonesian artisans and hand-finished. Get it in ebony, gray, or oak and keep it for life.

Dimensions58"W x 32"D x 17"H
MaterialOak, Brass Hardware
FinishesEbony, Salvaged Gray, Oat
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Best Square Storage Coffee Table

WyndenHall Moreno Lift Top Coffee Table

Moreno Lift Top Coffee Table
Now 10% Off
Pros
  • Two lift top options
Cons
  • Assembly required

This square coffee table has options galore: an open shelf and a closed drawer, a lift-top that's half the table and one that's a quarter on the opposite side. Function at its finest.

Dimensions32" W x 32"D x 18"H
MaterialMango Wood Top, Iron Legs
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