Wood Coffee Tables

A wooden coffee table introduces natural warmth and texture to any living room, grounding the space with timber grain and honest joinery. Heal's collection spans mid-century silhouettes, sculptural solid oak and modern walnut forms. Shop wood coffee tables to bring organic character to your scheme.
  • Noguchi Coffee Table Black Ash Noguchi Coffee Table Walnut
    3 Finish options
  • Bowl Table Extra Large Black Stain Bowl Table Extra Large Black Stain
    3 Finish options
  • Bowl Table Medium Natural Mango Bowl Table Medium Black Stain
    3 Finish options
  • Verona Coffee Table Verona Coffee Table
  • Bowl Table Large Black Stain Bowl Table Large Black Stain
    3 Finish options
  • Pebble Nest of Tables Pebble Nest of Tables Clear Matt Ash
    5 Finish options
  • Anais Coffee Table in Walnut Anais Coffee Table in Walnut
  • Agnes Coffee Table Agnes Coffee Table Walnut
    2 Finish options
  • Pulse Coffee Table Pulse Coffee Table Walnut
    2 Finish options
  • Around Coffee Table Small Oak Around Coffee Table Small Dusty Green
    5 Colour options

    A coffee table generally sits at two-thirds the length of your sofa, with 30–45cm of space between the front of the sofa and the table's edge. Height should be within 2–5cm of the sofa seat cushion. These proportions keep the table useful for drinks and books without blocking movement.

    Solid oak and walnut are among the most durable and widely-used hardwoods for coffee tables, with oak reading lighter and more Scandinavian, walnut warmer and richer. Ash and elm offer character-grained alternatives. Avoid softwoods like pine for daily use, as they dent more easily.

    Use coasters for glasses and mats for hot drinks, and wipe spills immediately with a soft cloth. For oiled finishes, reapply wood oil every six to twelve months following the manufacturer's guidance. Keep the table away from radiators and direct sunlight, both of which can dry out the timber.

    Wooden coffee tables can work particularly well in small rooms when chosen in a round or oval shape, as the lack of corners allows easier movement. Lighter timbers such as oak and ash also visually open up the space. Look for designs with slim profiles and lifted legs for a less heavy footprint.

    • How To Set Your Table For Summer With Emilio Pimentel-Reid
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      How To Set Your Table For Summer With Emilio Pimentel-Reid
      In the first in a series of designer how-to guides, internationally renowned interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid teaches us the art of table setting beginning with his ideal contemporary dining display for summer. Summer is finally here and with it comes a whole new approach to dining and entertaining for friends. Whether it be a barbecue or an alfresco evening, a more laid-back approach is the order of the day both in terms of dress and design. To make the most of those long sunny evenings, we asked interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid to provide some expert advice on how to recreate his beautiful Midnight Sun dining setting. Shop now Midnight Sun “For my first table setting, I have selected pieces that give a rustic yet refined vibe. The mesmerising forms of the Northern Lights are blended with a palette of warm orange and yellow tones to create a relaxed, summer feel... The sleek, modern lines of Georg Jensen’s glass and white china dinnerware ranges are complemented by the abstract forms found within the brightly coloured Splash bowls from Da Terra plus Pols Pottens range of Bubbles Tumblers.” Sun kissed dishes: Splash Dinnerware from £15, Cobra Dinner Plate £19, Bubbles Tumbler in Orange £6, Edge Red Wine Glass £40 (set of two), Santol Cutlery from £12, Linen Napkin in Slate £10 and Connaught Vase in red £55. “In amongst these statement pieces, a subtle mix of metallic finishes adds an opulence to this informal setting as shown by the Ilse Small Brass Bowl and rose gold embellished Edge wine glasses. This setting is designed for chilled out dinner parties on glorious summer evenings with the injection of vibrant oranges offset by cool navy blues.” Metallic touches: Edge Red Wine Glass £40 (set of two), Cobra Glass Carafe £54, Ilse Small Brass Bowl £105 all by Georg Jensen. Introducing Emilio One of the UK’s foremost interiors stylists, Emilio Pimentel-Reid is an authority when it comes to styles, trends and design direction. Having started his career working for fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Oscar de la Renta, Emilio made the move into journalism as an Editor at the ground-breaking American interiors magazine Nest before becoming an award-winning Shopping and Decorating Editor at ELLE Decoration UK. He now consults with top British and International interior brands as well as regularly contributes to interiors publications both online and in print. Feeling inspired for summer? Then why not discover our full range of Dining designs and save up to 40% by shopping the Heal's Sale today. Shop Sale Back to top