Cramped Living Room? These 7 Glass Coffee Tables Will Make It Feel Twice as Big

Alexa CasanovaShopping Writer
Alexa CasanovaShopping Writer
I cover all things shopping, from cleaning and organizing finds to decor and furniture that’s worth every penny. Your home says a lot about you, so I’m always curious about the things people choose to bring into their space — and aim to make it easier to find those things! I’ve written home and lifestyle content for Well+Good and Design Milk.
published Jan 15, 2026
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Circular glass coffee table holds vase with tulips in living room with gray modular sofa and pink accent chair.

If you’re struggling to furnish a cramped living room (I’m right there with you), consider this advice from the design pros: Get a glass coffee table. “They have the ability to open up the space because of their airy and transparent appearance — allowing you to see the flooring so the room appears more spacious than with a solid surface coffee table that cuts out some of the visual floor space,” explain Amy Monroe and Katie Knitter of interior staging and styling service Becoming Home

There are thousands of glass coffee tables to choose from at any given moment, and it can be a lot to navigate if you’re searching for the perfect one for your living room. Fortunately, AT editors have tested styles from all the major home brands like West Elm, Pottery Barn, Wayfair, and more. Here are their seven all-time favorites.

Willa Arlo Interiors Athena Glass Top Coffee Table
$150$138

Editors were super impressed with the stylish Art Deco look of this glass coffee table from Wayfair. It looks straight out of the 1920s — which is no small feat, given its budget-friendly price tag. It’s available in a blackened bronze and brass finish, and features an under-shelf for extra storage. “It allows you to display books or magazines without taking up valuable space on the top,” wrote one editor.

$138 at Wayfair
Everson Rectangular Glass Coffee Table
$799

There’s something undeniably glamorous about the gleaming finish of a glass coffee table. Take the Everson coffee table, for example. Its expansive surface area and under-shelf look so pristine paired with a gold-toned brass frame. Editors say that the intricate joint detailing is even more beautiful in person.

$799 at Pottery Barn
Half Past Large Side Table
$795

If you want to go all-out on a coffee table that makes a statement, editors loved this option from Blu Dot. You get the airiness of a clear glass table with a hint of retro, '60s-era style thanks to its brown tempered glass and rounded sculptural shape. You also have the option to pair it with the smaller Half Past coffee table for a nested look.

$795 at Blu Dot
Flume Round Coffee Table
$695$348

Between the crystal-clear glass top and thin powder-coated steel legs, this coffee table complements any living room. But don’t be mistaken — its clean-lined look and architectural details, like the tops of the legs that protrude through its surface, are totally eye-catching. It’s why editors dubbed it the best glass coffee table at Blu Dot.

$348 at Blu Dot
Marcio Display Coffee Table
$499

Fancy a mid-century modern look? Check out the Marcio Display coffee table from West Elm. Editors love its sculptural wood base that doubles as a display for your most coveted coffee table books (hence its name). It’s delicate but sturdy, and features smooth, rounded edges that accident-prone folks like me will appreciate.

$499 at West Elm
Mid-Century Art Display Coffee Table
$599

With the Mid-Century Art Display coffee table you get the openness you want in a glass coffee table, in addition to ample under-shelf storage space. “This mid-century piece will instantly add a touch of glamour to your living room,” wrote editors after seeing the table in-store. “The dark walnut surface is perfect for practical items such as a TV remote and reading materials, as well as accessories you want to subtly display from a less obvious spot.” Its brass-finished legs add a bit of glamour, too!

$599 at West Elm
Reese Round Coffee Table
$229

At just over 31 inches wide, the editor-approved Reese coffee table is the perfect match for studios and small apartments. The bright white base features a fixed shelf for displaying decor or storing magazines, coffee table books, and remote controls. UO shoppers say the quality doesn’t disappoint.

$229 at Urban Outfitters

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