Nesting Tables Are the Easiest Way to Add a Layered Look to Your Living Room

Two is always better than one, and the same rule applies to coffee tables. Over the last year, there has been a spike in styled living rooms that have taken the usual formula of one big coffee table and broken it up into two separate pieces. Nesting coffee tables don’t just apply to big living rooms that have the extra square footage for additional tables. Since they’re just like a Russian nesting doll, they’re also especially handy for small rooms, since the separate pieces can slide into each other, creating one compact unit if you need more room.

Nesting tables are also handy for a person who grows easily bored with their interior design. If you’re the type of person that moves the sofa from the window to the opposite wall about every three months, then you’re really going to enjoy this concept. You can group the tables together to create a layered coffee table, or you can break them apart and use some of the pieces as end tables. The formula is entirely up to you, and it gives you plenty of options. Check out some of the best dual coffee table picks below. From Scandinavian sets to bohemian rattan numbers to industrial metal pieces, see which one might fit best in your own family room.

Add an industrial touch to your living room with the help of this wood and metal nesting coffee table. Made out of three rounded tables in a series of different heights, it’s just big enough to hold your coffee table books, cups of coffee, and scented Pottery Barn candle.

For those searching for more table space, this rectangular coffee table is a great option. The set includes one coffee table and one end table, and you can either stack them on top of each other or move the end table to a different part of the room. You’re free to experiment.

A set of two tables featuring wooden legs and white table tops that mimic Scandinavian design. You can cluster them together for maximum effect, or move them around the room when you feel like refreshing the place.

For those who love their black-and-white color palettes, this duo-chromatic table can be the finishing touch for your den. Featuring a color blocked look, these square tables also have sturdy metal frames and bars for a contemporary look. Having a loft vibe that’s perfect for everything from a ranch house to a studio, it’s a fun, masculine piece.

If you have a bohemian aesthetic and have a room full of hanging plants, tassel-accented blankets, and macrame wall art, then this nesting table is the finishing touch for your space. Featuring a curvy weave, the main table is big enough for your tray of morning soy lattes and bowl of muesli, and the smaller sister table can hold everything from decorative tchotchkes to forgotten mail. Plus the furniture is super light, letting you re-decorative with ease.

If you like the aesthetic of black wire cages, then this dual coffee table will be just what you’re looking for. The cast iron frame is accented with red cherry wood, making it a statement piece that would elevate any couch it’s paired with. Plus, the tables are big enough to prop your feet up without knocking over your snacks, which is an absolute must for when you’re binge watching TV.

Metallic accents help bring interest to a room, either adding an unexpected design pop or helping to contrast against a certain color palette. The aluminum wrapped top would look great against dark living room walls, or a space packed with leafy greens and potted plants. It also adds an urban element to the room, making it the perfect accent piece.

Bring an organic touch to your space with the help of this nesting table. Having the appearance of drift wood that’s been dipped into brass, it brings a beachy aesthetic without being too “vacation house” inspired. (Though I wouldn’t be mad if you left a decorative sea conch on top.)

Add a little geometry to your space with the help of these hexagon coffee tables. You can pick between gold or black bars, allowing you to choose between a matte or metallic finish. This architectural piece brings a mid-century modern style to the space.