The Cheapest Square / Rectangular Wooden Coffee Tables You Can Buy at Stores


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A coffee table is a piece of furniture that usually doesn’t draw too much attention, yet sometimes it has the ability to bring the whole look of your living room together. You never think about it too much, until is time to buy one. Then, there’s a chance you can get overwhelmed, as there are so many options to choose from! Different shapes, colors, sizes, styles, and prices give you a giant array of options that can become confusing. 

We assume that you like saving money whenever possible, so we came up with a list of the cheapest square or rectangular wooden coffee table you can find for sale at the major furniture stores. This style of coffee table is very versatile and elegant, and it is always a safe bet. You can find the list below, following the answers to common questions regarding coffee tables. Oh, and at the end of this page, you can find a chart that compares the specifics of each coffee table.

How far should my coffee table be from my couch?

Exact distances will vary depending on the size of your living room, but you want to keep your couch and your coffee table at a distance that provides enough leg room but still allows people to reach for drinks without making too much effort. A good rule-of-thumb is to keep the coffee table about 14 to 18 inches away from the couch (roughly 1 to 1.5 feet).

Can a coffee table be higher than the couch?

Traditionally, coffee tables are either the same height as the couch or 1 – 2 inches shorter. However, you might have a really low couch that is shorter than most coffee tables. If that is the case, it is completely ok to have a coffee table higher than the couch. 

One positive aspect of having a coffee table higher than the couch is that, as long as the table is not too tall, it is easier for guests to reach their drinks or appetizers on the coffee table.

Should your coffee table and end tables match?

It really depends on what you prefer. If your living room has a more ‘uniform’ look, with a simple color scheme, then you might want to match the coffee and end tables. However, it is completely fine to have a coffee table that differs from the end tables. Our main suggestion is that, in order to have a stylish living room, you should have at least one item in your living room that matches each one of the tables. For instance, if you have a glass coffee table, you should have a glass lamp or a glass frame somewhere around it. If your end tables are made of wood, you want to have wooden trays or a wooden TV stand. 

How big should my coffee table be for a sectional?

For starters, as mentioned above, you want to keep the coffee table about 14 to 18 inches away from the couch (which includes the longer part of a sectional). Then, you need to make sure the coffee table doesn’t extend pass either arm of the couch, as that can make the whole arrangement look odd. Finally, you should calculate the size of the coffee table so it can be reached by a person sitting down on every spot of the couch. 

The image below gives an example of the ideal dimensions for a coffee table next to a sectional:

Ideal coffee table dimensions

What is a good size coffee table?

The answer depends on how your living room is set up. As a rule of thumb, a good size coffee table will have a width that is two-thirds of the width of your couch. The height should be about the same as the couch’s or 1-2 inches lower. The length depends on whether you have additional sitting across the couch. If that’s the case, the coffee table should be long enough so people can reach it from both ends. If there’s no sitting across the couch, the coffee table should have the same length as the couch’s cushions.. If you have a sectional, rules are a bit different and are outlined in the question above.  

Does the coffee table and the tv stand have to match?

Nowadays, matching the coffee table and the TV stand is usually considered outdated. You should aim to have differences between them, yet have both on the same style. For instance, if you wish to have both of them made out of wood, make sure you pick different woods and different colors. 

The Ultimate List of Cheap Pull-Out Sofa Beds 

  1. Ikea: Lack Coffee Table – $17.99
  2. Amazon: Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, Dark Brown – $23.68
  3. Home Depot: Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, Dark Brown – $23.68
  4. Walmart: Mainstays Parsons Coffee Table, Lightweight – $25.24
  5. Houzz: Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, Dark Brown – $30.15
  6. Wayfair: Barkman Coffee Table – $35.28
  7. Target: Jade Coffee Table, White – $41.84
  8. Bed, Bath & Beyond: Household Essentials® Victorian Coffee Table in Brown – $68.99
  9. Overstock: Vecelo Coffee Table Wood Finish Accent Style – $69.99
  10. Joss & Main: Folkston Coffee Table – $69.99
  11. Ashley: Harzoni Coffee Table – $103.99
  12. Pottery Barn: JAMIE COFFEE TABLE – $139
  13. BigLots!: Jersey Coffee Table – $149.99
  14. Living Spaces: Kenwood Coffee Table – $170
  15. LexMod: TRANSMIT COFFEE TABLE IN WALNUT WHITE – $177.5
  16. Apt2B: PALE PINK AGATE Coffee Table by Emanuela Carratoni – $198.4
  17. Bob’s Discount: Dream Weaver Gray/Black Coffee Table – $199
  18. Crate and Barrel: Switch Coffee Table – $299
  19. Urban Home: Vermont Coffee Table – $299
  20. Comparison Table

1. Ikea: Lack Coffee Table – $17.99

  • Regular Price: $29.99
  • Dimensions: Width 35.5 inches X Depth: 21.5 inches X Height: 17.75 inches
  • Material: Manufactured Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): White
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 141
  • Average Rating: 4.3

2. Amazon: Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, Dark Brown – $23.68

  • Regular Price: $23.68
  • Dimensions: Width 31.5 inches X Depth: 18.9 inches X Height: 15.6 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Dark Brown
  • Weight: 17.6
  • Total Reviews: 1159
  • Average Rating: 3.8

3. Home Depot: Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, Dark Brown – $23.68

  • Regular Price: $23.68
  • Dimensions: Width 31.5 inches X Depth: 18.9 inches X Height: 15.6 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Dark Brown
  • Weight: 17.6
  • Total Reviews: 26
  • Average Rating: 4

4. Walmart: Mainstays Parsons Coffee Table, Lightweight – $25.24

  • Regular Price: $25.24
  • Dimensions: Width 39 inches X Depth: 19 inches X Height: 17.5 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Oak
  • Color(s): Black
  • Weight: 11.9
  • Total Reviews: 31
  • Average Rating: 4.5

5. Houzz: Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, Dark Brown – $30.15

  • Regular Price: $50.07
  • Dimensions: Width 31.5 inches X Depth: 18.9 inches X Height: 15.6 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Dark Brown
  • Weight: 17.6
  • Total Reviews: 1
  • Average Rating: 5

6. Wayfair: Barkman Coffee Table – 35.28

  • Regular Price: $62.99
  • Dimensions: Width 31.5 inches X Depth: 15.75 inches X Height: 13.75 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Black
  • Weight: 19.5
  • Total Reviews: 140
  • Average Rating: 3.7

7. Target: Jade Coffee Table, White – $41.84

  • Regular Price: $46.49
  • Dimensions: Width 39 inches X Depth: 19 inches X Height: 17.5 inches
  • Material: Manufactured Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): White
  • Weight: 10.5
  • Total Reviews: 3
  • Average Rating: 3.1

8. Bed, Bath & Beyond: Household Essentials® Victorian Coffee Table in Brown – $68.99

  • Regular Price: $68.99
  • Dimensions: Width 44 inches X Depth: 16.35 inches X Height: 19.01 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 1
  • Average Rating: 1

9. Overstock: Vecelo Coffee Table/End Table/Sofa Table Wood Finish Accent Style – $69.99

  • Regular Price: $69.99
  • Dimensions: Width 41.4 inches X Depth: 23.6 inches X Height: 17.9 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 6
  • Average Rating: 3.7

10. Joss & Main: Folkston Coffee Table – $69.99

  • Regular Price: $119.05
  • Dimensions: Width 42 inches X Depth: 19.5 inches X Height: 17.85 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Grayish Brown
  • Weight: 23.15
  • Total Reviews: 2240
  • Average Rating: 4.3

11. Ashley: Harzoni Coffee Table – $103.99

  • Regular Price: $129.99
  • Dimensions: Width 44 inches X Depth: 22 inches X Height: 18 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Grayish Brown
  • Weight: 49.5
  • Total Reviews: 1
  • Average Rating: 5

12. Pottery Barn: JAMIE COFFEE TABLE – $139

  • Regular Price: $139
  • Dimensions: Width 16 inches X Depth: 16 inches X Height: 17 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Black
  • Weight: 20
  • Total Reviews: 0
  • Average Rating: 0

13. BigLots!: Jersey Coffee Table – $149.99

  • Regular Price: $149.99
  • Dimensions: Width 48 inches X Depth: 26 inches X Height: 18 inches
  • Material: Manufactured Wood
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: 42
  • Total Reviews: 0
  • Average Rating: 0

14. Living Spaces: Kenwood Coffee Table – $170

  • Regular Price: $170
  • Dimensions: Width 40 inches X Depth: 24 inches X Height: 18 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: 37.5
  • Total Reviews: 1
  • Average Rating: 4

15. LexMod: TRANSMIT COFFEE TABLE IN WALNUT WHITE – $177.5

  • Regular Price: $421
  • Dimensions: Width 47 inches X Depth: 23 inches X Height: 15 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 0
  • Average Rating: 0

16. Apt2B: PALE PINK AGATE Coffee Table by Emanuela Carratoni – $198.4

  • Regular Price: $248
  • Dimensions: Width 38 inches X Depth: 19 inches X Height: 19 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Pink/Gold
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 1
  • Average Rating: 5

17. Bob’s Discount: Dream Weaver Gray/Black Coffee Table – $199

  • Regular Price: $199
  • Dimensions: Width 48 inches X Depth: 26 inches X Height: 19 inches
  • Material: Wood
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Gray, Brown
  • Weight: 80
  • Total Reviews: 40
  • Average Rating: 5

18. Crate and Barrel: Switch Coffee Table – $299

  • Regular Price: $299
  • Dimensions: Width 48 inches X Depth: 25 inches X Height: 14.25 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Manufactured Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 38
  • Average Rating: 4.4

19. Urban Home: Vermont Coffee Table – $299

  • Regular Price: $299
  • Dimensions: Width 55.1 inches X Depth: 27.6 inches X Height: 17.7 inches
  • Material: Metal
  • Finish: Wood
  • Color(s): Brown
  • Weight: No info
  • Total Reviews: 0
  • Average Rating: 0

Comparison Table

StorePriceDimensionsMaterialColor
Ikea17.9935.5” W x 21.5” L x 17.75” HManufactured WoodWhite
Amazon23.6831.5” W x 18.9” L x 15.6” HManufactured WoodDark Brown
Home Depot23.6831.5” W x 18.9” L x 15.6” HManufactured WoodDark Brown
Walmart25.2439” W x 19” L x 17.5” HOakBlack
Houzz30.1531.5” W x 18.9” L x 15.6” HManufactured WoodDark Brown
Wayfair35.2831.5” W x 15.75” L x 13.75” HManufactured WoodBlack
Target41.8439” W x 19” L x 17.5” HManufactured WoodWhite
Bed, Bath & Beyond68.9944” W x 16.35” L x 19.01” HManufactured WoodBrown
Overstock69.9941.4” W x 23.6” L x 17.9” HWoodBrown
Joss & Main69.9942” W x 19.5” L x 17.85” HWoodGrayish Brown
Ashley103.9944” W x 22” L x 18” HManufactured WoodGrayish Brown
Pottery Barn13916” W x 16” L x 17” HWoodBlack
BigLots!149.9948” W x 26” L x 18” HManufactured WoodBrown
Living Spaces17040” W x 24” L x 18” HWoodBrown
LexMod177.547” W x 23” L x 15” HWoodBrown
Apt2B198.438” W x 19” L x 19” HWoodPink/Gold
Bob’s Discount19948” W x 26” L x 19” HWoodGray, Brown
Crate and Barrel29948” W x 25” L x 14.25” HManufactured WoodBrown
Urban Home29955.1” W x 27.6” L x 17.7” HWoodBrown

Gui Hadlich

Hi there! I'm Gui. I've had to move 12 times in the last 6 years, and I've learned a thing or two about moving, decorating, and buying and selling furniture. I've started Budget Friendly Furnishing with the intent of helping people furnish their homes in style without having to break the bank!

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