35 Stylish Coffee Table Books for the Ultimate Living Room Aesthetic

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Nothing signals you’re a classy adult with good taste quite like the right home decor, like the carefully placed stack of the best coffee table books or the divine throw of a luxury candle. If you’re looking to elevate the style of your space or round it out with the perfect finishing touches, a careful curation of table books is absolutely the way to go. Whether you relish in the wordy pages with factoids and trivia knowledge or you’re more of a picture person, table books are for readers and non-readers alike. From anime to cool sneakers, there’s a big coffee table book for quite literally every interest and aesthetic, which means these also make for thoughtful home decor gifts. Here, find 35 of the very best to add to your coffee table right now.

Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion

Mitchell Jackson’s Fly traces the long, intertwined history of basketball and style, from the days of Wilt Chamberlain to today’s obsession with the tunnel walk. With a mix of sharp commentary, criticism, interviews, and vivid photography, Jackson outlines how sartorial expression on and off the court ties into the culture at large.

Dimensions: Length: 12.3 inches; width: 9.3 inches; depth: 0.77 inches

Customer review: “This is a beautifully created book which not only highlights and showcases the style behind the NBA, but also the political and social commentary of each specific era that helped to inform style and style setters. It’s a book that our whole family enjoys!”

Oh, The Places You'll Go! Leather Hardcover Book

I don’t care who you are or how old you are—no matter what season of life you’re in—this book hits exactly where you need it to every single time.

Dimensions: Length: 11.5 inches; width: 8.5 inches

Customer review: “An absolute gem of a children’s book that transcends age and speaks directly to the heart. It is a perfect gift, especially for graduation, as it instills a powerful message of hope, resilience, and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.”

Barbie

This has been the year of Barbie. For anyone who isn’t completely tired of the trend—or for O.G. doll collectors—this brand new title is full of never before seen photos and little known facts about the iconic figure’s 65-year history.

Dimensions: Length: 12.99 inches; width: 9.88 inches; depth: 1.53 inches

Mid-Century Ads. 40th Ed.

As long as you can prepare yourself for some inevitably toxic ads targeted at women by men, this new release from Taschen is simply destined to be full of gems that’ll make you say, “Can you believe this?”

Dimensions: Length: 8.5 inches; width: 6.1 inches

Decorative Books, Set of 3

Coffee table books can get surprisingly pricey, but this minimalistic set from Amazon is the perfect option for anyone who’s looking to make their space look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks.

Dimensions: Length: 8.5 inches; width: 5.7 inches; depth: 3.15 inches (for the complete stack)

Customer review: “Great item for decoration. High-quality books as described and can be used as journals as well.”

The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small

Whether you’re planning your next big trip or you just like to live vicariously through others, this book is filled with ways—big and small—to get the most out of life.

Dimensions: Length: 9.2 inches; width: 6.98 inches; depth: 1.4 inches

Customer review: “What a fun way to consider new and undiscovered places to vacation. We have already bookmarked places for our bucket list.”

Chanel Catwalk: The Complete Collections

Eat your heart out, fashion lovers. In addition to Chanel, find runway collections from all your favorite labels, including Dior, Prada, and YSL.

Dimensions: Length: 11 inches; width: 7.75 inches; depth: 2.25 inches

Customer review: “I truly enjoyed the ability to view all these marvelous fashion designs throughout the years. All of these photos appear to come from the fashion shows - flattering not only to the clothes, but the models too. This would be a wonderful book for any aspiring fashion designer or creative person.”

Los Angeles. Portrait of a City

Los Angeles is one of the most storied towns in the U.S. of A. See its dazzling history in color with this tome from Taschen.

Dimensions: Length: 13.6 inches; width: 10.4 inches; depth: 1.8 inches

Customer review: “This coffee table book is so much more than a coffee table book. It is a comprehensive and broad-spectrum visual and written evaluation of the city of Los Angeles and surrounding cities. Wonderful pictures, great information, a real pleasure to peruse, and a learning experience as well.”

How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures

If you, like me, are interested in honing a well-rounded (albeit surprising) set of life skills, this is the book for you.

Dimensions: Length: 8.75 inches; width: 7.25 inches; depth: 0.75 inches

Customer review: “We consider this book to be one of those staple books to have in your collection or a great coffee table book. Your guests will certainly find it interesting if you leave it out...highly recommend!”

Miami Beach

Miami: it’s not just for Pitbull and displaced New Yorkers. This standout from Assouline’s collection of destination-based coffee table books is a visual love letter to America’s steamiest city.

Dimensions: Length: 13.1 inches; width: 9.8 inches; depth: 1.5 inches

Customer review: “A perfect companion for a trip to Miami with valuable tips and beautiful photos.”

Annie Leibovitz

Leibovitz is undeniably among the greatest photographers of our generation. Buying this book is like owning a piece of her work (at a very competitive price).

Dimensions: Length: 15.83 inches; width: 11.54 inches; depth: 2.4 inches

Customer review: “The greatest portrait photographer of the last 50 years! So smart, so funny, so evocative. Nobody better!...huge enough to be a bona fide coffee table monster. Beautifully produced!”

Andy Warhol Polaroids 1958-1987

Can you imagine being one of Warhol’s contemporaries and running in the same circles as the iconic artist? What a life.

Dimensions: Length: 11.81 inches; width: 9.33 inches; depth: 1.54 inches

Customer review: “Amazing look into Warhol's photographs. Very cool to see the Crowd he hung out with: The Kennedys, Diana Ross, Jack Nicholson, Basquiat, and many more.”

Slim Aarons Style

Call it nostalgic or call it aspirational, Slim Aarons’ photography is legendary and so, so chic.

Dimensions: Length: 12 inches; width: 10 inches; depth: 1.2 inches

Customer review: “We can dream, can’t we? Luxury living from days gone by…UNREAL!!”

Dream Baby Dream

While some people poo-poo on the current era of Instagram artistes, true visionaries know better than to underestimate any medium. This book is perfect for anyone who loves scrolling through Pinterest boards on the regular.

Dimensions: Length: 10.3 inches; width: 8.5 inches; depth: 1 inches

Customer review: “This book is so pretty! I got it to add some color to my nightstand, and it’s perfect. Not to mention the pictures on the inside are beautiful and really fun to flip through.”

Locals Only: California Skateboarding 1975-1978

Do I know how to skateboard? No. Do I know how to surf? Also no. Do I wholeheartedly believe I would have thrived in this bygone era? Yes.

Dimensions: Length: 11.07 inches; width: 8.4 inches; depth: 0.63 inches

Customer review: “I absolutely adore this book...these amazing images take me right back to everything that was the best about being young in Southern California in the 1970s. If you like skating, the 70s, or excellent photography, you will love this book.”

Moschino

Personally, this cover alone is enough to warrant purchasing it. Read all about Jeremy Scott’s inspiration and the stories behind some of the label’s most eye-catching ensembles as you lust over his more current designs.

Dimensions: Length: 15.28 inches; width: 13.78 inches; depth: 2.44 inches

Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh

Compared to Virgil Abloh, few people have made such a mark on the fashion industry in such a short period of time. This silk hardcover is a true celebration of Abloh’s paradigm-shifting creativity and career.

Dimensions: Length: 13 inches; width: 10 inches; depth: 1.7 inches

Customer review: “Another hit by the publisher no doubt...one feels the multi-hyphenate vision and genius that was Abloh. One immediately longs for what would have been that continued vision...we are left with what he gave us. And it is magnificent. And inspirational.”

Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen

Because there’s a lot they didn’t teach you in school.

Dimensions: Length: 9.12 inches; width: 7.38 inches; depth: 1.4 inches

Customer review: “One of the best purchases we’ve made from Amazon. This a very thoughtfully assembled book. Beautiful illustrations and prose. We will be enjoying it for years—there’s so much to see and appreciate.”

Born to Party, Forced to Work: 21st Century Hospitality

This was the working title of my autobiography, but I guess it’s already been spoken for. Hear about some of the most unforgettable fêtes in modern history from the people who planned them.

Dimensions: Length: 11.3 inches; width: 8.85 inches; depth: 1.13 inches

Customer review: “I bought this book as a gift but I have to say…I have kept it for myself! It’s stunning from cover to cover with interesting hosting ideas and epic photographs.”

Fairy Tales

A precarious balance of whimsy, sensuality, and reality, Petra Collins and Euphoria star Alexa Demie offer an artistic interpretation of the folklore we’re told and the stories we tell ourselves.

Dimensions: Length: 11.24 inches; width: 9.34 inches; depth: 1.01 inches

Customer review: “This is a hot book with appealing supernatural characters that are hot and something I wouldn’t mind to see in movies. Beautifully designed and creative.”

The Cobrasnake: Y2Ks Archive

It was an era of underground raves, cheap beers, and disco pants from American Apparel. If indie sleaze or Y2K grunge speaks to your soul, you need to know and love The Cobrasnake.

Dimensions: Length: 10.56 inches; width: 7.62 inches; depth: 1.06 inches

Customer review: “A beautiful time capsule of an iconic scene...I appreciated how the book focused on photos, while also including little notes and ephemera sprinkled throughout.”

Tenements, Towers & Trash: An Unconventional Illustrated History of New York City

Sometimes you’ll find that coffee table books skimp on text while others go too heavy on it and don’t offer enough imagery. Julia Wertz does an excellent job of balancing illustrations with fascinating bits of history in this New York City-focused option.

Dimensions: Length: 12.5 inches; width: 9.5 inches; depth: 1.25 inches

Customer review: “You don't realize how impressive this book is until it's in your hands...Wertz’s black-and-white streetscapes are transfixing; the juxtapositions of old and new New York tickled my heartstrings...TT&T is an obsessive and conflicted historical love letter to the author’s adopted city.”

The New York Times: 36 Hours World

This makes an ideal gift for the travel partner who makes sure to consult all the “Best of” lists and travel guides before planning an itinerary. (Speaking of travel guides, have you checked out ELLE Escapes?)

Dimensions: Length: 10 inches; width: 7 inches; depth: 2 inches

Customer review: “Purchased as a birthday gift for a friend and it did not disappoint. the books are perfect for decorating but also incredibly functional.”

The Rihanna Book

Crafted by the queen herself, you’re not a real member of Rihanna’s Navy unless you’ve flipped through these pages.

Dimensions: Length: 22.05 inches; width: 17 inches; depth: 2.13 inches

Customer review: “I saw this coffee table book on Instagram and TikTok and knew I had to it. Your life is complete once you have @badgalriri bless your living space. This book is massive and the photos in it are absolutely gorgeous.”

Houseplants and Hot Sauce: A Seek-and-Find Book for Grown-Ups

Houseplants and hot sauce? These are a few of my favorite things. This is basically Where’s Waldo?, but age-appropriate—and extremely well-reviewed by customers.

Dimensions: Length: 12.38 inches; width: 9.25 inches; depth: 0.5 inches

Customer review: “I absolutely adore this book and have purchased it for so many friends, family, [and] co-workers as an awesome gift. The illustrations are delightful, so much fun to dive in as an adult. Highly recommend as an awesome gift for you and yours!”

1000 Record Covers

Collecting vinyl records is great, but this alternative is also pretty great.

Dimensions: Length: 7.7 inches; width: 5.8 inches; depth: 1.6 inches

Customer review: “Great book. Record album photos are clear and bring back many memories. There’s are album pictures on every page.”

Destination Dancefloor

I often wonder about party culture throughout the world and how it varies from town to town and continent to continent. Destination Dancefloor aims to answer that question and more, although I’m more of an experiential learner...

Dimensions: Length: 9.5 inches; width: 8.06 inches; depth: 0.99 inches

Customer review: “This book encapsulates many of those experiences, describing nights that set the stage for the respective countries. A collection of photographs set the mood for each, and whilst neither a photography portfolio nor a set of diary accounts, the book manages to capture the general vibe of each setting. It was well-written and very well-presented.”

100 Hikes of a Lifetime

This is a dream gift for anyone who loves to hit the trails. Hiking boots sold separately.

Dimensions: Length: 8.7 inches; width: 8.8 inches; depth: 1.3 inches

Customer review: “Great to inspire trip ideas! It has beautiful pictures, recommendations [for] where and what to look at and what time of year is best.”

Paris: Portrait of a City

How can you possibly sum up Paris? C’est impossible, but the beautiful photography in this book captures the city’s essence quite well.

Dimensions: Length: 13.74 inches; width: 10.51 inches; depth: 1.77 inches

Customer review: “Last night, I spent about half an hour with this book. I was awed. Its photos and illustrations filled me with the same level of wonder, curiosity, and admiration that I feel for Paris itself. And it manages to do it without going overboard with gaudy fetishism of the city.”

The Art Book

Do you know a lot about art, or do you want people to think you know a lot about art? Either way, this is a good purchase.

Dimensions: Length: 9.95 inches; width: 8.55 inches; depth: 1.63 inches

Customer review: “Love this book. Not an art buff, but do appreciate all forms of art and enjoy knowing more about artists and their work.”

How We Roll: The Art and Culture of Joints, Blunts, and Spliffs

It’s not for everyone, but if you dabble, you know it’s an art form. This small hardcover book is everything you want it to be: informative, easy-to-follow, and surprisingly funny.

Dimensions: Length: 6.25 inches; width: 6.3 inches; depth: 0.85 inches

Customer review: “It's easy to think you know everything there is to know about rolling a j, and on the flip side, it can be intimidating looking in on the cannabis community from the outside. This book is perfect for both those crowds and everything in between! It covers all the basics you would need while also sprinkling in niche stories and facts. I found it easily approachable and informative.”

Humans of New York

Humans of New York was one of the first Instagram accounts to go viral. Not only do the endearing posts make prime internet fodder, they’re also examples of storytelling at its finest.

Dimensions: Length: 9.14 inches; width: 7.28 inches; depth: 0.95 inches

Customer review: “Everyone should have a copy of this book to remind us that we are simply human and unique in our own being.”

Florida!

From Everything Everywhere All at Once and Uncut Gems to Midsommar and Moonlight, everything A24 touches turns to indie gold...including the state of Florida?

Dimensions: Length: 8.5 inches; width: 6.5 inches

Rising to the Occasion

If you know me, you know that I love a good toast. Don’t even think about ordering a drink if you aren’t going to clink glasses with me. I’m adding this one to my personal reading list.

Dimensions: Length: 7.5 inches; width: 5.5 inches; depth: 0.5 inches

Customer review: “It does have a variety to choose from. I especially liked those that were about friends. I like the way the book is divided into sections so you don’t need to look at every page.”

Icons by Oscar

Photographer Oscar Abolafia has captured some of the most prolific celebrity portraits of all time. I’m talking Elvis, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Jones, to name just a few.

Dimensions: Length: 10.35 inches; width: 7.61 inches; depth: 1.34 inches

Customer review: “Dope. My wife and I actually used this book as our one we had everyone sign at our wedding!! They found a celeb they felt they liked or connected with and left a sweet message for us. It was a total hit!”

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