Lift Coffee Tables
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Stylish, well-designed coffee tables can help bring a room together while offering useful storage space. A lift-top coffee table adds an extra layer of functionality, providing concealed storage underneath the coffee table and an area that can be used as a desk or a dining table. Explore some of the best lift coffee tables on the market with the ideal combination of style and usability.
Our Picks
Mid Century Modern Lift Top Coffee Table
What We Like: Minimalist mid-century design
What We Don’t Like: Limited external storage
Not So Good For: Rooms that need a large coffee table
Perfect For: Compact, stylish living rooms
The clever, mid-century modern inspired design of this small lift-top coffee table packs a lot of storage into a small package. At only 42.52’’ x 15.75’’, this coffee table has a small footprint that can fit into compact living rooms while adding the extra functionality that tight spaces often need.
The exterior has two open cubbies for small items, and the top of the table lifts on ergonomic hydraulic lifts and can be used as a desk or table at a back-friendly height. The table’s interior has three storage areas: two can hold up to 33 lbs. and the central area holds up to 44 lbs. of goods.
Farmhouse Lift Top Coffee Table
What We Like: Solid pine wood construction
What We Don’t Like: Larger footprint than others
Not So Good For: Small or compact rooms
Perfect For: Large great rooms with a rustic or farmhouse style
Hand-built by skilled artisans, this simple yet functional coffee table desk is a sturdy, long-lasting addition to any living room. It has an interior storage space closed off by rustic-style miniature sliding barn doors. The large easy-to-move lift top is 28’’ wide, ideal for use as a full desk or as a dining room table when entertaining.
This solid table is a statement piece ideal for large living rooms. It has all the usability of other lift-top tables, but with its larger size, it has even more storage space. The dark, rustic finish on the table has natural grain differences, making every table unique, and the solid pine wood is scratch, stain, and water resistant, making this a good table for homes with children or pets.
Glass Top Lift Coffee Table
What We Like: Simple, functional design
What We Don’t Like: No drawers
Not So Good For: Use as a desk or dining table
Perfect For: Studios or dorm rooms
With its creative design, this compact hydraulic lift coffee table has space to organize and store numerous items. The table has two levels, with an open bottom shelf with space for larger items and a hidden compartment under the lift table for storing smaller items like headphones and electronic devices.
The table is made out of manufactured wood with a water-resistant veneer and a glass table top that is easy to maintain. The lift top is manually adjustable to find the ideal height for dining or working at home. This table helps you make the most of a tight space, adding plenty of storage and a versatile table to any room.
Two Way Lift Top Coffee Table
What We Like: Two lifting table tops
What We Don’t Like: Smaller tabletop than others
Not So Good For: Rooms with a rustic or farmhouse style
Perfect For: Fashion-forward or minimalist small rooms
This geometrically-designed clean-lined coffee table is a perfect minimalist focal point for your living room. The unique, creative design of the tabletop can be lifted in two different segments, allowing two people to use the table at once or to create two separate workspaces.
The table’s interior also offers storage in two large compartments, perfect for books and electronics. The table is made out of manufactured wood with an iron base that is sturdy and secure even when the tops are lifted and extended. The surface is coated in a waterproof finish, making it ideal for dining table use.
Small Lift Coffee Table
What We Like: Creative, unique design
What We Don’t Like: Only available in two finishes
Not So Good For: Homes with children
Perfect For: Cozy rooms needing a classy table
With five storage areas, this table offers unmatched organizational space. It has two closable cabinets with windowed doors on either side of the table, and a large bottom shelf that can hold oversize or large items. It has a 26.5’’ x 21.7’’ liftable table top that can rise to 6.5’’ for use as a desk or eating table. Under the liftable table, there is an 11’’ deep storage compartment great for organizing items out of sight to keep your space clutter-free.
The table’s design was inspired by the clean lines of mid-century modern styles. The iron frame is visible on the exterior for a rustic industrial appeal, and the manufactured wood body is available in both oak and gray wash.
