Size
70 cm is a pivotal size: too short for a large corner sofa, ideal for a compact living room or for the larger table of a nesting duo. Six models at this length or diameter, mostly round, with weights and materials that vary noticeably — from very light solid wood you can move with one hand to a heavier top built to stay put. A round shape avoids sharp corners in a narrow walkway, while a rectangular one keeps more usable surface: both approaches sit side by side in this selection, and it's down to how your living room's traffic actually flows.
74,5 x 74,5 x 45,5 cm (L x l x H) · White
With 74.5 cm across and 45.5 cm high, this round format clears the corners in a narrow walkway. Its four open tiers, in White, give plenty of storage visible at a glance. That many stacked tiers takes some discipline to stop the table turning into a visible catch-all, or the tidy effect soon disappears.
95x55x50cm · Oak-white
This rectangular table measures 95 cm long by 55 cm wide, the largest in this selection, with a Oak-white top built to carry a real load without sagging. At 50 cm, it rises above the average sofa seat height: check your own before ordering if you want it below knee level, or everyday comfort suffers.
70 x 70 x 45cm & 50 x 50 x 50cm · Travertine Yellow
The larger table in this duo measures 70 cm across and 45 cm high, with cylindrical legs and a travertine-effect finish in Travertine Yellow. The thick high-density-wood top stays light to move for cleaning. The shade, bolder than a classic marbled white, suits a warm or boho décor best, less so a very neutral living room where it risks standing out too much.
Black+gold-70*70*45cm
In Black+gold-70*70*45cm, this nesting duo has a waterproof marble-effect top in MDF on a gold frame. The two tables stack together to keep just one footprint on the floor when not in use. The waterproof top guards against splashes but not scratches: a coaster remains useful for the heaviest objects.
70 x 70 x 45 cm · Gold and Marble
70 cm across and 45 cm high, this duo with a glossy marble pattern and gold metal legs is designed to nest under a sofa or separate out for an extra seat. The Gold and Marble finish catches the eye more than a matt top. The glossy finish shows fingerprints: a microfibre cloth is needed regularly, more often than with a matt wood top.
70 x 70 x 45 cm / 50 x 50 x 35 cm · Wood and Black
For the larger table, reckon on 70 cm across and 35 cm high, with a second, lower table tucked underneath. The Wood and Black duo stays particularly light to lift for vacuuming. That lightness has a downside: it shifts more easily than a heavier model if knocked by a passing foot, without the stability of a more solid top.
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70 cm suits a compact living room or an armchair more than a large three-seater sofa, which calls for a longer table. It's also a common size for the larger table of a nesting duo, with the smaller one typically running 40 to 50 cm. The companion piece of a nesting duo belongs to another family entirely, and our compact coffee table picks is where those slimmer tops are grouped together.
In front of a two-seater sofa, this size respects the usual two-thirds proportion mentioned for other sizes fairly well, without overhanging or looking tiny.
Key point In front of a two-seater sofa, this size respects the usual two-thirds proportion mentioned for other sizes fairly well, without overhanging or looking tiny.
A round top 70 cm across avoids sharp corners in a narrow walkway, a real advantage in a living room where people often pass close to the table. A rectangle of similar length offers more usable surface in exchange, for a meal tray or a laptop laid flat. Where corners and walkways are even tighter, a smaller coffee table format keeps the same logic with less bulk to walk around.
The choice is often decided by the walkway around the table rather than taste alone: measure the clear passage before choosing between the two shapes.
Key point The choice is often decided by the walkway around the table rather than taste alone: measure the clear passage before choosing between the two shapes.
At this size, a nesting pair makes sense: the main table handles everyday use, the second only comes out for an extra guest or one more tray. Rather than a second top, some prefer one larger surface, which is what a roomier coffee table format offers instead.
Check the stated weight before buying if you plan to move the pair often for vacuuming: the lightest models in this selection handle with one hand, while the heavier ones need lifting with two.
Key point Check the stated weight before buying if you plan to move the pair often for vacuuming: the lightest models in this selection handle with one hand, while the heavier ones need lifting with two.
At this size, the material has more effect on the final look than a simple matter of taste. A solid-wood top brings visual warmth and ages well, but it costs more to carry than an MDF top finished in marble effect. Outside the living room, the material rules change again, as our guide on choosing a table for a bedroom explains.
Metal, often used for the legs rather than the top, adds stability without weighing the whole piece down too much: a good compromise when the table needs moving regularly.
The printed marble pattern, common on smaller sizes, stays the lightest and most affordable option, at the cost of a less textured feel than real stone underneath your hand.
Key point The printed marble pattern, common on smaller sizes, stays the lightest and most affordable option, at the cost of a less textured feel than real stone underneath your hand.
A table this size pairs well with an armchair and a two-seater sofa, but it can look isolated in the middle of a large living room if nothing else visually accompanies it. A rug that extends well beyond it helps anchor the whole arrangement. Curious how these recommendations are put together? Our page about Tavolia Bassio explains how each selection is built and tested.
In front of a corner sofa, centre it in front of the straight section rather than the middle of the whole sofa: at 70 cm, it would otherwise leave a visible gap on one side, the same point that applies to the longer sizes in this range.
Finally, if you're still torn between round, rectangular and a nesting duo, start from how you'll actually use it: setting down two everyday glasses favours round, entertaining several people often favours the nesting duo that separates as needed.
A solid-wood top is usually cleaned dry, with a slightly damp cloth kept only for stains. Standing water is its main enemy: a spilled glass wiped up quickly leaves no mark, but left overnight it can mark the varnish. Where spills are a daily worry, smaller surfaces are easier to keep dry, and our pick of the best compact coffee tables lists them.
MDF finished in marble or wood effect copes better with a regular wipe using a damp sponge, as long as you avoid abrasive products that scratch the printed surface. A dry microfibre cloth is enough most weeks to lift the dust.
Metal legs, gold or black, need the least upkeep of the three materials on this page: occasional dusting keeps their original look, with no polishing or special treatment required.
One last useful habit: run a slightly damp sponge underneath the top, not just on it. Dust builds up there quietly, especially on models with open shelves, and it eventually becomes visible from the sofa if it's never removed.
For nesting duos in particular, remember to clean the small table too while it sits tucked under the large one: it's less visible, but it collects just as much dust as the top above it, a point easily forgotten during the weekly clean.
If children often visit, check for rounded edges rather than sharp corners on the model you choose: at this height, a coffee table sits exactly at knee and face level for a young child running through the living room.
One last tip before settling on one of these six models: read the exact dimensions on the product's own listing one more time, column by column, rather than relying only on the figure shown in the title, which sometimes gets rounded off.
Key point One last tip before settling on one of these six models: read the exact dimensions on the product's own listing one more time.
| Model | Price approx. | Dimensions | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 OHMG Lot de 2 Table Basse Aspect marbr | £50 | — | Black+gold-70*70*45cm | View on Amazon |
 Casaria® Table Basse rectangulaire Bla | £50 | 95x55x50cm | Oak-white | View on Amazon |
 Ginhow Table Basse Ronde Bois 70 cm Lo | £60 | 70 x 70 x 45 cm / 50 x 50 x 35 cm | Wood and Black | View on Amazon |
 LIFEZEAL Table Basse Ronde à 2 Niveaux | £60 | 74,5 x 74,5 x 45,5 cm (L x l x H) | White | View on Amazon |
 Merax Lot de 2 Tables Basses Rondes | £100 | 70 x 70 x 45 cm | Gold and Marble | View on Amazon |
 GrandCA HOME Ensemble de 2 Tables Gigo | £110 | 70 x 70 x 45cm & 50 x 50 x 50cm | Travertine Yellow | View on Amazon |
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
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Page updated on 28 August 2026.