Colour
Gold works as an accent, rarely as a background colour: set on slim legs or as a frame around a top, it brings a touch of style without taking over the room, unlike furniture made entirely of metal. That's exactly where the models differ: some use gold only on the legs or handles, others extend it across the whole top. Gold metal, appealing as it is, shows fingerprints and loses its shine faster than oak or marble if it isn't wiped down regularly. Six models to compare where and how gold shows up, alongside the full range of gold coffee tables for more choice, and a chrome-finish table for a cooler metal alternative.
If budget is the deciding factor
BTM Table Basse Moderne
Entry price on this page, at around £60.
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Vicco Table Basse Maik
110 cm tabletop: enough room for the design to show in front of a 160 cm sofa.
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Amveya Table Basse Ronde avec Rangement Lot de 2 Table Basse Gigogne 7
70 cm: the size that works in a narrow room without feeling cramped.
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| Model | Price approx. | Dimensions | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTM Table Basse Moderne | £60 | 1 Standard | 100cm White+gold | View on Amazon |
 GIANTEX Table Basse Dorée à 2 Niveaux | £60 | 100 x 50 x 45 cm | Gold | View on Amazon |
 VASAGLE Table Basse, Table de Salon | £60 | 80Diamètre cm | White Marbled + Gold Metallic | View on Amazon |
 DEYARNA HOME Lot de 2 Tables Basses Gi | £80 | 80cm*60cm | Glass + Gold | View on Amazon |
| Amveya Table Basse Ronde avec Rangemen | £120 | 70 x 70 x 45 cm / 50 x 50 x 35 cm | Marble White and Metal Gold | View on Amazon |
| Vicco Table Basse Maik | £120 | Table basse | Oak Gold/Anthracite | View on Amazon |
80Diamètre cm · White Marbled + Gold Metallic
At 80 cm across, this white marble-effect top rests on a low tempered-glass level and gold metal legs. Gold stays confined to the legs here, which limits how much fingerprint marking shows on the metal. Assembly, done in several steps, needs the instructions followed closely, or the frame ends up with some play in it.
70 x 70 x 45 cm / 50 x 50 x 35 cm · Marble White and Metal Gold
70 cm across for the larger table of this nesting duo, white marble top and gold metal, the small one nesting at 35 cm high. The built-in drawers hide small objects and remotes, a plus over a bare top. The gold on the drawers, exposed to repeated handling, wears faster than the fixed legs.
Table basse · Oak Gold/Anthracite
An oak-and-charcoal top with gold trim on castors, a pairing that softens the usual contrast of pure gold against white or marble in favour of wood instead. The castors make everyday moving easier. With no dimension given on the listing, measure your own space before confirming, as the description stays vague on this point.
80cm*60cm · Glass + Gold
80 cm by 60 cm for the larger table of this pair of gold-glass nesting tables, the second completing the set. Tempered glass resists marks better than a solid gold frame would. The gold, present on the edges of the glass, still stays visible and needs regular cleaning to keep its shine.
1 Standard · 100cm White+gold
A white-and-gold top with two striped drawers, a square coffee table that plays on the contrast between the pale surface and gold details. The roomy drawers store small living-room items efficiently. The striped gold pattern, however, shows handling marks faster than a plain top.
100 x 50 x 45 cm · Gold
100 cm by 50 cm for this two-tier marble-effect top on a gold metal frame, 45 cm high, with non-slip feet. The gold frame, fully visible on this table, gives the most striking gold look of the six. The trade-off of that full exposure: it's also the model that asks for the most frequent cleaning of the lot.
A frame that's fully gold, exposed across its whole surface, shows fingerprints far faster than gold confined to the legs or handles. Upkeep looks very different once colour changes too, and our comparison of green finishes shows a tone that hides fingerprints far better. Before buying, check the photos to see whether the metal covers the whole structure or just a few details. Gold reads very differently once it sits on a deep floor covering, as our guide to a coffee table with a dark rug demonstrates. Fingerprints show more where the light bounces around, so our guide to a coffee table with a light-coloured rug is worth reading before you order.
A dry microfibre cloth is enough for everyday upkeep. Avoid abrasive products, which dull the gold finish far faster than simple, regular dusting would.
Gold pairs best with a pale top, marble or glass, rather than with dark wood, which visually overwhelms it instead of setting it off.
Key point Gold pairs best with a pale top, marble or glass, rather than with dark wood, which visually overwhelms it instead of setting it off.
Gold limited to slim legs suits a living room that's already busy with colour, where too much shiny metal would compete visually with the rest of the décor already in the room.
A fully gold frame, on the other hand, works as the centrepiece of a more neutral living room, with pale walls and few other metal elements, so the space doesn't feel overloaded.
For a wood tone instead of metal, look at the guides on which coffee table in light wood and which coffee table in dark wood. On height, remember that most sofas offer a seat between 45 and 60 cm: a gold coffee table that stays below that level keeps a light silhouette despite the shine of the metal.
Key point On height, remember that most sofas offer a seat between 45 and 60 cm: a gold coffee table that stays below that level keeps a light silhouette despite the shine of the metal.
Worth knowing
A good-quality powder-coated finish holds up well for several years; a cheap painted gold fades faster, especially in spots handled often, like drawer handles.
Cut back on gold elsewhere in the room if the top already carries plenty: one or two gold accents are enough, beyond that the effect becomes cluttered rather than elegant.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
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Page updated on 28 August 2026.