Material
Rattan, or its more moisture-resistant woven-PE imitation, brings a texture that solid wood or metal never quite offer: a woven pattern that catches the light differently depending on the angle. The six tables gathered here use it in different ways — sliding doors, cane panels on a curved frame, or a directly woven top. Some pair rattan with glass or marble, a mix that softens the raw look of the weave. Before ordering, check whether the material listed is natural rattan or woven PE: the latter copes far better with a humid living room or a covered terrace.
90 x 40 x 40 cm
The larger table in this nesting pair measures 90 cm across, with a woven rattan top on a glass base. No colour is given on the listing, so check the exact shade before ordering if that matters to you. The woven texture adds rustic charm, but it holds on to fine dust more than a smooth top — an occasional pass with a handheld vacuum helps.
100×50×50 cm · Black
At 100 cm by 50 cm, this Black table converts into a dining table with four stools stored underneath. Its versatility goes well beyond a simple fixed coffee table. On the other hand, a 3-in-1 mechanism adds moving joints that, like any mechanism, need handling without forcing to avoid seizing up over time.
70 x 70 x 45,5 cm · White/Gold
This pair of round tables measures 70 cm by 70 cm, with a White/Gold marble-effect top and a built-in drawer. The luxe look stays sharp thanks to the gold-finished handles. The trade-off of a marble-effect veneer: a deep scratch reveals the wood underneath, unlike solid marble, which could simply be sanded back.
90 x 50 x 45 cm · Black
This table measures 90 cm by 50 cm, with a tempered-glass top on a curved wood frame and woven-PE cane panels visible on the sides. Woven PE, unlike natural rattan, copes well in a slightly humid room. The trade-off: in Black, the dark frame stands out most on a pale floor, and blends in more on darker flooring.
100 x 50 x 40 cm · 0927 Oval
This oval table measures 100 cm by 50 cm, with sliding rattan doors closing off a central storage space. The oval shape softens the corners compared with a standard rectangle. On the other hand, a sliding rattan door mechanism needs a bit more upkeep than a plain open shelf: a sticking rail is cleared with a soft brush.
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Natural rattan ages well in a dry room, but it doesn't cope with standing damp in a bathroom or a poorly covered terrace, where it can split over time. For rooms outside that damp concern altogether, our wood vs. glass comparison covers the two most common material picks instead. For a damp room where weaving struggles, a sealed timber top copes far better, and our wooden coffee table picks show which finishes hold up.
Woven PE, a plastic material that visually imitates rattan, holds up far better against damp and direct sun. The difference shows most in the feel: PE is more uniform, while natural rattan keeps small irregularities.
Before buying, check the product listing to see which of the two materials is used: the word "rattan" on its own, with no further detail, sometimes means an imitation rather than the natural fibre.
Key point Before buying, check the product listing to see which of the two materials is used: the word "rattan" on its own, with no further detail, sometimes means an imitation rather than the natural fibre.
The weave plays with light in a way solid wood never manages: depending on the time of day, the pattern casts small shadows on the floor around the table. Light matters as much through a top as around it, which the best glass coffee table shortlist puts front and centre.
Placing a woven table near a window shows off that effect; tucked into a dark corner of the room, the detail of the weave gets lost and the table just reads as a plain textured top.
The walkway in front of the sofa follows the same rule as any coffee table: leave a gap of 40 to 50 cm to get past without catching your foot.
Key point The walkway in front of the sofa follows the same rule as any coffee table: leave a gap of 40 to 50 cm to get past without catching your foot.
A feather duster or a vacuum with a narrow nozzle lifts the dust sitting in the grooves of the weave, more effective than a plain cloth that just slides over the surface without reaching it. Smooth tops spare you that grooved dusting entirely, one good reason to look through the best marble-effect coffee table picks.
Avoid using a lot of water on natural rattan: the fibre absorbs moisture, unlike woven PE, which lets it run off with no damage.
A protective varnish, applied once a year to natural rattan, extends how well it holds up over time; woven PE never needs this.
Key point A protective varnish, applied once a year to natural rattan, extends how well it holds up over time; woven PE never needs this.
Unlike black metal or a lacquered top, natural rattan or its PE imitation stays neutral against a bold sofa or rug colour: its beige or honey tone never clashes with another dominant shade in the room. Neutral does not have to mean woven, and the best oak coffee table picks stay just as easy to live with.
That's why it shows up so often in boho and Scandinavian styles, two looks where natural materials matter more than bold colour.
Paired with glass or marble, as on several models on this page, the weave keeps a discreet role, almost like a frame around a more eye-catching material.
A living room already busy with pattern — printed cushions, patterned rugs — benefits instead from a plain, simple rattan piece rather than a model with added glass or marble, so as not to add yet another focal point.
Key point A living room already busy with pattern — printed cushions, patterned rugs — benefits instead from a plain, simple rattan piece rather than a model with added glass or marble, so as not to add yet another focal point.
A rattan or woven-PE table generally weighs less than an equivalent one in solid wood or metal, since a woven structure is naturally lighter than solid wood. Weight follows the material, so the marble-effect or MDF coffee table comparison is worth reading before you carry anything home.
That's a real advantage if you move your furniture around often, whether for guests or a deep clean of the floor: a light table lifts with one hand, where a solid one needs both arms.
The logical trade-off: that lightness comes from a less dense structure, so it's less suited to carrying heavy weight left on it permanently, such as a fish tank or a stack of heavy books kept there for good.
For everyday coffee-table use — a glass, a cup, a meal tray — that limit is never really a problem.
Key point For everyday coffee-table use — a glass, a cup, a meal tray — that limit is never really a problem.
A living room often changes faster than you'd think: a new sofa, a move, a different floor colour. A rattan table, thanks to its neutral colour, rides out those changes more easily than one in a strong, specific shade. Rattan is not the only material that survives a change of decor, as the metal or MDF coffee table comparison points out.
That's a real point in its favour if you're not sure how long this table will stay in the same room: rattan fits with whatever comes next without clashing, unlike a lacquered top in a very particular colour.
Further down this page, the price table lines up all six models at the price we recorded, a more reliable way to compare than a simple price sort on an outside search engine.
One last simple check before buying: the depth listed, often looked at less than the length, even though it decides whether the table leaves enough room to walk between the sofa and the rest of the living room. A deeper top gives more usable surface but eats into the space for stretching your legs out from the sofa, a trade-off worth weighing up based on how you like to sit in the evening. This depth detail often matters more than length for everyday comfort, especially in a modest-sized living room where every spare centimetre gets noticed.
Key point This depth detail often matters more than length for everyday comfort, especially in a modest-sized living room where every spare centimetre gets noticed.
| Model | Price approx. | Dimensions | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merax Lot de 2 tables basses rondes de | £90 | 70 x 70 x 45,5 cm | White/Gold | View on Amazon |
 Merax Table basse ovale avec espace de | £90 | 100 x 50 x 40 cm | 0927 Oval | View on Amazon |
 COSTWAY Table Basse Bois | £110 | 90 x 50 x 45 cm | Black | View on Amazon |
 COSTWAY Tables Basses Gigognes en Verr | £110 | 90 x 40 x 40 cm | — | View on Amazon |
 VOWNER Table Basse Relevable Transform | £220 | 100×50×50 cm | Black | View on Amazon |
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
We don't test the furniture: we record each piece's measurements one by one and say where our figures come from. When a dimension is missing from a listing, we say so instead of guessing. Our method.
Page updated on 28 August 2026.