About Coffee Table Australia

Our Story

Coffee Table Australia was born from a simple frustration: finding reliable, unbiased information about living room furniture in the Australian market was surprisingly difficult. When our founder, Sarah Mitchell, spent weeks researching coffee tables for her new Melbourne apartment, she discovered that most online resources were either outdated, focused on overseas markets, or simply trying to push sales without providing genuine guidance.

That experience sparked an idea. What if there was a dedicated resource that understood the unique needs of Australian homeowners? A site that considered our climate, our living spaces, our aesthetic preferences, and our trusted retailers? Coffee Table Australia was created to fill that gap.

Today, our team of furniture enthusiasts, interior design aficionados, and meticulous researchers work together to bring you comprehensive guides, honest comparisons, and practical advice. We spend countless hours visiting furniture showrooms across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We test materials, evaluate construction quality, and assess how different pieces perform in real Australian homes with our harsh UV light, humidity variations, and the everyday wear and tear of family life.

We understand the difference between a veneer finish and solid timber construction. We know why a hairpin leg works beautifully in a Scandinavian-inspired space but might clash with a Hamptons aesthetic. We appreciate that a family with toddlers has different needs than a couple furnishing their first apartment together. This nuanced understanding informs everything we publish.

Our commitment is simple: provide Australians with the knowledge they need to make confident furniture decisions. We believe the coffee table is more than just a surface for your remote control and coffee mug—it's the centrepiece of your living room, a gathering point for family and friends, and a reflection of your personal style. Getting it right matters, and we're here to help you do exactly that.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by three core principles:

Authenticity: We only recommend products we would genuinely consider for our own homes. Our team personally evaluates furniture quality, researches brand reputations, and considers long-term value before featuring any product on our site.

Australian Focus: We understand that Australian homes have unique considerations. From the intensity of our sunlight that can fade certain finishes, to the prevalence of open-plan living that requires furniture to work across multiple zones, we factor in what matters specifically to Australian homeowners.

Education First: Rather than simply telling you what to buy, we aim to teach you how to evaluate furniture yourself. Our guides explain the principles of proportion, the characteristics of different materials, and the practical considerations that should inform any furniture purchase.

Meet Our Team

How We Work

Our research process is thorough and methodical. When evaluating coffee tables, we consider dozens of factors including material quality, construction durability, finish resilience, design versatility, assembly requirements, and value for money. We read hundreds of customer reviews, consult with furniture retailers, and whenever possible, examine pieces in person.

We're transparent about our business model: we earn commissions when you purchase through our affiliate links to retailers like Amazon Australia. However, this never influences our recommendations. We feature products based on merit, and we're just as likely to steer you away from a poor purchase as toward a good one. Your trust is more valuable to us than any commission.