This modern coffee table decor is fall-based, consisting of greenery, small gold pumpkins, a large beige pumpkin, and tapered candles in gold candlestick holders. The light wood of the coffee table contrasts pleasantly with the black fireplace and overmantel behind it.
32 Stunning Modern Coffee Table Décor for Your Living Room
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Published: February 12, 2023
Updated: November 29, 2023
Looking for a simple yet refined way to elevate your living room? Look no further than this stunning collection of modern coffee table décor for a perfect, inexpensive means to take your living room to the next level. Perhaps place a white vase of flowers or foliage in the center of your round coffee table, or use the corners of your square or rectangular coffee table to create four separate zones of ornaments to thrill and delight the eye.
Height is a very important thing to consider when curating your modern coffee table décor. A stack of coffee table books can look chic, but pair them with long, thin candles in pretty holders to elevate the whole look. Use a wide stone bowl to hold cream spheres and pine cones for a mix of modern and rustic. Consider table décor a work of art, and your coffee table the canvas. Read on for more genius ideas to transform your table.
02 of Coffee Table With Stone Vase and Stack of Books
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A large plant in a stone vase and a small pile of books create minimalist modern coffee table decor in this living room of gray carpet and white paneled walls. A black-frame modern medieval chandelier hangs overhead.
03 of Colorful and Peaceful Living Room
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Colors of sage, orange, cream, and black take over in this modern farmhouse living room. The coffee table boasts a white vase and an amber vase of minimal wildflowers. Coffee table books are stacked with candles on top and a pair of wick trimmers. A floating shelf holds framed pictures and a cream throw rests on the cream couch.
04 of Yellow Flowers and Bronze Beads
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This stylish living room shows off modern coffee table decor with a tray of vases filled with fall colors and a large assortment of bronze beads. The furniture is in tasteful neutrals, letting the white of the coffee table and window shutters shine through.
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06 of Modern Living Room Table Décor
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A linen couch with mismatched decorative pillows is accessorized by a wooden coffee table in this stylish modern gray living room. A succulent in a black stone pot, white square coasters, an amber jar, and a wooden square chain link sculpture accessorize the table.
07 of Wood and Metal Style Ideas for Lounge
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Natural meets industrial in this welcoming living room. A large wooden rectangle coffee table with black metal legs sits on a plush cream carpet surrounded by white seating and a brown leather pouf.
08 of Wooden Bowl and Vase of Minimal Plants
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This wooden table holds a wooden bowl and minimal-leafed twigs in a transparent vase. A simple diamond-patterned cream rug sits underneath. A pair of beige armchairs sit behind the coffee table and large windows let in the light. A large potted plant stands in the corner.
09 of Two-tier Coffee Table With Double Décor
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10 of Winter-themed Coffee Table Décor
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This black coffee table holds a white pot of eucalyptus and a white and gold tray bearing two golden deer ornaments. A white corner couch sits on a diamond-patterned black and gray rug. A black fireplace has a white mantelpiece that holds a fir bough garland and stockings.
11 of Plants Galore on Low Wooden Table
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Simple shapes and clean lines are the order of the day in this fresh living room. A low wooden coffee table sports two green-leafed plants of different heights. Another plant is spotted on the white sideboard. Large windows and white walls make the space feel open.
12 of Cozy Living Room With Glowing Candle
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This farmhouse coffee table boasts a lit candle sitting on a white round marble tray, and a plant in a white vase sitting on a wicker tray. Nearby, a small wooden stool holds another plant in a white vase. A cream couch is decorated with cushions and a throw.
13 of White, Gray, and Mustard Décor
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A neutral vase holding a yellow bouquet huddles close to a wooden bowl in this modern coffee table decor. A beige corner couch surrounds the plain wooden coffee table and two checked poufs. The couch is decorated with white, gray, and mustard cushions that complement the flowers.
14 of Tasseled White Stone Bowl
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This sleek modern coffee table decor boasts a raised white stone bowl with round wire craft balls and a tasseled string of large wooden beads. The tassel trails out of the bowl onto the stone gray of the coffee table. A feature fireplace holds a round mirror and pillar candles on the mantelpiece.
15 of Plants and Wooden Trays Centerpiece
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This modern living room brings the outside in with an olive tree in the corner and a green plant in a white vase on the coffee table. A wooden tray and bowl also sit on the rectangular table, flanked by beige couches. A ceiling fan whirs overhead.
16 of Plant, Books, and Chain Ornament Table Display
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On this small coffee table sits a white vase of foliage, white-covered coffee table books, and a decorative ornament of the stone chain. Black-framed windows add space and dimension to the room. Neutral cushions decorate a white corner couch.
17 of Vintage Clock and Potted Tree on Modern Table
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This modern coffee table decor combines two small side tables to make one coffee table. A stack of books and a wooden knot ornament sit on the smaller table, and a stone tray with an analog clock and a potted fern sits on the bigger of the two. A cozy brown couch sits behind them.
18 of Chrysanthemums and Coffee Table Books
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This round black coffee table boasts a large vase of beige chrysanthemums and a small pile of coffee table books. A huge honey-colored couch is decorated with similarly-hued cushions and a dark brown throw. A floating shelf above the couch holds a gallery of wooden-framed art.
19 of Round Coffee Table with Natural Décor
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A slate gray sectional couch defines this living room corner, featuring a round light wood coffee table with a vase of juniper branches, a square bowl of pinecones, a stack of books, and a brass reindeer figurine.
20 of Matching Couch Cushion Décor
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A coffee table and gray couch sit on a dark vintage rug with detailed bordering. The living room’s modern coffee table decor consists of a potted fern and a bowl of round cream spheres and a wooden pumpkin. These both sit on a square of faded red fabric, which matches the cushions on the couch.
21 of Tall Black Vase of Stems
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This open-plan space presents a black fireplace opposite a white couch and chairs and a wooden coffee table. The table holds a tall black vase of dark-green stems. A chandelier hangs overhead. A large painting hangs on the shiplap wall above the fireplace.
22 of Modern Black Living Room Table Décor
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This open-concept modern living room with white shiplap walls features a modern low coffee table with a round black vase of black leaves, and a stack of books supporting a geometric sculpture. A black chain link sculpture is draped across a second stack of books.
23 of Wood and Beige Accent Chairs with Modern Black Coffee Table
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Two wood and beige accent chairs are seated in front of a black TV cabinet facing a black square coffee table. The table is paired with a white sectional couch styled with beige and gray throw pillows.
24 of Living Room Modern Coffee Décor
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This gorgeous display shows off living room modern coffee table decor with two stacks of coffee table books, upon which is a large white vase of flowers. The table decor suits the living room, which is mainly white with a few wooden features such as the mantelpiece and coffee table.
25 of Textured Vase and Candlesticks
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This collected living room presents a white marble-effect circular coffee table, holding a textured white vase of vines, a pair of white candles in bronze holders, and a round black bowl resting on a white book. A black fireplace with a wooden mantelpiece sits behind it.
26 of Clay Vessels on a Round Wooden Coffee Table
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A dark neutral carpet complements this light wooden coffee table, accessorized by a dark clay urn, a white flat bowl, and a stack of books. A linen sofa holds throw pillows and a blanket of varying textures behind the table.
27 of Candles and Incense in Monochrome Living Room
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This monochrome living room is broken up with a large rectangular wooden coffee table, upon which sits a black bowl, a greige vase, and a candle and incense set. Above the table and white couch hangs a black-frame chandelier from the black-beamed and white shiplap ceiling.
28 of Coffee Table Display With White Flowers
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On a round black coffee table sits a white stone bowl, a transparent vase of flowers, and a stack of books, upon which rests a candle. A gray couch and two gray checked stools surround the coffee table, which sits on a gray rug.
29 of Books and Vase of Flowers on Modern Coffee Table
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This modern coffee table decor includes a stack of white-covered coffee table books, on top of which sits a candle under a cloche, a candlestick holder, and a candle snuffer. Behind this arrangement sits a huge white vase of foliage as well as a handmade black bowl.
30 of Black Floor Lamp for White Couch
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Black and white floor lamp leans over a white couch in front of a white wall with decorative molding. A round stained wood coffee table stands in front of the couch on a beige and gray rug.
31 of Circular Coffee Table With Coasters and Fern
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This modern coffee table decor comprises a green potted fern, hexagonal wooden coasters, and a book. They sit on a round wooden coffee table in front of a squashy cream couch and huge windows.
32 of Pumpkin and Scrabble Board Décor
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This modern farmhouse living room presents a coffee table holding a decorative pumpkin in its own stone holder. Next to it, a stack of books is topped with tasseled beads and a pair of candlestick holders. A huge white piano and a dark gray couch sit behind the coffee table.