The Best Lift Top Coffee Tables

Yaheetech Wood Lift Top Coffee Table

The Storage Master

This simple but sturdy coffee table features a roomy storage compartment and an open shelf on the bottom.

Best Overall

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For those on the hunt for an all-around solid coffee table with lots of storage capacity, we recommend going for Yaheetech’s. The hidden storage compartment is incredibly spacious and can easily fit your laptop, board games, and remote controls. The bottom shelf is entirely open, so you have plenty of room for items that do not fit in the hidden compartment. The table is constructed of MDF, an engineered wood composite that’s dense and strong, with an easy-to-clean waterproof surface. The heavy-duty metal mechanism makes for smooth opening and closing. Overall, this coffee table has a minimalist design that could work in lots of different styles of living spaces.

Pros:

• Straightforward construction, easy to assemble
• An ideal mid-size option

Cons:

• Some prefer separated shelving on the bottom

WLive Lift Top Coffee Table

The Multitasker

This sleek coffee table has a split top for even more use.

Most Versatile

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We love the look of this sleek coffee table — the wood surfaces add a natural touch, balanced with the steel frame’s industrial feel. Constructed of particleboard and finished with water-resistant paint, the surfaces have a lovely wood grain pattern that adds instant texture to your room. The table features a gas spring lift to float one side of the tabletop; the other side of the tabletop is a hidden drawer that slides open to the side.  We especially recommend this option if you want a pop of color, as this coffee table has warm tones that add a cozy feel.

Pros:

• The dual tabletop makes this a versatile workstation, with the lifted side for work and the sliding side reserved for drinks and food
• The inside of the storage compartment is split into two sections

Cons:

• No additional shelves or storage other than the hidden compartment

Bonnlo Lift Top Coffee Table

For All Seasons

With timeless design features and divided shelving, this coffee table is form and function combined.

Best Classic Look

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Bonnlo’s coffee table looks deceptively simple, and we don’t just mean the lift top. Its overall construction is straightforward and features P2 board and solid wood legs. But we like this coffee table because of its details, like the carved feet on the table legs, which add a classic feel to the design. We also like the shelving compartment on the bottom, which is divided into three sections. The coffee table is also mid-sized, meaning it’s ideal for kids to store all their toys or if you don’t want an overly large coffee table.

Pros:

• Three separate shelves under the tabletop
• Two color options available

Cons:

• Some may not want the divided shelving since that might limit what you can store underneath

Sauder Lift Top Coffee Table

Built to Last

This rustic and hefty coffee table adds a natural touch to your home.

Most Durable

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First things first — Sauder’s lift top table has a beautifully finished design and is as sturdy as it looks. We like the variation of the wood grain pattern, which lends to its rustic, natural look, which is offset by wrought iron accents at the feet and tabletop corners. The table’s engineered wood construction is dense and sturdy, and the wooden panels are set into the frame, adding dimension to the table. Our favorite part is that the bottom shelf is divided into two compartments so that you can store larger items but still have the finished look that compartments add.

Pros:

• Extra leg in the middle of the table where the bottom shelf is split for additional support
• Metal spring lifts smoothly

Cons:

• The deep hues and wrought iron accents make this a more specific piece that might not match every living space

Depointer Life Lift Top Coffee Table

Surprise, Surprise

This chic coffee table is so well-designed the dual-lid design gives it a seamless look.

Best Split-Top Design

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This Depointer Life option is one of the more elegant lift top coffee tables that we’ve come across. It features a deep, walnut-hued tabletop that’s contrasted with clean white shelves and legs. The table is made of solid and composite pine wood. This table’s defining feature is that the tabletop actually lifts off to the sides as two separate pieces. The top storage compartment also has drawers that pull out, which is less common with lift top coffee tables, as well as an open shelf design. This is the coffee table that doesn’t look like a lift top at all, and it brings effortless elegance to your living space.

Pros:

• Large surface that still has lots of space, despite splitting into two pieces
• A more refined look at a great value

Cons:

• Tabletop lifts out to the sides, so it’s a little less space-efficient

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these tables made of wood or not?

Yes — many are engineered from composite wood, meaning they’re made from different kinds of wood unless otherwise noted. MDF (medium-density fiberboard), for example, is made of wood pieces pressed into large sheets. Engineered wood is generally sturdy and reliable, and the price is usually a better value than a solid piece of wood.

Any tips for using these lift top coffee tables?

If you don’t have carpet in your home, we recommend placing your coffee table on a rug for extra stability so that the table doesn’t slide when you’re lifting the top.