15 of the VERY Best Coffee Table Books

The best aesthetically pleasing coffee table books that you’ll love reading too.

These books are calling your name.

With every budget, person, & aesthetic in mind, these are the 15 best coffee table books that make a stunning statement & are just as good to read.

After our team took a little poll, we realized only a handful of us love to collect coffee table books, whereas the majority of my Hip sidekicks don’t own any at all! Despite our differing coffee table essentials, I set out to find the very best ones and every one of them will look just as good as the last. 😉

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Here’s why these 15 coffee table books made our top list in 2022:

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1. Humans is deeply familiar & one of the most influential art projects of the decade – it’s for every human.

Full of deeply familiar stories from humans across the globe, this book was an instant New York Times #1 Bestseller and one that every person will resonate with. Author & photographer, Brandon Stanton, documents each unique & intimate story with vibrant photos and moving stories we can’t help but fall in love with.

Grab this heirloom leather-bound version of Humans for the ultimate gift.

Can’t get enough of these books? You can also grab Brandon Stanton’s original book, Humans of New York, which hit shelves in 2010 and is a reflection of his blog that started it all.

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2. Plantopedia is every plant lover’s dream book come true & your guide to serious plant goals.

I was recently gifted this gorgeous plant book and was so blown away upon unwrapping it! To my surprise, I had never even heard of Plantopedia despite being a huge plant lover, but it’s everything I would have wanted had I known about it. 😍

Every page is filled with the most minimalist and aesthetically pleasing potted plants you’ll ever lay eyes on. There’s also a plethora of information for 130 different plant profiles and everything you need to know to care for them. Plus, there are even some unique gems you’ve likely never heard of like that Monstera Deliciosa. #plantgoals 🤩

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3. Beautifully Organized is a genius guide to a functional, stylish, & welcoming home. 

Author, Nikki Boyd, shares her best organizational advice along with hundreds of photos of breathtakingly organized & functional spaces. If you’ve been longing for a more functional home but don’t know where to begin, you’ll love how she breaks down this book, room by room.

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4. Nothing Fancy beautifully combines great food & entertaining without all the fuss.

Entertaining friends and family is supposed to be fun, not stressful. With this curated recipe book & New York Times Bestseller, you’ll not only have a vast collection of relaxed, yet impressive recipes to choose from but you’ll be able to host anything with ease – from a 15-person dinner party to a spontaneous weekday dinner date.

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5. Cocktail Codex provides the tools to understand & execute the most profound cocktails imaginable.

Cocktail enthusiasts of every level will love diving into this informative, award-winning cocktail book. Stemming from Death & Co in NYC voted America’s Best Cocktail Bar, there’s no better book about drinks than this surprisingly simple approach to mastering cocktails.

Grab the original Death & Co. book filled with modern classic cocktails to complete your bartender’s collection.

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6. 1,000 Places to See Before You Die was named the best travel book of the year.

Named the best travel book of the year by the New York Times, Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, and many more prestigious publishers, this coffee table book will take you on a beautiful journey across the world. Full of stunning imagery & informative text, your bucket list will be overflowing after thumbing through every page.

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7. The Art of the National Parks beautifully captures wanderlust & art that every nature-lover will appreciate. 

Covering all 63 of the national parks, this book is the perfect combination of art, flora & fauna, and the best sights you’ll want to see at each park. Inside, you’ll also find eye-catching posters created by some of the world’s foremost contemporary artists and designers to capture each national park’s unique beauty.

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8. Assouline Publishing: Travel Series books are fit for the most luxury coffee tables around.

Handcrafted with the finest silks, cottons, linens, papers, and other exquisite materials, these vibrant linen-covered books are the most aesthetically pleasing assemblage of books you’ll find online (but their price is not for the faint of heart 😂).

Made by Assouline Publishing, their iconic Travel Series books feature stunning photographs and details of destinations many only dream of going to – including Tulum, Capri, Mykonos, Hamptons, and so many more. 🤩 They’re the perfect luxury books for any travel enthusiast, wanderlust dreamer, or the perfect gift to reminisce about your once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

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9. Tom Ford is the most iconic coffee table book ever made & perfect for fashion seekers.

Arguably the most iconic coffee table book ever made, this show-stopping book is a statement piece all on its own. Any fashion lover will adore this complete catalog of Ford’s design work for both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent from 1994 to 2004. Bear in mind, Tom Ford is known for his sexy & edgy style so there is some nudity in this book, and may not be for coffee tables with kiddos.

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10. Stuff You Should Know will teach you endless things & is guaranteed to be a conversation starter.

From one of the most popular podcasts in the world came this super informative book about… well, all the stuff you want to know or thought you already knew. It’s perfect for the curious-minded and those who are always wanting to learn more.

“This book is one of my favorites to randomly crack open and read about every day interesting facts. The same goes for house guests as well, who can’t resist thumbing through and learning about the difference between ‘donut and doughnut,’ or the bed that tucks itself in.” – Shane, Hip sidekick

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11. Do It For Yourself is unlike any other guided journal you’ve ever tried. 

The only paperback book worthy of making our best coffee table books, this guided journal masterpiece is unlike any other you’ve had. Filled with thought-provoking prompts that make you dig deep and pop-art-inspired graphics & quotes, you’ll have all the tools to find the much-needed space to focus your energy, clear up mental clutter, and set yourself up for success.

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12. Eat Drink Nap is the perfect coffee table book if you want to perfect the art of entertaining.

Crafted by Soho House, which is a prestigious member-only club that originated in London, you’ll get an inside peek at how Soho House perfected the art of entertaining. Including everything from dining to sleeping, you’ll love gawking at all the industry-leading designs, scrumptious foods, and inspirational interiors. You’ll gain insight into how to make people feel at home, how to make a room stylish but welcoming, throw the perfect party, and so much more.

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13. Down to Earth will have you bouncing around home inspired to redecorate every nook and cranny.

Picking up right where her first book, Habitat, left off, Lauren Liess takes her interior design a step further in this sequel. Every page invites readers to provide functionality and creativity into their space by incorporating nature, easy living, and approachability – it’s undeniably everything any true homebody wants to achieve in their cozy home.

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14. Made for Living is your guide to an effortless Instagram-worthy home.  

Within these pages, trendsetting designer Amber Lewis shares everything you need to know to create a modern eclectic style that’s effortlessly made to be lived in. Complete with tons of photographs of her signature laidback style, you’ll find out just how to perfect the art of layering and achieving a room with the cozy, yet airy vibes everyone desires.

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15. The Star Wars Archives 

Filled with over 600 pages of glorious interviews, drawings, behind-the-scenes, production notes, and hundreds of color photographs, this book will take no convincing for any Star Wars lover. The world hasn’t been the same since 1977 when Star Wars hit the scene and I guarantee your coffee table won’t be either after grabbing this collectible. 😉

Want something more budget-friendly? This hardcover The Star Wars Archives book is under $25!

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