Coffee table books are one of the easiest ways to elevate the feel of room (in addition to colourful glassware, large mirrors and designer homeware, of course)
In addition to squiggly, multi-coloured candles, marble coasters and plants, a brightly-hued, chunky coffee table book can add character and a pop of colour to a living room, bedroom and hallway.
From pages in honour of legends like Virgil Abloh and the Queen to art from Horst and William Morris, there are countless coffee table books to sink your teeth into this Christmas.
Here is a list of the best coffee table books to buy this year for yourself and your loved ones:
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ASSOULINE Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh (Ultimate Edition)
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ASSOULINE Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh (Ultimate Edition)
Following the untimely death of Virgil Abloh in 2021, the brand that helped propel him to super-stardom has compiled a must-read coffee-table book to celebrate his boundary-breaking creativity. The ultimate Christmas gifts for fashion obsessives, that will be treasured forever.
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Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration of Her Life and Reign in Pictures (BBC Books)
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Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration of Her Life and Reign in Pictures (BBC Books)
Festival fanatics will love this exploration of 50 years of the legendary Glastonbury festival, as compiled by the very people who founded it back in 1970. Big-name contributors include Adele, Jay Z and Dolly Parton to name but a few.
This book explores the life of Coco Chanel, from her early days in millinery to her creation of the quintessential Chanel uniform (cardigan, jacket, LBD etc). The book also includes photos and sketches of Chanel's designs, so it's truly a fashion lovers dream coffee table book.
We don't recommend ripping pages out of coffee table books and framing them... But we have certainly found ourselves tempted to do so more than once while flicking through this collection of high glamour Slim Aarons photographs.
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CLASSIQUES: a stackable decorative table book inspired by Henri Matisse
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CLASSIQUES: a stackable decorative table book inspired by Henri Matisse
One for the street art aficionados, this book is a collection of photography from Banksy's masterpieces, including the self-destructing 'Love Is In The Bin' piece and 'Dismaland'.
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Taschen Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book
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Taschen Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book
Dreaming of a warm-weather getaway? This book will provide endless inspiration for turning those dreams into a reality – or at least act as a beautiful distraction in the meantime.
This coffee table book is aptly named The World Atlas of Coffee and is written by a World Barista Champion, James Hoffman. It details everything you need to know about coffee, from how it's grown to roasted. It's perfect if you know your lattes from your americanos.
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Taschen SNEAKER FREAKER: The Ultimate Sneaker Book
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Taschen SNEAKER FREAKER: The Ultimate Sneaker Book
Sneakerheads will go crazy for this gold-covered book filled with fascinating tidbits about the history of trainers and the rise of the hyper-exclusive sneaker 'drop'.
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Mitchell Beazley Curate: Inspiration for an Individual Home
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Mitchell Beazley Curate: Inspiration for an Individual Home
When we're not scrolling through Instagram to find interiors inspiration we're flicking through this coffee table book, which explores how to update a bland room with monochrome details and Soho Farmhouse-inspired furniture.
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Amazon Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion)
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Amazon Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion)
If you love Soho House's style - think plush furnishings and farmhouse decorations - then you'll want this gorgeous book, which looks at everything that goes into the members clubs' interiors, according to the experts.
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Aperture The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion
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Aperture The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion
Fashion critic Antwaun Sargent examines the Black image, language and portrayal on the catwalk, magazines and in wider culture. Perfect for a friend who has just visited the exhibition of the same name at London's Saatchi Gallery.
If you were a fan of Clarkson's Farm then you'll want to buy this book, pronto. It delves into the world of farm life, from fresh eggs to farm animals.
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Mitchell Beazley How to eat a peach: Menus, stories and places
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Mitchell Beazley How to eat a peach: Menus, stories and places
If this title alone doesn't have you buying this book, then how about the fact this is a menu notebook full of recipes and stories courtesy of Telegraph's cookery writer Diana Henry? It's a must-have on the coffee table, trust us.
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Viking In Paris: 20 Women on Life in the City of Light
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Viking In Paris: 20 Women on Life in the City of Light
French style icon and designer Jenne Demas shares the tricks and tips to Parisian dressing and behaviour shared by artists, filmmakers and more aged between 14 and 70.
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