Today’s furniture round-up is a collection of covetable, contemporary marble coffee tables.  I have it on good authority that 2017 is all set to herald the rise of the opulent and sophisticated “new modern” trend, as a counterbalance to the raw industrial and natural Scandi looks that have been so prevalent lately.

Not that the latter are disappearing – oh no.  In fact, I think luxurious materials such as marble, lacqueur and metallics look their best when mixed in with at least a little touch of something more rustic or industrial.

I’m mulling over the idea of a new coffee table, plus a few other tweaks, to inject a whole new look into our living room.  And I like the thought of marble and contemporary metallics bringing a more luxurious feel to the space.  So here’s my choice of six of the best contemporary marble coffee tables to kick off the new year.

Contemporary marble coffee tables

1. The Cezanne Square Side Table from Heal’s comes with either a naturally veined brown marble top, paired with a black steel base, or black marble and a brass base, as shown above.  Both are very covetable indeed, we think.  There are also matching side tables in the Cezanne range.

2.  The Loaf Big Shot Marble Coffee Table makes a big statement with its simple, pared back lines and will happily sit in both contemporary and traditional interior schemes.

3.  I love the minimalist lines of the Shadow Marble Coffee Table from John Lewis & Partners.  The pale beige/grey tones of the marble top are beautifully warm too.

4.  The collection of Nestor contemporary marble coffee tables from Habitat is an exercise in stylish simplicity.  Choose from classic white or striking green marble to team with the linear black metal base.  One of each, please.

5.  The generously sized Emerson Marble Coffee Table is a real show stopper, don’t you think?  The large marble top is supported on an elegantly shaped distressed metal pedestal base which adds an organic feel to the table.

6.  And finally, another black geometric frame but this time with a choice of sizes and coloured marble table tops. The Gamfratesi TS Round Table by Danish design brand Gubi comes in black, white, green or brown marble.

Images: shops and brands as credited above