A glass coffee table keeps your living room feeling open and light — the clear or tempered glass top lets the floor and rug show through, so the space reads larger than it is. Our glass top coffee tables span round, rectangle, square and oval shapes, in black-and-gold, chrome and warm wood-and-glass finishes, all built on sturdy tempered safety glass. In stock at our Rocklea warehouse with fast delivery across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and wider South-East Queensland — or see them in person at any of our five QLD showrooms.
Oval black coffee table with fluted curved ends and gold cylindrical legs
1.2m two-tier cream-grey coffee table with dark tempered glass top
Rectangular black coffee table with gold cluster legs and tempered glass top
120cm high-gloss coffee table with tempered glass top and curved sled feet
Black coffee table with carved geometric weave drawers and tempered glass top
Sculptural coffee table with curved wave drawers and tempered glass top
1.2m black coffee table with horizontal gold band and tempered glass top
Round white coffee table with silver-chrome cluster legs and mirrored shelf
Round black coffee table with gold-chromed cluster legs and tempered glass
White coffee table with silver-chrome cluster legs and tempered glass top
Two-piece coffee table set with tinted glass top and nesting drum table
Two-tier coffee table with white marble-look top and black wood-grain body
Black coffee table with rose gold rounded ends and tempered glass top
Coffee table with cascading layered metal frames and clear tempered glass top
Capsule-shaped white coffee table with fluted ends and sculptural gold legs
Black coffee table with tinted glass top and mirror-polished gold trim
Glass coffee tables built for everyday living rooms
A glass coffee table — also called a glass top coffee table or glass tea table — is one of the easiest ways to make a living room feel lighter and more open. Because the eye travels straight through the top to the rug and floor below, a glass table takes up visual space without closing the room in — a real advantage in smaller Brisbane and Gold Coast apartments and townhouses. Across our range you'll find round, rectangle, square and oval glass coffee tables, in black-and-gold, white-and-silver, chrome and warm wood-and-glass finishes, almost all with handy drawer or open-shelf storage built in.
Every glass top in our range is tempered safety glass — heat-treated to be far stronger than ordinary glass and engineered to crumble into small, blunt pieces rather than sharp shards if it ever breaks. That's what makes a glass coffee table a practical choice for family living rooms, not just a styling piece.
How to choose your glass coffee table
Three decisions shape the right pick: the shape that suits your seating, the base finish that matches your room, and getting the size right for the space you have.
1. Shape — match it to your seating
Round and oval glass coffee tables have no sharp corners, which makes them safer in homes with young children and easier to walk around in tight spaces — they suit curved or L-shaped lounges. Rectangle glass coffee tables are the all-rounder: they sit naturally in front of a standard 3-seater sofa and give you the most usable surface. Square glass coffee tables work well with modular and corner lounges where the seating wraps around. We stock all four shapes, so you can match the table to how your room is actually laid out.
2. Base and finish — set the mood
The glass top stays the constant; the base is where the style lives. Black-and-gold and white-and-gold metal bases bring a glam, contemporary feel and pair beautifully with neutral sofas. Chrome and silver bases lean modern and minimal. For something warmer, our wood-and-glass coffee tables combine a timber frame with a glass top — the best of both materials, and a softer look than all-metal. If your styling leans towards stone, compare the look against our marble coffee tables before you decide.
3. Size — measure before you buy
As a rule of thumb, a coffee table should sit about two-thirds the length of your sofa, with a comfortable 30–45 cm gap between the table edge and the seat so there's room to walk and reach. In compact rooms, a smaller round or oval glass table keeps things feeling open; in larger living rooms a long rectangle anchors the space. Many of our glass coffee tables include drawer or shelf storage, so you gain a place for remotes and magazines without adding visual bulk.
Are glass coffee tables safe for kids and pets?
It's the most common question we're asked about glass tables, and the answer is yes — provided the top is tempered safety glass, which every glass coffee table in our range uses. Tempered glass is up to four to five times stronger than standard annealed glass, so it stands up to everyday knocks, dropped remotes and feet on the edge. In the rare event it does break, it shatters into small, rounded granules instead of long sharp shards, which dramatically reduces the risk of injury. Rounded-corner shapes — round and oval — add another margin of safety in busy family rooms.
Keeping a glass top looking its best
The one trade-off with glass is that it shows fingerprints and dust more than timber or stone — but it's also the quickest surface to clean. A few simple habits keep it sparkling:
- Wipe with glass cleaner or a microfibre cloth — a quick buff with a dry microfibre cloth after cleaning removes streaks and fingerprints in seconds.
- Use coasters and heat mats — tempered glass is scratch- and heat-resistant, but coasters under drinks and mats under hot dishes keep the surface flawless for longer.
- Skip abrasive scourers — a soft cloth and standard glass or mild soapy water is all it needs; avoid gritty pads that could dull the finish.
- Lift, don't drag heavy objects across the top to keep it pristine.
Why shop glass coffee tables at A2Z Furniture
We're a Queensland-owned furniture business with five showrooms across South-East Queensland, and we import directly — so you get a quality tempered-glass coffee table without the retail-floor markup.
- Five SEQ showrooms — Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich. See the glass thickness, base finish and storage in person before you buy. Find your nearest showroom.
- In stock with fast local delivery across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan and the Sunshine Coast — plus free warehouse pickup from Rocklea.
- Buy now, pay later with Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude Interest Free, plus a Layby option on selected products.
- Style the whole room — match your glass coffee table to a glass dining table, or browse the full coffee tables range for other materials and shapes.
Helpful buying guides
Free advice from our living-room team before you buy.
Glass coffee tables — frequently asked questions
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Are glass coffee tables safe for homes with children or pets?
Yes. Every glass coffee table in our range uses tempered safety glass, which is four to five times stronger than ordinary glass and shatters into small, blunt granules rather than sharp shards if broken. For extra peace of mind in busy family rooms, choose a round or oval table — the rounded corners remove the hard edges entirely.
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What type of glass do your coffee tables use?
All of our glass coffee tables use tempered (toughened) safety glass for the top. Tempered glass is heat-treated for strength and impact resistance, making it the standard choice for furniture that gets daily use. Tops come in clear, smoked/black and tinted finishes depending on the model.
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What shapes of glass coffee table do you stock?
We stock round, rectangle, square and oval glass coffee tables. Round and oval suit tight spaces and homes with children; rectangle sits naturally in front of a standard sofa with the most usable surface; square works well with modular and corner lounges. Each product page lists the exact shape and dimensions.
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Do your glass coffee tables have storage?
Many do. A large part of our glass range includes built-in storage — drawers, an open lower shelf, or both — so you can keep remotes, magazines and coasters out of sight without adding visual weight. You can browse storage models in our coffee tables with storage collection.
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Will the glass top scratch or mark easily?
Tempered glass is scratch- and heat-resistant, but no surface is completely scratch-proof. Using coasters under drinks, mats under hot dishes, and lifting rather than dragging heavy objects will keep the top looking flawless. Day-to-day, a wipe with glass cleaner or a microfibre cloth removes fingerprints and dust in seconds.
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Can I see the glass coffee tables in person before buying?
Yes — we have five showrooms across South-East Queensland: Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich. You can check the glass thickness, base finish and storage up close before deciding, or order online with fast local delivery across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Find addresses and opening hours.