7 Best Coffee-Table Books
What good is a living room without at least a few of the best coffee-table books? Whether or not you ever actually crack them open, they double as both home decor and signifiers of your taste, an answer to the question, “Who lives here, really?” Although a select few become inescapable—cough, Tom Ford, cough—there are so many options out there, a volume for every interest, style, and reader. And yes, they all make stellar gifts for everyone on your list, especially if you’re shopping for a housewarming present.
Art and design lovers have almost too many options to choose from, including guides on curating interiors and compendiums on movements like Afrofuturism and artists like Diane Arbus. Anyone with an interest in fashion needs a work on their favorite designer, whether it’s Virgil Abloh or Collina Strada. If you’re more of a music person, some of our favorite books dive into hip-hop jewelry and Taylor Swift’s wardrobe. And there are so many picks for foodies (like this manifesto on dinner parties), cinephiles (like this Wes Anderson explainer), and pet parents (like this collection of dog photos). Plus, Christmas coffee-table books also abound this time of year. ’Tis the season.
Like area rugs, reading chairs, and scented candles, every living space needs the right oversized volumes. Whether you’re building out your own library or shopping for a loved one with impeccable taste, these are the best coffee-table books that Glamour editors own, covet, and recommend.
How to Live With Objects$60 $38AmazonThis one throws out the traditional rules of interior design, making the case for simply surrounding yourself with gorgeous objects. (And even if you never crack it open, that cover is gorgeous.)Save on the best coffee-table books with these Amazon promo codes.
Black Futures$40 $19Amazon“What does it mean to be Black and alive right now?” This popular collection of photos, essays, recipes, poetry, and more—all from the Black creators shaping culture today—works to answer that question.Save on the best coffee-table books with these Amazon promo codes.
Glamour: 30 Years of Women Who Have Reshaped the World
Our very own coffee-table book chronicles three decades of Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards, including inspirational words by luminaries like Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Billie Jean King, and more.
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Library of Esoterica: Tarot$40 $32AmazonAnyone with even a fleeting interest in tarot needs this compendium, which features a huge array of deck designs, the meaning behind each card, and essays on the practice.Save on the best coffee-table books with these Amazon promo codes.
More Is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen
Molly Baz knows her way around a photogenic cookbook. We recommend you keep this one in the living room, not the kitchen.
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The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel
This book companion to The Grand Budapest Hotel, one of Wes Anderson’s most beloved movies, features behind-the-scenes photos and interviews with the director—perfect for any devoted fan.Save on the best coffee-table books with these Amazon promo codes.
Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
While Dolly herself once famously said, “It costs a lot to look this cheap,” her new book, an exploration of her iconic style, is pretty much exactly the opposite.
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