The Most Beautiful New Coffee Table Books for Holiday Gifting
The year's most giftable new releases—books that look as good on display as they do to flip through
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If you’re ever stumped about what to give someone, you could do far worse than a beautiful coffee table book. It’s my favorite gift to give and receive — timeless, useful, and inspiring. That said, there are so many books out there it can be tricky to sort through (trust me, I just did). So, I’ve curated the most giftable new releases for everyone on your list.
A well-designed coffee table book is almost like a two-part gift: the recipient can enjoy reading what’s inside and use the book to decorate their table (it’s my #1 coffee table decor — you can find more tips at my guide for styling coffee tables). I suggest choosing from the best new coffee table books to guarantee they don’t already have the title. Plus, you get to surprise them with something they didn’t expect.
I’ve rounded up some of the best new coffee table books of the year covering a range of topics from fashion and art to interiors and travel. There’s truly a coffee table book for everyone.
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Martin Brudinsky: My Life in Color | $42 The best coffee table book for the color lover
Color is back baby! Famous for his design of Fouquet’s in New York and the member’s club Annabel's in London, and known for his opulent, detailed, and often maximalist style, Brudinsky is a muse for those who embrace color. The sumptuous interiors from his many projects will inspire their future color experiments.
Pamela Hanson: 90’s | $51 The best coffee table book for 90’s nostalgics
The 90’s have made a comeback in a big way, and this book goes back to the source. Celebrated fashion photographer Pamela Hansen documented some of the most iconic fashion and cultural moments of this influential decade.
Fashion First by Diane Keaton | $55 The best coffee table book for the film lover & fashion enthusiast
How fitting that in addition to her lasting film legacy, Diane Keaton has left us with this book that documents her iconic style in her own words. Not just the images we know so well, but the inspiration and meaning behind the outfits for the legend herself.
The Bible of British Taste | $34 The best coffee table book for the magpie
Ruth Guilding has become synonymous with the very specific eccentric and eclectic British style of decorating which is centered around collecting objects with a story and layering them to create a highly individualized home. Just the right inspiration for a magpie whose biggest hobby is thrifting.
The Inn Crowd | $59 The best coffee table book for the hotel connoisseur
Forget the Four Seasons or any other tasteful hotel chains. This book is about the lesser-known gems, perfect for that person on your list who’s always seeking stylish getaways with soul. They’ll discover more than 20 unique, independent inns and the innkeepers behind them.
Jane Birkin: Icon of Style | $59 The best coffee table book for the It girl
There are few people who have left a bigger mark on the world of fashion than Jane Birkin, from inspiring the legendary Hermes bag to defining what it is to be an It girl fashion muse and in the process becoming a cultural icon. This book traces the signature elements of her style and celebrates her spirit of independence and authenticity.
A New English Style | $59 The best coffee table book for interior design aficianados
The British interior design duo Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham are the creative visionaries behind one of the most successful interior design studios today, Salvesen Graham. Rooted in English country house style, their signature is thoughtfully curated homes that transcend trends and will stand the test of time.
Artful Home by Josh Young | $59 The best coffee table book for the modern-day classic
Whether through the homes he decorates including his own in Washington D.C. and Virginia or the art the creates, Josh Young embodies a classic unfussy style. His debut book delves into his guiding design principles to inspire readers to create their own unique, timeless homes.
Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers | $41 The best coffee table book for the aesthete and thinker
In conjunction with the recent exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, this book documents Klint’s series of flora from her native Sweden. The watercolors are accompanied by abstract diagrams offering both stunning observations of nature as well as deeper revelations about the human character.
An Affair with A House (Collector’s Edition) | $59 The best coffee table book for those passionate about creating home
Bunny Williams is one of America’s best-loved and most celebrated designers, and her home in rural Connecticut is the apotheosis of her work — or as she puts it more personally, a love affair with a house. This book, which has become a design classic, documents the evolution of the home, and now includes a new chapter and stunning cloth-bound cover that is beautiful to display on a coffee table.
Sims Hilditch: Beautifully British Interiors | $55 The best coffee table book for Anglophiles
Anglophiles will get their fill of interiors that epitomize the English country house look of today. The work of design studio Sims Hilditch marries the best of old and new British design to create spaces that are both practical and stylish.
Chanel Haute Couture by Sofia Coppola | $119 The best coffee table book for fashion historians
In recent years celebrated filmmaker and fashion darling, Sofia Coppola, has turned her attention from films to books, including Sofa Coppola Archive. For her latest book she turns her attention to Chanel, a fashion house she’s closely collaborated with over decades, to mark 110 years of haute couture by documenting its evolution and influence.
Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten Have | $27 The best coffee table book for the home stylist
Mieke ten Have is a highly sought after interior stylist who brings spaces to life for photo shoots and events with her floral displays and lively vignettes. In this book she shares the techniques and principles behind her styling that anyone can use to personalize their home.
Annie Leibovitz: Women: 2025 Edition | $80 The best coffee table book for feminists
A reissue of Annie Leibovitz’s landmark collection of more than 250 portraits spanning over 30 years and including women from all walks of life from soldiers and CEOs to rock stars and politicians. This body of work is a raw look at femininity and all its multitudes.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Book | $39 The best coffee table book for tweens
It’s hard to argue that Taylor Swift is the biggest cultural force of our era. So, this book celebrating her Eras tour is sure to be a collector’s item but more importantly will be a big hit with her fans, tweens and beyond.
Looking for more options? Check out my curation of Coffee Table Books for Every Interest and Giftable Coffee Table Books for Everyone on Your List for perennial favorites across all categories.