15 Coffee Table Books to Add to Your Holiday Wish List
L'OFFICIEL's got you covered with all of the latest and greatest must-have coffee table books for the holiday season.
Fashion and art coffee table books effortlessly blend aesthetic inspiration with intellectual allure, making them not just literary treasures but also stylish decor elements. Decorating your space with books adds a touch of sophistication to any living environment, as their vibrant covers and glossy pages serve as both conversation starters and visual focal points. Whether arranged neatly on a coffee table or strategically placed on bookshelves, these tomes turn your home into a gallery of creativity.
As the holiday season approaches, consider adding a few of these books to your wish list; they make thoughtful gifts for the art and fashion enthusiasts in your life. From iconic photography collections to in-depth explorations of design movements, these books offer a feast for the eyes and a source of endless inspiration, making them the perfect addition to any festive wishlist.
Fashion editor Tim Blanks takes an innovative approach to publishing with luxury couture house, Dior, through this elegant, elusive coffee table book that is a must-have for all fashion and art enthusiasts looking to add the finishing touch to their coffee table book collection.
Dior by Raf Simmons by Tim Blanks, $195, Assouline
In case you haven't gotten your fill of Barbie yet this year, Barbie fanatics everywhere can now get their hands on this book that takes you on a deep dive into Barbie history back to the 1950s. This book is an outstanding, eye-catching addition to add to your coffee table book collection this season.
Barbie by Susan Shapiro, $105, Assouline
For anyone still craving a taste of the royals after watching the series finale of The Crown, get an inside look at intimate, contemporary photos and portraits of the British monarchs taken by royal photographer Cecil Beaton over 40 years as well as the lifestyle they lived and public image they created for the House of Windsor.
Cecil Beaton: The Royal Portraits by Cecil Beaton and Claudia Acott Williams, $50, Thames & Hudson
Ex-Vice President of Public Relations at Marc Jacobs, Robert Rich, gives readers an inside look at his decades-long friendship with '90s icon Winona Ryder in an exclusive book fit for every coffee table book collection. These intimate photographs and Polaroids taken throughout their friendship that will leave you feeling like a third wheel in the best way.
The Winona Book by Robert Rich, $50, IDEA
This coffee table book celebrates luxury fine jewelry designer David Webb and his achievements throughout his career. The book exhibits a collection of 120 images inspired by various fashion designers, works of art, and cultural moments, making it a staple coffee table book for jewelry and art lovers alike.
The Art of David Webb: Jewelry and Culture by Ruth Peltason, $85, Rizzoli
In this exclusive coffee table book, celebrated art curator Helen Molesworth presents a large collection of essays about all things art, writing, knowledge, and feeling. This book touches on her past and her future and taps into the space of what contemporary art will be like as society continues to evolve.
Helen Molesworth: Open Questions: 30 Years of Writing Art by Helen Molesworth, $40, Phaidon
Fashion and creative director Sunita K. Nair brings fashion to life in Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion, giving insight into all of the timeless, signature styles and defining moments of the '90s fashion icon.
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion by Sunita K. Nair, $65, Barnes & Noble
Expand your horizons with this coffee table book by Laziz Hamani that takes you into the world of multi-Michelin star-holding chef Alain Ducasse and his exquisite, delicious-looking desserts and pastries.
The Art of Manufacture: Alain Ducasse by Laziz Hamani, $120, Assouline
This book is a collection of images of influential photojournalist, war correspondent, and model Lee Miller, one of the most important women photographers working in fashion photography from the 1920s to the 1940s and beyond. The images here are compiled together in this coffee table book by Lee Miller's son, photographer Anthony Penrose, who followed in her footsteps and features a foreword by Kate Winslet, who will be starring as Miller in the film Lee.
Lee Miller: Photographs by Anthony Penrose, $45, Thames & Hudson
This coffee table book is a visual story of photographs taken by Eggleston highlighting a journey taken through the American South, with iconic landscapes, works of art, and vibrant colors throughout that evoke a sense of nostalgia for all.
William Eggleston: The Outlands, Selected Works by William Eggleston III, $95, David Zwirner Books
Working in the center of luxury fashion in Paris, jewelry designer and visionary Francesca Amfitheatrof shares her eclectic approach to the jewels she creates for fashion house Louis Vuitton in this enticing coffee table book. Showcasing a handful of extraordinary collections from the brand, the book also features journal entry-like excerpts, sketches, and exclusive personal photographs and collages.
Francesca Amfitheatrof: Fantastical Jewels by Stefania Amfitheatrof, $115, Rizzoli
Authors Patrick Mauriès and Marie Kalt honor the late Karl Lagerfeld and his taste for eclectic design and the art deco, ultramodern aesthetic in this coffee table book that gives an inside look into how Karl Lagerfeld saw the world through interior design.
Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses by Patrick Mauriès and Marie Kalt, $100, Thames & Hudson
Immerse yourself in Italian culture this holiday season with this cooking, art and design book perfect for your coffee table by Lara Gilmore and Michelin star chef Massimo Bottura. Not only does this book give you an inside look at all things Italian food, but also showcases beautifully designed objects and interiors, contemporary art, and an exquisite collection of Italian motor vehicles.
Slow Food, Fast Cars: Casa Maria Luigia – Stories and Recipes by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, $60, Phaidon
This unique coffee table book takes readers on a deep dive into the history of interior design and is a celebration of a collection of beautifully designed, elegant maximalist interiors by various artists ranging from the 1600s to the present day.
Maximalism: Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasseled Interiors by Simon Doonan, $90, Phaidon
Clear up some space on your coffee table or bookshelf for this chic book honoring the history and iconic imagery of the Guess brand. In this book, Guess highlights images shot by photographers like Ellen von Unwerth, Bryan Adams, and Raphael Mazzucco of iconic Guess muses like Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova, and Anna Nicole Smith, as well as newer faces introduced to the brand like Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and J Balvin.
A Fourth Decade of Guess Images by Paul Marciano, $75, Guess
