One user went viral after declaring coffee tables a “waste of space and money.” Their reasoning? So, are coffee tables a must-have or just glorified clutter collectors? RELATED: Coffee Is the #1 Beverage We Literally Can’t Live Without — And Honestly, SameThe Case For Coffee Tables 🙌Drink HQ: They hold your coffee (and wine). Guest-Friendly: Snacks, charcuterie boards, board games — coffee tables are the unsung hosts of every casual hangout. The Case Against Coffee Tables 🙅‍♀️Junk Magnet: Coffee tables attract everything — mail, chargers, random Lego pieces.