Used coffee tables in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$230 (about $27 to $160). Coffee tables live at eye level when you are sitting down, so the top surface is the entire sale — every ring mark and scratch is what a buyer is really looking at.
What coffee tables are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$230 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$195 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$149 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$103 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$57 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Toughened glass with no chips at the edges
- Storage versions with working drawers
What pulls it down
- Chipped glass edges, which are a safety concern
- Wobbling legs from loosened joints
Selling a coffee table in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check every glass edge for chips
- Photograph the top surface in daylight
Getting it ready
- Check it for wobble on a flat floor and tighten the legs, which loosen over years of being nudged.
- If it has a glass top, inspect the edges carefully for chips — a chipped edge is a safety point, not a cosmetic one.
Photograph
- The whole table from a standing angle, on a plain floor
- The legs and the joint where they meet the frame
- Any shelf, drawer or glass edge, plus every scratch or chip close up
Put in the description
- Length, width or diameter, and height in centimetres
- Material of the top and the frame, stated separately if they differ
- Whether it has storage — a shelf, drawer or lift top
Material and shape lead: “Round Oak Coffee Table, 90cm” or “Glass and Chrome Coffee Table, Rectangular”. Diameter or length in the title saves an entire message exchange, because the buyer is fitting it between a sofa and a rug they already own.
Steady year-round, with a lift in January and again in early autumn. Solid wood and mid-century shapes sell within a couple of weeks; heavy glass tables move more slowly because buyers with small children avoid them.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$230 a buyer pays is the A$230 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for coffee tables.
- Selling a coffee table in Sydney
- Selling a coffee table in Melbourne
- Selling a coffee table in Brisbane
- Selling a coffee table in Perth
- Selling a coffee table in Adelaide
- Selling a coffee table in Gold Coast
- Selling a coffee table in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a coffee table in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
What condition is the top in?
Photograph it across the light rather than describing it. Coffee table tops always have some marking, and a clear photo settles the question far better than an adjective.
Is a chipped glass top dangerous?
Chips at the edge weaken toughened glass and can lead to it shattering. Disclose any chip clearly or do not sell it.
Can heat marks be removed from wood?
Often yes on solid timber with gentle treatment. On veneer the damage usually goes through the finish.
More: how to sell a coffee table, what coffee tables are worth, or Furniture across Australia.