Short answer: Cozey's Tessella coffee table suits a wide three-seat sofa and a room with space to spare. Cozey's Eclipse coffee table suits a smaller room, a sectional or a chaise, and anyone who wants a round table with trays for small items.
Both are coffee tables in Oak or Walnut, but they have almost nothing else in common. One is a long rectangle and the other is a compact circle. This page helps you choose between exactly these two. For the wider decision, read our guide on how to choose a coffee table. Each table also has its own guide: Tessella and Eclipse.
On This Page
- How do the Tessella and Eclipse compare at a glance?
- Which is better for a small room?
- How do the sizes and heights compare?
- Which goes better with my sofa?
- Which has more storage?
- How do the finishes, materials and care compare?
- Which is easier to assemble and move?
- Which should I choose, Tessella or Eclipse?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our tables
How do the Tessella and Eclipse compare at a glance?
At a glance, the Tessella is 67.6 inches (171.7 cm) long and 16.0 inches (40.7 cm) high, and the Eclipse is 31.5 inches (80 cm) across and 15.4 inches (39 cm) high. Every figure below comes from our product pages and guides.
How do the Tessella and Eclipse compare at a glance?
| Tessella coffee table | Eclipse coffee table | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Long rectangle: two square tops with a recessed centre | Round, one top with two half-circle trays |
| Size | 67.6 inches (171.7 cm) long x 27.0 inches (68.5 cm) deep | 31.5 inches (80 cm) across |
| Height | 16.0 inches (40.7 cm) | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
| Storage | None; recessed centre for a remote or small items | Modest: inside tray 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) high, arranged open or hidden |
| Finishes | Oak, Walnut | Oak, Walnut |
| Materials | 15 mm MDF with 0.3 mm ash veneer and lacquer | 15 mm MDF with 0.3 mm ash veneer, ash wood legs |
| Assembly | Mostly tool-free; about 20 minutes | Tool-free; about 15 minutes |
| Ships in | Two boxes | One carton |
| Price on our product page | CA$420 | CA$395 |
| Suits | Wide three-seat sofa, large room, long wall | Smaller room, chaise or sectional centre, serving |
Which is better for a small room?
For a small room, the Eclipse is the better fit, because it is 31.5 inches (80 cm) across and has no corners to walk into. The Tessella is 67.6 inches (171.7 cm) long, so it asks for space to spare.
A round table keeps a walkway open because nothing sticks out. As a general guideline, not a product specification, leave 14 to 18 inches (36 to 46 cm) between the sofa and the table and keep 30 to 36 inches (76 to 91 cm) clear where people walk. The Tessella looks best with a sofa near 100 inches (255 cm) wide, and under about 80 inches (203 cm) our Tessella guide points to a shorter table such as the Eclipse.
If the room is tight because of storage, wall systems like Altitude and Themis keep things off the floor, so the coffee table does not have to do everything.
How do the sizes and heights compare?
The Tessella is far longer, and the Eclipse is slightly deeper and slightly higher. The Tessella is 67.6 inches (171.7 cm) long and 27.0 inches (68.5 cm) deep, while the Eclipse is 31.5 inches (80 cm) in every direction, so the Tessella is about 36.0 inches (91.5 cm) longer and the Eclipse is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) deeper.
Height is close. The Tessella is 16.0 inches (40.7 cm) high and the Eclipse is 15.4 inches (39 cm), a difference of about 0.6 inches (1.7 cm). Both are low, classic coffee table heights, and neither changes height. If you want a table that lifts for a laptop or a meal, our Stella coffee table is the one to look at.
Because the Eclipse is round, its footprint is concentrated in the middle of the room, while the Tessella runs along the sofa. We do not list a way to link either table to a second one, so pick the size you need now.
Which goes better with my sofa?
The Tessella goes better with a wide three-seat sofa, and the Eclipse goes better with a sectional or a sofa with a chaise. As general advice, a coffee table is about two-thirds the length of the sofa, which puts the Tessella with a sofa near 100 inches (255 cm) wide. A round table has no corners, so people can reach the Eclipse from several sides. That is design advice rather than a rule. Our guide to pairing a sofa, accent chair and coffee table covers the full layout.
Seat height matters too. The usual advice is a table level with the seat or 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) lower. At Cozey we make Ciello (soft, deep cushions), Gaia (soft seat, high back), Cassini (curved and low), Atmosphere (our deepest seat) and the Neptune sofa bed.
Which goes better with my sofa?
| Sofa | Seat height | Tessella (16.0 inches (40.7 cm)) | Eclipse (15.4 inches (39 cm)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere | 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) Regular; 18.1 inches (46 cm) Storage; 17.3 inches (44 cm) Sleeper | 1.5 inches (4 cm) below the Regular seat | 2.1 inches (5.5 cm) below the Regular seat |
| Neptune | 16.9 inches (43 cm) | 0.9 inches (2 cm) below | 1.5 inches (4 cm) below |
| Cassini | 17.0 inches (43 cm) | 1.0 inches (2.5 cm) below | 1.6 inches (4 cm) below |
| Ciello and Gaia | 21.3 inches (54 cm) | 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) below | 5.9 inches (15 cm) below |
Both tables sit just below the seat of Atmosphere, Neptune and Cassini, and both look low beside the taller Ciello and Gaia seat, so height alone does not decide this one. Width and shape do. To check your own sofa against either table, build it in Cozey Studio, where the overall dimensions show on screen.
Which has more storage?
The Eclipse has more storage. Its two half-circle trays can be arranged to leave the space open or hidden, and the inside tray is 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) high, which suits remotes, coasters, magazines and small decor. The Tessella has no drawers or shelves, only a recessed centre where a remote or a few small items stay together.
Neither replaces a cabinet. If you need real hidden storage, our guide to coffee tables with storage compares the Eclipse, Mensa, Arca and Ombra.
How do the finishes, materials and care compare?
Both tables come in Oak and Walnut, so the finish does not decide it. Oak is the lighter wood and keeps a room airy, while Walnut is deeper and gives a pale sofa something to stand out against. Our guide to table finishes for a light-coloured sofa goes further, and you can repeat one wood across the room.
The construction is very close. The Tessella is 15 mm MDF with a 0.3 mm ash veneer and a lacquer finish. The Eclipse is 15 mm MDF with a 0.3 mm ash veneer too, on ash wood legs with a satin finish. Veneer is a thin sheet of real wood over the board, so both show ash grain. For the Tessella, dust with a soft, dry cloth, wipe stains with a damp cloth and mild soap, dry right away, avoid harsh cleaners and use coasters. Check the care information on the Eclipse product page before cleaning.
Which is easier to assemble and move?
The Eclipse is a little simpler. It is listed as tool-free, ships in one carton of 34.4 inches (87.5 cm) x 34.4 inches (87.5 cm) x 9.1 inches (23 cm) and weighs 21.7 lb (9.8 kg), and its legs attach beneath the top. The Tessella is mostly tool-free, because its hardware includes hand screws and an Allen key, and it ships in two boxes.
Our assembly times guide lists about 20 minutes for a Tessella. Our assembly times list about 15 minutes for the Eclipse. The Tessella boxes are 29.8 inches (75.7 cm) x 29.8 inches (75.7 cm) x 8.8 inches (22.4 cm) at 47.5 lb (21.5 kg), and 46.9 inches (119.2 cm) x 16.9 inches (42.9 cm) x 6.9 inches (17.4 cm) at 37.8 lb (17.1 kg). For tight stairs or elevators, see our guide to measuring stairs, elevators and doorways. Neither table needs rearranging once it is built.
Which should I choose, Tessella or Eclipse?
Choose the Tessella if:
- You have a wide three-seat sofa and room to spare.
- You want one long, low surface with a recessed centre.
- You plan to add a matching Tessella side table.
- You want the table to run along the sofa rather than sit in front of it.
Choose the Eclipse if:
- Your room is small, or you want a compact table with no corners.
- You have a chaise or sectional and want a table people reach from several sides.
- You want trays that serve drinks and store small items.
- You plan to add a matching Eclipse side table.
Our recommendation
At Cozey, we suggest the Tessella for a wide three-seat sofa in a larger living room, and the Eclipse for a smaller room, a chaise or a sectional, or when you want a little storage and a serving tray.
- Long straight sofa, large room: Tessella.
- Chaise or sectional centre: Eclipse.
- Small items out of sight: Eclipse.
- Lots of hidden storage: neither; see our coffee tables with storage.
If you are still deciding, test your layout in Cozey Studio.
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Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.