Beautiful Coffee Table Books To Give This Christmas, From Fashion To Food

Following the untimely death of Virgil Abloh in 2021, the brand that helped propel him to super-stardom has compiled a must-read coffee-table book to celebrate his boundary-breaking creativity. The ultimate Christmas gifts for fashion obsessives, that will be treasured forever.

An essential for fashion, photography and Royal icons alike.

Festival fanatics will love this exploration of 50 years of the legendary Glastonbury festival, as compiled by the very people who founded it back in 1970. Big-name contributors include Adele, Jay Z and Dolly Parton to name but a few.

Every travel photography lover worth their salt has this bold-coloured tome in pride of place on their coffee table or mantelpiece.

This book explores the life of Coco Chanel, from her early days in millinery to her creation of the quintessential Chanel uniform (cardigan, jacket, LBD etc). The book also includes photos and sketches of Chanel's designs, so it's truly a fashion lovers dream coffee table book.

We don't recommend ripping pages out of coffee table books and framing them... But we have certainly found ourselves tempted to do so more than once while flicking through this collection of high glamour Slim Aarons photographs.

There's no copy to read in this decorative tome, but there are plenty of Matisse pieces of art throughout that are pleasing to the eye.

One for the street art aficionados, this book is a collection of photography from Banksy's masterpieces, including the self-destructing 'Love Is In The Bin' piece and 'Dismaland'.

Dreaming of a warm-weather getaway? This book will provide endless inspiration for turning those dreams into a reality – or at least act as a beautiful distraction in the meantime.

This coffee table book is aptly named The World Atlas of Coffee and is written by a World Barista Champion, James Hoffman. It details everything you need to know about coffee, from how it's grown to roasted. It's perfect if you know your lattes from your americanos.

Sneakerheads will go crazy for this gold-covered book filled with fascinating tidbits about the history of trainers and the rise of the hyper-exclusive sneaker 'drop'.

When we're not scrolling through Instagram to find interiors inspiration we're flicking through this coffee table book, which explores how to update a bland room with monochrome details and Soho Farmhouse-inspired furniture.

A book that charts the rise and success of Louis Vuitton over the years thanks to the likes of creative directors Nicolas Ghesquière and Virgil Abloh.

A collectors' item to be given pride of place on the coffee table of motorsport fans.

If you love Soho House's style - think plush furnishings and farmhouse decorations - then you'll want this gorgeous book, which looks at everything that goes into the members clubs' interiors, according to the experts.

Fashion critic Antwaun Sargent examines the Black image, language and portrayal on the catwalk, magazines and in wider culture. Perfect for a friend who has just visited the exhibition of the same name at London's Saatchi Gallery.

A fascinating exploration of drag in all its intricacies, from its historical background and gender non-conformity to the art form and culture.

If you were a fan of Clarkson's Farm then you'll want to buy this book, pronto. It delves into the world of farm life, from fresh eggs to farm animals.

If this title alone doesn't have you buying this book, then how about the fact this is a menu notebook full of recipes and stories courtesy of Telegraph's cookery writer Diana Henry? It's a must-have on the coffee table, trust us.

French style icon and designer Jenne Demas shares the tricks and tips to Parisian dressing and behaviour shared by artists, filmmakers and more aged between 14 and 70.