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Stella vs Eclipse: Which Cozey Table Is Right for You?

A head-to-head comparison of our Stella lift-top coffee table and our round Eclipse coffee table: size, height, storage, finishes, assembly and which one suits your lounge room.

Updated 13 November 20269-min ReadCozey Editorial

Short answer: Cozey's Stella coffee table suits you if you want a lift-top you can work or eat at, built from modules you can add to later. Cozey's Eclipse coffee table suits you if you want a round table with trays that serve and store.

Both are coffee tables in Oak or Walnut, but they solve different problems. The Stella changes height and grows. The Eclipse stays one compact round shape and adds trays for storage. This page helps you choose between exactly these two. For the wider decision, read our guide on how to choose a coffee table, and for each table on its own, our Stella guide and Eclipse guide.

How do the Stella and Eclipse compare at a glance?
Which is better for a small lounge room?
How do the sizes and heights compare?
Which has more storage?
Which is easier to move or reconfigure?
Which goes better with my sofa?
How do finishes, materials and assembly compare?
Which should I choose, Stella or Eclipse?
Our recommendation
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How do the Stella and Eclipse compare at a glance?

At a glance, the Stella is a square, modular, height-adjusting table and the Eclipse is a round table with two half-circle trays. Every figure below comes from our product pages and guides.

How do the Stella and Eclipse compare at a glance?

	Stella coffee table	Eclipse coffee table
Shape	Square modules, linked into a longer rectangle	Round, one piece
Size	One module 60 cm (23.5 inches) square; four modules 240 cm (94.5 inches) wide	80 cm (31.5 inches) across
Height	47 cm (18.5 inches) closed, 67 cm (26.4 inches) lifted	39 cm (15.4 inches)
Surface	Lift-top that raises to a working height	Round top with two half-circle trays; the top tray rotates and lifts off
Storage	Gap between the lifted top and the base	Modest: inside tray 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) high, arranged open or hidden
Finishes	Oak or Walnut	Oak or Walnut
Materials	18 mm MDF with melamine finish, powder coated steel legs	15 mm MDF with 0.3 mm ash veneer, ash wood legs
Assembly	Mostly tool-free (hand screws and an Allen key)	Tool-free; about 15 minutes
Price on our product page	From $215 AUD for one module	$460 AUD
Suits	Working, eating, changing rooms, small footprints	Chaise or sectional centres, serving, compact round shape

Which is better for a small lounge room?

For the smallest footprint, one Stella module is better: it is 60 cm (23.5 inches) square, our smallest coffee table by footprint. The Eclipse is 80 cm (31.5 inches) across, still compact, and its round edge has no corners to walk into.

Which one frees more floor depends on how the room moves. A round table keeps a walkway open because nothing sticks out. A Stella module is smaller overall, and you can add a second module later, which makes it 120 cm (47.2 inches) wide but still only 60 cm (23.5 inches) front to back. As a general guideline, leave 36 to 46 cm (14 to 18 inches) between the sofa and the table and keep 76 to 91 cm (30 to 36 inches) clear where people walk. That is general advice, not a product specification. Our guide to pairing a sofa, accent chair and coffee table covers the wider layout.

How do the sizes and heights compare?

The Eclipse is wider as a single piece, and the Stella is taller and can be extended. A single Stella module is 60 cm (23.5 inches) square, while the Eclipse is 80 cm (31.5 inches) across, so one Eclipse is clearly bigger than one Stella.

Height is the larger difference. The Eclipse is 39 cm (15.4 inches) high, close to a traditional coffee table. The Stella is 47 cm (18.5 inches) high when closed and reaches 67 cm (26.4 inches) when you lift the top, which is why it works for a laptop or a meal. Our product page lists the whole range as 47 to 67 cm (18.5 to 26.4 inches).

Linking modules changes the Stella's width only: two are 120 cm (47.2 inches), three are 180 cm (70.7 inches) and four are 240 cm (94.5 inches), always 60 cm (23.5 inches) deep. We do not list a way to link Eclipse tables, so one Eclipse stays 80 cm (31.5 inches) across.

Which has more storage?

Both tables have storage, in different forms. Its two half-circle trays can be arranged to leave the space open or hidden, and the inside tray is 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) high, which suits remotes, coasters, magazines and small decor. The Stella stores things in the gap between its lifted top and the base.

Neither table replaces a cabinet. If you need real hidden storage, our guide to coffee tables with storage compares the Mensa, Arca, Ombra and Eclipse, and our guide to buying living room storage online shows how storage pieces fit together. For a TV wall, the Stella shares its name and its 18 mm MDF with melamine finish with our Stella media unit, described in the Stella media unit guide.

Which is easier to move or reconfigure?

The Stella is easier to reconfigure, and the Eclipse is simpler to move. You can start with one Stella module and add more when you get a longer sofa or move to a bigger place, keeping the same finish. That makes the Stella the table that adapts to a changing lounge room.

The Eclipse is one round table with a removable top tray, so there is nothing to rearrange. It ships in a single carton, which keeps a stairwell or elevator route simple. For the route itself, see our guide to measuring stairs, elevators and doorways. Because the Eclipse has no corners, it is also easy to slide around the room, and the round shape does not need re-aiming when the seating changes.

Which goes better with my sofa?

The Eclipse goes better with a sofa with a chaise or a sectional, and the Stella goes better with a straight sofa where you also want to work or eat. A round table has no corners, so people can reach it from several sides, which suits the centre of a sectional. This is design advice rather than a rule.

For a straight sofa, use the two-thirds guideline: a sofa 213 cm (84 inches) long suits a table of about 142 cm (56 inches). One Eclipse at 80 cm (31.5 inches) is short for that, while two Stella modules at 120 cm (47.2 inches) or three at 180 cm (70.7 inches) get closer. For height, the usual advice is level with the seat or a little lower. As an example, our Cassini sofa has a seat height of 43 cm (17 inches), so the Eclipse sits just below it and the closed Stella just above it.

Our other collections are Ciello, with deep, loose cushions, Gaia, with a soft seat and a high backrest, and Atmosphere, with medium-firm seating and our deepest seat. To test a layout, build your sofa in Cozey Studio, our online configurator, and read its overall dimensions before choosing a table. Our guide to table finishes for a light-coloured sofa helps with the wood.

How do finishes, materials and assembly compare?

Both 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. You can repeat one wood across the lounge room, since our Tessella, Arca, Ombra and Mensa tables also come in both.

The materials differ. The Stella is 18 mm MDF with a melamine finish on powder coated steel legs, so a soft, damp cloth with mild soap, dried right away, is the care our guide gives. The Eclipse is 15 mm MDF with a thin 0.3 mm ash veneer on ash wood legs, so check the care information on its product page before cleaning. Finishes can change, so confirm them on the product page.

Assembly is easy on both. The Eclipse is tool-free. The Stella is mostly tool-free because its hardware includes hand screws and an Allen key, and our assembly article lists about 15 minutes per Stella table.

Which should I choose, Stella or Eclipse?

Choose the Stella if you:

Work or eat at the table: the lift-top reaches 67 cm (26.4 inches).
Want to grow the table: add modules up to 240 cm (94.5 inches) wide.
Need the smallest footprint: one module is 60 cm (23.5 inches) square.
Pair it with a straight sofa: two or three modules follow the line of the sofa.

Choose the Eclipse if you:

Want a round table: 80 cm (31.5 inches) across with no corners.
Have a chaise or sectional: people reach it from several sides.
Want a built-in tray: the top tray lifts off to serve drinks.
Want a little storage: the trays give open or hidden space for small items.

Our recommendation

At Cozey, we suggest the Stella for a small or changing lounge room where the table also has to work or serve a meal, and the Eclipse for a sofa with a chaise or a sectional where a round, compact table with trays fits best.

Laptop or meals at the table: Stella.
Longer straight sofa: two or three Stella modules.
Chaise or sectional centre: Eclipse.
Small items out of sight: Eclipse.
Lots of hidden storage: neither; see our coffee tables with storage.

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More Cozey comparisons: Stella vs Tessella, Stella vs Arca, Stella vs Ombra, Stella vs Mensa, Stella vs Solis, Tessella vs Eclipse, Eclipse vs Arca, Eclipse vs Ombra, Eclipse vs Mensa, Eclipse vs Solis.

Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Stella or the Eclipse better for a small lounge room?

Cozey's Stella is better when floor space is the priority, because one module is only 60 cm (23.5 inches) square, our smallest coffee table by footprint. Cozey's Eclipse is 80 cm (31.5 inches) across, which is still compact, and its round edge has no corners to walk into, so it can feel easier to move around. If you expect the room to change, the Stella can grow with extra modules, and every setup stays 60 cm (23.5 inches) deep. Measure the space in front of your sofa, leave about 36 to 46 cm (14 to 18 inches) between them, and compare both footprints before you order.

Which has more storage, the Stella or the Eclipse?

Cozey's Eclipse has more storage. Its coffee table has two half-circle trays that can be arranged for open or hidden storage, and the inside tray is 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) high, which suits remotes, coasters, magazines and small decor. The Stella has storage only in the gap between its lifted top and the base. If you need bulkier hidden storage than either table gives, our coffee tables with storage guide compares the Mensa, Arca, Ombra and Eclipse side by side, and a credenza or media unit can take the larger items.

Can I work or eat at the Eclipse coffee table?

Cozey's Eclipse is 39 cm (15.4 inches) high and does not change height, so it works best for drinks, books and serving, and its top tray lifts off to carry things to the sofa. For a laptop or a meal, the Stella is the better fit: its lift-top reaches 67 cm (26.4 inches), higher than any of our fixed-height coffee tables. For long work sessions a desk and chair remain more comfortable, but for a laptop on the sofa or dinner in front of a film, the Stella's extra height helps.

Can I make the Eclipse bigger the way I can with the Stella?

Cozey's Stella is built to expand: you link units to make a longer table, and two, three or four modules are 120 cm (47.2 inches), 180 cm (70.7 inches) and 240 cm (94.5 inches) wide, always 60 cm (23.5 inches) deep. We do not list a way to link Eclipse tables, so one Eclipse coffee table stays 80 cm (31.5 inches) across. If you want more surface with the Eclipse, you can pair it with an Eclipse side table, which shares the round shape, the finishes and the ash wood legs. If you want one long surface, the Stella or our Tessella suits better.

Which finishes do the Stella and Eclipse come in?

Cozey's Stella and Eclipse coffee tables both come in Oak and Walnut, and both finishes are selectable on each product page. Oak reads lighter and more natural, while Walnut is deeper and warmer, so a pale sofa stands out against Walnut and a darker room stays airy with Oak. The Stella is 18 mm MDF with a melamine finish, and the Eclipse is 15 mm MDF with a thin ash veneer and ash wood legs. Look at the finish next to your floor in daylight, because a screen can differ from real wood.

Are the Stella and Eclipse tool-free to assemble?

Cozey's Eclipse is listed as tool-free: the legs attach beneath the tabletop and the felt floor protectors are adhesive. Cozey's Stella is mostly tool-free, because its hardware includes hand screws and an Allen key, and our assembly article lists about 15 minutes per Stella table. Our assembly article lists about 15 minutes for the Eclipse as well. Each table has an assembly guide or instructions on its product page, so you can check the steps before you order.

Which suits a sectional or a sofa with a chaise?

Cozey's Eclipse suits a sectional or a sofa with a chaise best, because a round table has no corners and people can reach it from several sides. This is design advice rather than a rule. At 80 cm (31.5 inches) across it is also a compact centrepiece. For a long straight sofa the Stella is easier to match, since two or three modules reach 120 cm (47.2 inches) to 180 cm (70.7 inches) in width. You can test either layout by building your sofa in Cozey Studio and reading its overall dimensions.

How much do the Stella and Eclipse cost?

On our product pages, Cozey's Stella starts from $215 AUD for one module, and the Eclipse coffee table is $460 AUD. Those are the prices we read on 13 November 2026, and they can change, so check the current price on the product page. The Stella grows in price as you add modules, because each module is a separate table, while the Eclipse is one piece. Compare the finished size and the features you need rather than the single-module price alone.

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