Best wood coffee tables

Top pick: Copeland Furniture Solid Walnut Coffee Table — solid walnut, a 42-inch square top and a real furniture warranty. It's the one to buy if you want a table that ages well and anchors a room.

Who the others suit:

• Vale Wood Coffee Table — reclaimed wood with a marble accent; best for a characterful, slightly rustic living room.
• Sonoma Wood Coffee Table — a big 48-inch square for large seating groups.
• Round Solid Wood Coffee Table, Wide Slab Legs — round and chunky-legged; good where kids or foot traffic make corners a worry.
• Modern Coffee Table, 48" — clean-lined and long, for a sofa-facing setup.
• GUNAITO Lift Top — lift-top storage for small rooms and laptop work.
• Dextrus Farmhouse — open shelf for baskets and remotes on a tight budget.

Skip the Carson (metal frame) and the Mainstays (paper laminate) if you want real wood.