Fluted Drum Coffee Table with Storage vs 32-Inch Round Drum-Base Coffee Table

Buy the Round Coffee Table with Storage if you want a place to hide remotes, throws and books. Its flip-top lid opens a 22-inch compartment rated for 110 lbs, and the top holds 265 lbs. Buy the 32-inch drum table if you want a heavier, stone-topped centerpiece with no storage. Its genuine travertine top and solid mango wood base weigh 178 lbs, so it stays put and feels substantial. The storage table is lighter at 38 lbs and uses rubber wood, pine and MDF under a birch veneer. Owners call it sturdy and decent, but nothing exceptional.

• Choose the Round Coffee Table with Storage if you want a hidden compartment, a lighter table you can move alone, and a natural wood look.
• Choose the 32-inch drum table if you want a genuine stone top, a heavier solid wood base, and five finish options to match your room.