Which is better for a living room with kids?

The Modern 48" has rounded, simple edges and a certified low-emission finish, which suits a room where children are close to the table. The Artisan adds drawers that keep small items out of reach, but its glides and drawer fronts are more parts to clean around.

Which table lasts longer?

Both are pine. The Modern table uses a solid pine single-panel top, while the Artisan uses pine and plywood with a sealed lacquer finish. Owners of the Modern table praise its sturdiness; the Artisan's drawers are the parts most likely to need attention over time.

Is the Modern table too low?

At 15 inches it sits below the typical 17 to 18 inch coffee table, and some buyers mention this. It pairs well with low modern sofas. If your sofa seat is high, the Artisan at 17.7 inches lines up better.

Do I need the drawers?

Only if you want a place for remotes, tablets and coasters. The Modern table gives you a larger, cleaner top instead. If clutter is your main problem, the Artisan solves it without baskets.

Which is easier to assemble?

The Modern table ships in one box with a single-panel top, and buyers call assembly very easy. The Artisan needs its legs, shelf frame and two drawer glides fitted, so allow more time.

Is the Artisan worth stepping up to over the Modern table?

Step up if storage and height matter more than a certified finish and a solid-panel top. Otherwise the Modern table is the simpler, better-finished piece.

Simpli Home Artisan Coffee Table vs Plank+Beam Modern Coffee Table 48"

Buy the Simpli Home Artisan if you need storage and a taller table; buy the Modern 48" if you want a cleaner modern look and a Greenguard Gold certified finish. The Artisan is pine and plywood with two ball-bearing drawers and a 133 lb capacity, and owners describe it as sturdy and easy to assemble. The Modern table is solid pine with a single-panel top, a wirebrush texture and a 4.9 rating from 58 owners, but it sits at 15 inches, which several buyers call low.

Choose the Simpli Home Artisan if you want two working drawers for remotes and tablets and a table tall enough to clear most sofa seats.
Choose the Modern 48" if you want a solid pine top with a certified low-emission finish and a wide, low profile for an L-shaped sectional.

Prices

Simpli Home Artisan Coffee Table: $223.99 at Kohl's (checked today)
Plank+Beam Modern Coffee Table 48": $169.99 at Target (last seen Nov 8)
Difference: the Plank+Beam Modern Coffee Table 48" is $54.00 cheaper than the Simpli Home Artisan Coffee Table at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 12)

Simpli Home Artisan 46 inch Wide Solid Wood Transitional Coffee Table in Russet Brown

	Simpli Home Artisan Coffee Table	Plank+Beam Modern Coffee Table 48"
Storage	Two drawers on ball-bearing glides, plus two false fronts	No storage
Height	17.7 in, close to standard sofa seat height	15 in, which some owners find low
Footprint	46 x 22 in	48 x 24 in, slightly more surface
Construction	Pine and plywood, assembled from parts	Solid pine top and legs, single-panel top
Finish and emissions	Russet brown stain with glazed NC lacquer	Blonde wirebrush, Greenguard Gold certified
Style	Transitional with tapered legs and angled edges	Modern and contemporary
Assembly	Required, more parts because of the drawers	Required, single box, buyers call it very easy
Weight capacity	133 lb	Not stated

Spec	Simpli Home Artisan Coffee Table	Plank+Beam Modern Coffee Table 48"
Color	Brown	Blonde Wirebrush
Material	Pine	Wood
Height	17.7 in	15 in
Length	44 in	48 in
Width	44 in	24 in
Weight	35.3 lbs	45 lbs
Dimensions	22.00 x 46.00 x 17.70 in	—
Table shape	Rectangle	—
Decor style	Transitional	—
Table top material	Wood	—
Base material	Wood	—
Features	Storage	—

Spec	Simpli Home Artisan Coffee Table	Plank+Beam Modern Coffee Table 48"
Number of shelves	0	—
Assembly req	Y	—
Max load	133 lb	—
Brand	Simpli Home	—
Rec location	Indoor	—
Items included	Coffee Table	—
Pieces	1	—
Base style	Legs	—
Care and maint	Wipe with Damp Cloth	—
Assembled product weight	35.3 lb

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