Solid Walnut Coffee Table 46"×25" vs Arden Solid Walnut Oval Coffee Table

Buy the modernwoodstyle table if you want a compact, low-maintenance walnut table with a metal base and a straightforward setup. Buy the Arden if you want a sculptural centerpiece with a thicker top and a height you can match to your sofa. Both are solid walnut, but the Arden's arched panel legs and made-to-order build give it more design presence, while the modernwoodstyle's powder-coated legs and pre-installed inserts make it the easier, more predictable piece. Owners of solid walnut tables in this class consistently note that oil finishes need re-oiling and matte factory finishes resist rings better.

• Choose the modernwoodstyle table if you have a compact seating area, want rounded corners for a busy room, and prefer a metal base and quick assembly.
• Choose the Arden if you want an oval top with a thicker slab, sculptural wood legs, and a height chosen to sit right with your sofa.