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Oct 5 2008 Justin And Colin

A sophisticated coffee table is the perfect piece for a modern living room, offering blond good looks with practical storage space.

SCRIMP

Sonoma Oak Coffee Table

£159 from MFI, www.mfi.co.uk

Long, lean and lovely, this light oak veneer table offers two drawers for additional storage and has a straight modern shape that makes it a very versatile piece for most styles of decor. It is 43cm high, 70cm wide and 130cm long.

SPEND

Calgary Coffee Table,

£299 from Debenhams, www.debenhams.com

Dovetail joints give this modern table an air of tradition and lovely toothy detail to each drawer front. The gentle top-piece overhang is also a nice touch as are the soft-close drawers. It's 40cm high, 60cm wide and 107cm long.

SPLURGE

Toulouse Coffee Table

£399 from Marks & Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com

Crafted from European oak and oak veneer, this table is inspired by French country furniture. It has two drawers, metal handles and chunky oak sections. It's 41cm high, 65cm wide and 130cm long.