Adaptable dining
With its classy antiqued steel finish, 48-inch diameter and sleek lines, Ballard Design’s Catan Table is large enough for dining, trim enough to be an occasional table and neutral enough to dress up or down. Best of all, it folds flat for storage and can be used indoors or outside.
Cost: $499
ballarddesigns.com
The look for less
A 33-inch diameter slab of luxe white and gray Carrara-like marble, a gleaming low-slung polished chrome base and an economical price make CB2’s Smart Round Marble Coffee Table a great option for all, regardless of budget.
Cost: $299
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2-for-1
Save space and maximize utility with Crate & Barrel’s Moreno Nesting Tables, which have stable hand-forged, brass-plated bases; natural crackle-mosaic, heat- and water-resistant, sealed shell tops; and sturdy brass-plated casters so they can go anywhere in a room with ease.
Cost: $399
crateandbarrel.com
Room candy
Up the glamour quotient of a room with Mitchell Gold’s pint-size, 17-inch-diameter cocktail tables that pack a huge decorative punch. The Knox has a slightly antiqued gold-leaf finish, while the turned-wood Turner has a shiny white lacquer finish.
Cost: Turner Table, $620; Knox Table, $870
Info/retailers: mgbwhome.com
Triple play
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Thanks to its solid mahogany structure, gracious proportions and spacious shelves, Oly’s 26-inch diameter Dana Table has poise, heft and enough depth to offer bonus storage without stealing floor space.
Cost: $1,425
Info/retailers: olystudio.com