
These tables are remarkably similar, but are available at a wide range of price points. Do you prefer a licensed mid-century classic? An eco-friendly design that employs Zimbabwe's artisans? Or the inexpensive knock-off?...

These tables are remarkably similar, but are available at a wide range of price points. Do you prefer a licensed mid-century classic? An eco-friendly design that employs Zimbabwe's artisans? Or the inexpensive knock-off?...

Warren Platner's 36" coffee table with a glass top is $1,213 from Design Within Reach. Available with a nickel finish. The table is 15.5" tall.

Stephen Burk's TaTu 33" coffee table is $550 from Matter. This table is the tallest of three at 19". Available in red or white. The TaTu breaks down into a separate tray, basket and bowl.

The Cruz 36" coffee table is $249 from CB2. This table is 14" tall. Available in lime green.
How much does color factor into your decision? Share in the comments!
i'd go with the cb2 version, its so similar to the other two and sooo much cheaper! i would just spray paint it.
i like the shape of the red tatu and that its a bit taller, but i'd rather spend less!
i dont like the warren platner at all though. i prefer the shape of the other two, and i dont like how the glass over hangs.
view erinpearce's profile
love the grassy green.
view medusa12120's profile
I love the platner in nickel with glass - the silver color sparkles when you walk around it (we've got one in my office waiting area)
It also looks amazing with a white marble top - a beautiful contrast of light airy wire and solid elegance!
I've not seen the other two in person but they look kind of cheap and flimsy in the pictures. I imagine someone sitting on the CB2 one it turning inside out ala Bugs Bunny.
view Modfan's profile
i'm against spending that much on a coffee table made of wire and glass but the platner looks the best.
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The Platner proportions are superior!
view notsocooldad's profile
Uhm. the platner table is wire and glass the same way a nakashima table is some wood and glue.
the platner is not only an icon of design (and icons are icons because they work, not because they are expensive) but also a fantastic example of craftmanship.
view kristian's profile
That's way too expensive for a coffee table. On a dining table I may spend that much but it's not even that good looking.
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