This Burl Wood Coffee Table Is a Perfect West Elm Dupe — And It’s a Third of the Price

Amrita ThakkarEditor of Style & Design
Amrita ThakkarEditor of Style & Design
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published Sep 20, 2024
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Burl wood has been on many wish lists for a few years now, and with good reason. This material is produced when the tree is stressed, making it produce swirls and knots on its branches and trunks, resulting in unique, mesmerizing patterns. Burl wood furniture lends elegance to your home while giving it an earthy, natural feel. Unfortunately, though, the price point can sometimes become an issue when it comes to decorating with this material. 

If you’re looking to add burl wood to your home, there’s no better place to start than with a coffee table. And if price is your issue, Walmart is currently selling a burl wood coffee table for just $248 — and it’s getting rave reviews. 

The Better Homes and Gardens Burl Wood Coffee Table is made with real light burl wood veneer, and is perfect for a rustic or farmhouse-style look. As with all burl wood furniture pieces, each piece is unique, thanks to the differences in grain pattern — and it comes fully assembled, which saves you a couple of hours. 

The coffee table currently has 4.9 stars out of 5 based on 27 reviews, with one customer saying, “Looks luxurious and like I spent so much more!” Another one says, “Much more up to date than the long rectangle ones you see in most of the living rooms. Easy to clean, and the shine is magnificent!!”

The table is also a near perfect dupe of the West Elm Volume Round Drum Coffee Table, clocking in at the same size and with a similar veneer. However, the West Elm version comes in at $699, making it a heavier hit on your wallet. It also, unfortunately, does not come fully assembled.

So if you’re looking to get into burl wood but still keep things affordable, head on down to your local Walmart or to their website, and get ready for your coffee table to be the topic of every conversation.

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