Some furnishings define a living room – a statement sofa being the obvious starting point, followed by a coffee table and a beautiful accent chair. It's high time, however, that the often-overlooked ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The coffee table is perhaps one of the hardest working, and most necessary, furnishings in a living area.

The coffee table is perhaps one of the hardest working, and most necessary, furnishings in a living area. Need to set down your drink or new design book? Want to set out some fresh flowers or a stack ...