Three tables share this page, two from Anmas Power and one from Merax, included in the same selection because their format is so similar. All rely on an MDF top rather than solid wood or glass, a choice that keeps the price down. The difference lies in the shape: two ovals from Anmas Power, a trapezoid from Merax, for a change from the classic rectangle. For more brands working the same budget-friendly MDF angle, check our coffee table brands index.
A white oval two-tier top from Anmas Power, 100 x 40 x 40 cm overall, with a thickened 15 mm board listed by the manufacturer as high-density, anti-collision and waterproof, and a spacious desk surface for a laptop or documents. This thickness copes better with knocks than a standard thin MDF, but the matt white, as usual, holds fingermarks longer than a darker shade.
Merax Table basse moderne avec forme trapézoïdale et placage en marbre
70*70*37cm · White/06
The Merax, the only trapezoid table on the page, 70 x 70 x 37 cm, a white marble-effect top with two closed drawers, on an MDF build that Merax lists as stable and sturdy with a unique trapezoid design, rated to hold up to 30 kg. The trapezoid shape is a real change from the rest of the oval Anmas Power line-up. The two drawers don't slide as smoothly as a solid-wood drawer, a point worth watching over time.
The small oval in pine from Anmas Power, 80 x 40 x 40 cm, in a Scandinavian style, with a smooth MDF surface listed as scratch-resistant and easy to clean, and a double shelf built for small flats. It's the most compact of the three. MDF handles light scratches well, but stays sensitive to standing water if a glass spills without being wiped up quickly.
Anmas Power and Merax: three shapes beyond the rectangle
None of the three tables on this page keeps the classic rectangle: the two Anmas Power ovals and the Merax trapezoid break the straight lines of a living room already full of square furniture. Shapes aside, price still varies a lot between brands, which is where the value-priced models come in. The thickened 15 mm board listed by Anmas Power on its white two-tier model copes better with knocks than a standard thin MDF. Curved and angular outlines are not rare, and the FineBuy coffee table range shows how another maker breaks up straight living room lines. For more unusual outlines backed by thicker boards, the GIANTEX coffee table selection is the natural next stop in this comparison. Beyond ovals and trapezoids, the GOPLUS coffee table page collects yet more shapes that dodge the usual rectangle without looking strange.
MDF, common to all three listings, keeps the price low compared with a solid wood or tempered glass top, at the cost of slightly less resistance to heavy impact than Anmas Power's thickened board.
Key point MDF, common to all three listings, keeps the price low compared with a solid wood or tempered glass top, at the cost of slightly less resistance to heavy impact than Anmas Power's thickened board.
Open shelf from Anmas Power or closed drawers from Merax
Both Anmas Power tables go for an open shelf, visible from the sofa; the Merax closes its storage into two drawers under its white marble-effect top, more discreet but slower to reach for an everyday item. Should the shelf-versus-drawer question still be open, the Generic Brand coffee table page gathers both approaches side by side for an easier call. Discreet storage has other champions, and the Ginhow coffee table range puts closed compartments right at the centre of its offer. For a maker leaning hard on hidden storage, the GrandCA HOME coffee table range makes exactly the opposite bet to an open shelf.
None of the three lists a lift-top or built-in lighting: here, the promise stays simple, an MDF or pine top plus storage, with no extra function to operate.
Key point None of the three lists a lift-top or built-in lighting: here, the promise stays simple, an MDF or pine top plus storage, with no extra function to operate.
Worth knowing
Frequently asked questions
Does the trapezoid Merax table take up more room than an oval one?
Its length stays close to the two ovals on the page; it's mostly the shape that changes, not its overall floor footprint.
Does MDF cope with a child climbing on it?
These three tables are built for typical living-room use, not for taking concentrated, repeated weight such as a child standing on top.
Do the Merax table's drawers close easily?
Yes for everyday use, but an MDF drawer ages less well than a solid-wood drawer on reinforced metal runners.
Can you put a vase with water on these tables?
A coaster is a good idea: MDF dislikes standing moisture far more than a tempered glass or stone top.
Do these tables suit a Scandinavian style?
The two white versions and the oval or trapezoid shape fit that style well, more so than a heavily industrial black-metal living room.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
We don't test the furniture: we record each piece's measurements one by one and say where our figures come from. When a dimension is missing from a listing, we say so instead of guessing. Our method.
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