In era where homes seem to be getting smaller by the minute and more expensive by the dozen, there is an increasing demand for furniture that is both functional and practical whilst still maintaining an element of style.Wood coffee tables are still the most sought after as they are durable in nature and withstand the potential knocking around that feet/coffee cups and children inflict upon them. There are so many varieties of wood on offer when it comes to furniture, whether you’re after Oak, Pine, Fruitwood, Mahogany etc etc. Oak is certainly the most sought after at present as it is classed as a more upmarket wood that offers a sophisticated look with a variety of shades. It is also very durable and solid in nature so can be easil mangodrin y touched up and repaired should accidents happen.As mentioned there are a multitude of Oak styles out there depending on what look you are trying to achieve. If you have existing oak furniture in your living room and require to match up your coffee table to these unless you purchase from the same range it can be quite tricky as oak in its natural state is not uniform in colour or texture however many believe this is its charm and to have pieces of mis-matched oak only enhances character in a room.As far as style and functionality go, Oak furniture has a wide selection of coffee tables that not only look good but also serve a purpose; this is due to the versatile nature of Oak wood and its ability to be easily crafted in such as way.