I knew more than one family when I was growing up who had no regular tables at all--just cable spools in various sizes. I've stayed in an apartment that had an entire picnic table (fixed benches and all) in the dining room. And I myself have occasionally used a stack of magazines or books as a surface to . . . well, put magazines and books on. But not everyone can be quite as forward-thinking when it comes to tables. That's why we've gathered a range of tables--modern and exciting, but still recognizable as tables--for you to choose from. Think of them as training tables until you can assemble your own from salvage.
