I think coffee tables are much more difficult to style than bookshelves.
There's usually a lot going on in a bookshelf; and if a few of the items are not the greatest, the collection will carry those mediocre pieces.
Not so with the coffee table - more like putting an item on a pedestal.
It really becomes a focal piece.
When I'm styling a home, I always select a couple of the most interesting accessories for the coffee table.
Then, I fill in with some interesting, beautiful books.
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Something fresh also is a nice touch.
Remember, accessories on a coffee table need to look great from any angle (i.e., not a picture frame).
Think about this the next time you are looking for something special for your coffee table.
Have a marvelous day! M.