I love the sleek look of the shiny laminate.  I was searching for a set of white nesting tables, but was worried about getting real marble for our basement area, because I wanted a more low maintenance situation for our kids.  I took a chance and ordered BOTH sizes of the Vida coffee table, and created my own nesting set.  The smaller diameter table is just a bit taller, and the larger one can slide slightly under it.  It's working great so far, and I'm happy with the modern yet retro look.  Two things to be aware of are that the tables are lower in height, and they are slightly lighter in weight than I expected.  Hope this information helps someone else who wants to create their own nesting tables by buying the two sizes.