Furniture?

I am now looking for a couple of pieces of furniture to paint. We have a huge big screen TV and have had it on a coffee table ever since we bought it. Well, it is time for that thing to go. I went on a hunt to a local furniture store earlier this week and found a couple of nice pieces ranging from $600-$2,500. After a brief discussion with Matt ending in "No, I am not interested in buying anything to put the TV on." I have decided to buy something inexpensive and paint it. I am particulary looking for an old wooden coffee table...must be very sturdy. Doesn't matter what shape it is in just as long as it is a good solid piece.
The second piece I need is a small desk/ table for our laptop. Right now we leave the wires in a box beside our kitchen table and I don't like this so, I plan to paint me a desk. After watching Amelia paint some other stuff for me and giving me some pointers, I feel confident that I can do this...hopefully inexpensively. So, if you can help me out that would be great. Willing to pay samll price for pieces. Free is always great!!!! Will pick it up.