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What size should a side table be?
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A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Modernist, Vintage Stool/Table, England, 1970s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A modernist mid-century vintage stool. Sitting on three tapered legs and formed of elm.
Reputed to have been made in 1977 in Salisbury Cathedral workshops from "Waterloo" Elm trees...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Wood
1970s, Danish sewing chest of drawers, solid oak wood, rattan.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish sewing chest of drawers. Original very good condition. Solid oak wood, rattan. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
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Rattan, Oak
Light and Dwell Louis Wave Scalloped Side Table with Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Light and Dwell Louis Wave Scalloped Side Table. A piece that captivates with its organic profile, wavy edge, and timeless charm.
With handcrafted ro...
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2010s American Side Tables
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Oak
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign style side tables. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, they have a very stylish and useful design, perfect for use as lamp tables or as bedside tables. Each table has three tiers, with an additional two sliding shelves that pull out from under the top on each side. The wood has a lovely colour tone and patina, offset nicely by the solid brass fixtures...
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Side Tables
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Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Inlaid Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of vintage Italian brass inlaid side tables, dating from around the 1970-80’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are large, impressive and extremely well made. They ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Brass
Satyrs, Solid Wood Sculptural Side, Table Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Tables
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Wood