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Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
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French Antique Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France made of walnut with long “cabriole" legs. The piece supports a veined black marble top with two dovetailed drawers. Each side has a small pull out leaf with pe...
Category
Antique 1890s French Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
1950's Stitched leather table By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Stitched leather side table by Jacques Adnet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Leather
Jupiter Onyx Marble Side Table with Stunning Textures, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Jupiter onyx solid marble block which serves as a wonderful side table or pedestal. Sourced on the island of Sumatra with earthy & jade green undertones, this raw and organic objec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Modern Organic Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood with Brass Legs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of "Modern Organic". This side table features a wonderfully raw table top with wood textures and shades that add to its charm. Its texture and pigment was achieve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
20th Century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV After F. Linke, Black
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV after F. Linke, black
Solid wood side table in Louis XV. Slightly convex and concave, carcass, flanked by solid corner glaciers on h...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Round Plank Wood Accent Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A round wooden accent table made by England Furniture Company of Tennessee. The tabletop is made of planks and stands on three straight legs with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
