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Should a console table be taller than a couch?

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Should a console table be taller than a couch?

A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.

1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Located in Vicenza, IT
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