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What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Large solid beech oval table with sliding top and two extensions.
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
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It has been completely sanded and protected with ...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Beech
France French Provincial Style White Lacquered Wooden Dining Table
Located in Brescia, IT
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Stone, Wrought Iron
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
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Solid Burnt Wood, Sculptural Stool/Side Table, Rock, Original Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
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Located in Porto, PT
Modern Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Olive Marron Marble
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary li...
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Marble
