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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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Gold Gilded Rope and Tassels Green Marble Italian Side Table #2 Hollywood Regenc
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Located in Lisboa, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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A lovely example of Eero Saarinen’s Classic Tulip Table designed for Knoll. This table dates to the 1980’s according to the 655 Madison Ave label. It sat outside and the table base n...
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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Tables
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By Pander, Hendrik Wouda
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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