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Should a console table be taller than a couch?
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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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Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
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This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back ...
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2010s American Modern Sofas
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Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large and beautiful curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italian manufacture, 1950s
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Wear consistent with age and use
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Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.75"H x 88.25"W x 31.0"D
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