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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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Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Side Table nr.301 by P.E.L. Izeren, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A documented model no. 301 table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, circa 1920. This rare Dutch Art Deco design is among the most iconic small furniture models produced by the f...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Macassar
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School sculptural side and accent table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A charming and decorative Amsterdam School side table with a stepped rhythm and some Mission-style influence. Black and dark brown paintwork on the top. The legs have black painted ...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Red/Black Tripod Gueridon Tables, Emilio Terry Style, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of side tables/gueridons was produced in France in the 1950s.
Each table features a welded steel rod construction with sculptural red scrolled tripod bases and b...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century French Pine Bistro Table with Turned Legs
Located in Mckinney, TX
Crafted from solid pine, this rectangular French bistro table features a simple plank top set over turned legs with sculpted splayed feet. The form is restrained, with just enough sh...
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Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Dutch Art Deco Modernist side table with macassar ebony details, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A Dutch Art Deco side table with a strong geometry and architectural presence. Dating to the 1920s, executed in solid oak, oak and macassar ebony details. The feet and the vertical d...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Dutch Art Deco accent table nr. 288 by P.E.L. Izeren for Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare Art Deco accent table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, dating to around 1920 and bearing the original Genneper Molen paper label (stating model nr. 288) A wonderfully d...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
