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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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French Modernist / Art Deco walnut occasional side table, circa 1930-50
Located in Bristol, GB
French Modernist Art Deco circular coffee or occasional table, c.1930-50
Made from veneered walnut with a rich warm tone showing wonderful grain. The round table top sits on a sculp...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare triangular Dutch Art Deco side table, Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A remarkably rare triangular side table designed by Anton Lucas, dating from the 1920s. The model is documented in an original period publication (see last image)
The design is wond...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School accent table with macassar ebony details, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A particularly elegant and increasingly rare to find Dutch Art Deco side table, 1920s, and strongly rooted in the sculptural vocabulary of the Amsterdam School.
Despite its modest p...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with decorated bordeaux glass top, central door and beautiful wood veneer burl decors highlig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Green Onyx Top and Black Enameled Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saarinen-style tulip table features a round green onyx top with a sculpted Dupont edge profile — a continuous curved form that requires specialized stone fabrication to execute. The ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Enamel
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Hammered and forged iron
Hand Made in France
Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic.
Available indi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
