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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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Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Table for Craft Associates
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Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A Dutch Amsterdam School occasional table in oak, dating from the 1920s.
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Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Side Table nr.301 by P.E.L. Izeren, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
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