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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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Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Henri II style walnut side table from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top detailed with an egg and dart moti...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Newly Refinished - Andre Bus “Silhouette" Sculptural Side Table for Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁
Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Top
This sculptural Mid-Century Modern side table showcases the elegant, flowing lines that made the Silhouette line so visually distinctive in the 1960s. Crafted from walnut, the base features gracefully curved supports that create an airy, architectural presence while remaining solid and well-balanced. The original round glass top sits neatly within the frame, allowing the sculptural form of the base to remain the focal point. Subtle brass detailing at the center adds a refined accent that complements the warm wood tones. Expertly refinished, the table retains its original design integrity while presenting beautifully for contemporary interiors.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Delphi Hexagonal with Glass Top Nightstand
Located in Milan, IT
Delphi hexagonal brown nightstand features a dark walnut structure with a fumé glass top and an intermediate shelf covered in leather. Equipped with a lower drawer front in leather, ...
Category
2010s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$10,700 / item
A Dutch Art Deco side table with a modernist design, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A strikingly modernist Dutch side table from the 1920s, rooted in The Hague School tradition, with subtle Amsterdam School decorative detailing.
The table is composed around a clear,...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Macassar
Pair of Italian Rustic Country Tuscany Wood Night Stands Bed or Side Tables
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with top drawer, central drawer and brass handles and closure.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Square Onyx Marble Display Pedestal Table by Muller of Mexico
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile modern pedestal from Muller of Mexico circa 1970s. It features 100% onyx construction. Very good overall condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Onyx, Marble


