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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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19th C. French Louis XVI Style Rosewood Side Table, Inlaid Hot Air Balloon Scene
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century Louis XVI style marquetry side table features a marquetry top in walnut, mahogany, and lemonwood that depicts a genre scene of onlookers at a chateau watc...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Sycamore, Rosewood, Pearwood, Palisander
Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak Side Table w/ Pull Out Tray for Bramin
By H.W. Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer
Bramin
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
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Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Walnut Side Tables
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 desig...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School/Arts & Crafts occasional table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized elegant occasional table or side table in oak featuring a beautiful beaded edge of carved wooden ‘pearls’ around the tabletop. A very nice accent piece in interesti...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School pedestal table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A dark-stained oak occasional table or plant pedestal dating to around 1925, reflecting the Amsterdam School language that swept Dutch interiors in the 1920s.
The table has nice fea...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of two Nesting Tables, Black / White Stripes, 50s Style, Kidney Shaped
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of a set of two nesting tables, kindney shaped. In the style of the 50 s.
Very decorative in black-white colored stripes. Also avaiable in other colors.
These tabl...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
