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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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Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Coffee Table in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega studio, coffee table, chestnut, glass, Italy, 1930s
Coffee table designed by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega and meticulously crafted by...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Chestnut
Rare Luciano Frigerio Side Table in Hammered Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, brass, Italy, ca. 1970
An exquisite piece by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, this side table reflects the bold yet refined character of 1...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Bamboo Table with Butterfly Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Constructed in England in the 1890s, this side table’s design perfectly captures the Japanese-inspired styles of the later 19th century. It has been recently updated with new paint ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Paint, Paper
French Vintage Solid Oak Hand Crafted Side Table/Stool
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2026 Vintage French hand crafted solid oak side table/stool
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Vintage 1940s Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Marquetry Side Table, End Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style walnut side table features a beveled top with an inset marquetry border of alternating lemonwood and rosewood squares. Hand carved...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Deco Gilded Bar Cart / Serving Trolley Circa 1920 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a striking and rare antique French Art Deco Gilt and glass bar cart, circa 1920 in date.
The cart features an elegant, elongated hexagonal cabinet body built with a rich wal...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Silver
