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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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Handcrafted ceramic side table by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic side table by Jossolini.
This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze.
Jossolini is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
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
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Night Stands Bed Side Tables
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side tables in beautiful wooden structure with greatly carved decorated side legs and feet with thr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Palladian Style Round Bleached Table With Lions Paw Feet. C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small round table. Made from bleached tropical hardwood and pine
With lions paw feet. On castors.
I particularly like its simplicity.
I have chosen not to lacquer or wax ...
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Antique 1830s English Palladian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Agate Side Drinks Table Organic Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary drinks table featuring an organically shaped agate top with natural banding and translucent depth. The polished stone surface shows soft hue variations in tone and pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Metal
Bolha Tray Table - White- side - ceramic - handmade - sculpted - nightstand
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA TRAY, designed in 2025.
This tray table is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an hand-crafted ceramic tray. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northe...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Chestnut
