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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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Dutch Art Deco accent table nr. 288 by P.E.L. Izeren for Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare Art Deco accent table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, dating to around 1920 and bearing the original Genneper Molen paper label (stating model nr. 288) A wonderfully d...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Gio Ponti Pair of Side Tables or Nightstands in Walnut Burl, Italy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco side tables or nightstands entirely made in walnut. These incredibly elegant and unique tables were produced in Italy during the 1930s–1940s and are attribut...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Hand Forged Wrought Iron Wine Table
Located in London, GB
A larger version of our wrought iron martini table. Perfect as a sofa or lamp table.
Hand forged in England to a 1940s original design and finished with a natural bronze patina.
Al...
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2010s English Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Side Table Chinoiserie Butterfly Black Lacquer Hollywood Regency
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage French Side Table Chinoiserie Butterfly Black Lacquer Hollywood Regency.
Direct from England, a striking, hand decorated French chinoi...
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Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Side Table in Smoked Ruby Cobra with Brass Castors by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Mid-Century Modernist side table, designed by the celebrated Karl Springer, featuring luxurious smoked ruby cobra leather upholstery and elegant brass casters, American, ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Piero Fornasetti 1970s Side Table, Black Lacquered Wood, Sun King
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Table by Piero Fornasetti Depicting "Sun King" 'Louis XIV', Made in Italy
This striking side table by the iconic Italian designer Piero Fornasetti dates to the 1970s and featur...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,640 Sale Price
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