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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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Weiman Biedermeier Salon Tables, a Pair
By Weiman
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Biedermeier style two tier salon side tables made by Weiman furniture, circa 1950. The round tabletops are covered in green leather with a gold tooled border, and skirts are decorated with flame mahogany veneer panels. Slender beveled saber legs support the round lower table which is marked underneath “Weiman Tables Heirloom Quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,295 / set
Expertly Restored - John Van Koert “Profile” Two-Tier Side Tables for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
ClassiCon Set of Two Cork Side Tables No 1 & 2 by by Herzog & de Meuron
Located in New York, NY
Corker No. 1 & 2
Dimensions: Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
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Dimensions: Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Diameter: 14...
Category
2010s German Stools
Materials
Cork
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Side Table by Carl Bissman
By Carl Bissman
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 desi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gilt Iron Brutalist Side Table Gueridon / Drinks Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Brutalist Drinks Table in gilt wrought iron
Rare find.
This eye-catching table was handcrafted in wrought iron and shows a gorgeous blacksmith's design combininig industrial ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Arra' Organic Rattan Side Tables
Located in Oxford, GB
Gracefully balanced off centred 'Arra' Organic Rattan Side Table, they come as a pair. Featuring a drum base, with intricate rattan overly and organic leaf and floral patterns. The b...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
$3,424 / set