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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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Logniture, Walnut Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural side table is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art, carved entirely by hand from a single hardwood log. Its form rises from a broad, grounded base into a slender, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables
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Wood, Walnut
"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble.
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
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Marble
$1,821 / item
Under The Banyan Gold Side Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Gold Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables
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Brass
Modern Scalloped Side Table In Glossy Walnut Root
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious round side table is a masterful blend of rich materiality and sophisticated design. It is crafted from stunning walnut root wood, a material prized for its unique, int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,400 / item
Instock Cocktail Side End Table Modern Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - stool or side table
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel
components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Shagreen Bedside Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
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Brass
