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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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Expertly Restored- Arthur Umanoff Vintage Spindle Side Table with Magazine Shelf
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...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Wood, Walnut
John Dickinson Style Drape Rope Tassel Plaster Table, 1970's
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style of John Dickinson, a trompe l'oiel textured plaster small side table / stand w/ drape, rope and tassel design. As found all original vintage condition w/ nicely aged sof...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Side Tables
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Plaster
Solid Stoneware Green Patchwork Side Table with Hand-Carved Mosaic Surface
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Patchwork Side Table is handmade by Ethan Streicher of Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, New York. Built using hand-formed slab construction, each piece is sculpted from solid stonew...
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2010s American De Stijl Side Tables
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Ceramic
Solid Stoneware Red Patchwork Side Table with Hand-Carved Mosaic Surface
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Patchwork Side Table is handmade by Ethan Streicher of Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, New York. Built using hand-formed slab construction, each piece is sculpted from solid stonew...
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2010s American De Stijl Side Tables
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Pair of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Bed Side Tables in Burl Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco bedside tables with great design shape and detail of every part and beautiful decors with the burl wood veneer and brass handles in...
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Brass
Small Antique Bleached Side Table with Claw and Ball Feet. English C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Georgian side table or console table
Beautiful timber with lovely figure and grain. Solid tropical hardwood Top and legs. Veneer on the apron.
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Antique Early 1800s English Chippendale Side Tables
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