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What size should a side table be?

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What size should a side table be?

A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Art Nouveau French Bronze and Marble Circular Ostrich Leg-Shaped Side Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Nouveau French black patinated bronze and marble circular ostrich leg-shaped side table By: unknown Material: metal, copper, bronze, tin, marble, stone Techni...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Allegri Arredamenti Chrome Trolley Side Table 1970's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This striking trolley features a stylish combination of smoked glass and chrome, creating a cool, modern aesthetic that feels both timeless and refined. The crisp, geometric lines an...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Weiman Biedermeier Salon Tables, a Pair
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 ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Soda Blown Murano Glass Set of two Square Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Vintage Swedish Interlocking Pine Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Intricately handcrafted, this unique vintage Swedish pine coffee table is comprised of 23 precision carved, interlocking pieces, fitting together like a giant pine puzzle. A table u...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Side Tables

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Pine

Macassar Wood Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
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 Night Stands

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Brass

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