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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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Pink Marble Side Table ‘Flow’
Located in Eindhoven, NB
FLOW is a modern pink marble side table with a clean shape and a wave detail at the bottom. The simple cube form is combined with a flowing base, giving the table a light and playful...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small round table. Made from bleached tropical hardwood and pine
I particularly like its simplicity.
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Antique 1830s English Palladian Side Tables
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Italian Post Modern Travertine Stone
Brass Side Table by Artedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Glass Top Shows Minor Scratches Throughout But No Chips, Very Good Original Condition on Stone, Patinated Brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Stools or Accent Tables, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Très Chic Pair of Mid-Century Wooden Stools / Accent Tables Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
A refined and sculptural pair of Mid-Century stools or side tables attributed to French des...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$808 Sale Price / set
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Eero Saarinen White Marble Side Table for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Vienna, AT
Original side table with a marble top by Saarinen for Knoll International, Mid century. Early version, marked Knoll International (bottom of base)
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of mid-century French style drinks tables with brass galleries and travertine tops. The tapered legs and body are carved fruitwood and in good shape. They are...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Side Tables
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Travertine, Brass
$1,196 Sale Price / set
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