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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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Gold Gilded Rope and Tassels Green Marble Italian Side Table #2 Hollywood Regenc
Located in London, GB
An elegant side table in iron frame in gold gilded leaf representing ropes and tassels that support a round green marble top. A marvelous piece of practical design that can easily fit to any interiors...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
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Marble, Iron
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our furniture pieces are thoughtfully crafted to become focal points around which you can build your space, without detracting from the surface itself. In essence, we believe in simple lines that accentuate the artistry of the design. Designer Yaniv Chen...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Paloma Marble Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table paloma marble with hand-crafted
solid walnut base with steel feet in brass finish.
With white calacatta oro marble top.
Also available with black marble top or emperador
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Prototype Sheath of Wheat Center Table by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Sheath of Wheat Center Table by Arturo Pani, and fabricated as a prototype by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece was acquired from Telleres...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Design Side Table Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Get Lost' side table is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The side table have a monolithic shape but is hollow inside, the structure is manually welded and mirror polishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
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Wood
