Coffee tables, a term that sometimes interchangeable with "end tables" or "side tables", come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, materials and even heights. At Tablebases.com, we consider "Coffee Table Height" to be about 18 inches, but it can vary between 16 to 22 inches depending on the height of your surrounding furniture. Luckily, all of the table bases and table legs we make at coffee table height can also be custom cut to whatever specific height you need.
Coffee tables are usually low tables, meant to be easily accessible while sitting in a lounge chair or a on a couch. While dining table height bases are usually 28 to 30 inches tall to match 18 inch tall dining chairs, coffee tables are matching the much lower heights of modern sofas and lounge furniture. Side tables and end tables are usually a bit taller, closer to 22 inches, to sit near or above the height of the chair or sofa arms. All of them are designed to be utilitarian, a place to set your coffee while you're sitting on the couch. They can also be great statement pieces that show off flowers, decor items, and books.
Having tables of different heights also adds interest to a space. The variation in elevation keeps the eye moving, and gives you opportunities to place decor items at varying levels throughout a room. Think of a living room with end tables on either side of a couch, a lower coffee table in front, and maybe a taller console table behind. You can have lamps, books and art pieces placed throughout, allowing the eye to move around and see different elements.
The great thing about our table bases is that they can be used with any table top. That means you can grab one of our excellent solid wood table tops, or you can even get creative and use something repurposed. If you have leftover marble from a kitchen renovation, you can create a custom coffee table that matches your existing decor. You can also thrift items that can be used for tables, such as interesting doors, wood scraps or even the wheel from a BMW, as one of our customers once did. If you feel like your current coffee table, end table or accent table is the wrong height for your space, consider changing it with a custom height base or custom height table legs. You can pick whatever height works best with your specific furniture and layout.
If you have any questions about coffee tables, side tables, or custom height tables, reach out to our customer service team and we can help you put together the perfect table for your space!
