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Frequently Asked Questions About Solid Wood Side Tables
What is a side table really used for?
To provide a surface wherever you need it: next to the sofa armrest for your cup and remote, beside the reading chair for your book and glasses, or as a side table in the bedroom or entryway. It’s the most versatile piece of furniture in the house, and made of solid oak, it can withstand decades of rearranging. Here are more ways you can use your side table.
How tall should a side table next to the sofa be?
At the height of the sofa armrest or up to 5 cm above it: between 55 and 65 cm on most modern sofas. This makes it natural to set the cup down without having to bend over. If it’s next to an armless chair, use the seat as a reference: about 10 to 15 cm above it.
How do you care for an oak side table?
Basic care: a damp, wrung-out cloth; coasters for liquids; and natural oil once a year. Since this table is moved around the house more than any other, felt pads under the legs protect all the floors it touches and prevent scratches from frequent movement. The oak we use is solid, FSC-certified, and manufactured in Europe.
Where should I place the side table in the living area?
Next to the arm of the most frequently used seat: that’s where the cup, the book, and the remote end up. If the seating area faces the screen, align it with the sofa’s axis toward the low cabinet: solid-wood TV stands made of the same oak make the side table look like part of the set rather than a standalone piece.
Where else in the house is a side table most useful?
In the bedroom as an extra side table, in the entryway as a key tray with legs, next to the desk as a place to set things down. Paired with a small bookshelf, it turns any unused corner into a reading or coffee nook with just two pieces and an outlet.