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Side table and console table dimensions

Side tables 18-24 inches; consoles 60-80 long, 12-16 deep. Heights match the cushion or the sofa back.

2 min readUpdated 2026-06-10

In this guide

  1. 1

    Side / end table

    Width: 18-24 inches. Common: 20. Depth: 18-24 inches. Height: 22-26 inches — within 1-2 inches of the sofa arm height.

  2. 2

    Console table (behind sofa)

    Length: 60-80 inches — slightly shorter than the sofa. Depth: 12-16 inches. Height: 30-34 inches — top should match or sit just below sofa back.

  3. 3

    Entryway console

    Length: 36-60 inches. Depth: 10-18 inches. Height: 30-36 inches.

Frequently asked questions

What's the standard side table size?

18-24 inches wide and deep × 22-26 tall. Height matches the sofa arm.

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