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Coffee Table Size Guide
A coffee table usually works best when it is about the same height as the sofa seat, around one-half to two-thirds the sofa length, and 16 to 18 inches from the sofa.
Updated May 18, 2026
Quick answer
A coffee table usually works best when it is about the same height as the sofa seat, around one-half to two-thirds the sofa length, and 16 to 18 inches from the sofa.
Decision rules
Use these checks before adding to cart.
- Measure sofa seat height before choosing table height.
- Use one-half to two-thirds of sofa length as the table length range.
- Leave 16 to 18 inches between sofa and coffee table.
- Choose round or oval shapes when walkways are tight.
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