Furniture Height Guide
Tables & Surfaces
Coffee Table – 16–18" (41–46 cm)
Side Table – 22–26" (56–66 cm), within about 2" of the sofa arm
Nightstand – 24–28" (61–71 cm), close to mattress height
Desk – 28–30" (71–76 cm)
Dining Table – 28–30" (71–76 cm)
Console Table – 30–36" (76–91 cm)
Counter – 34–36" (86–91 cm)
Bar Table – 40–42" (102–107 cm)
Seating (seat height)
Sofa – 17–19" (43–48 cm)
Dining Chair – 17–19" (43–48 cm)
Counter Stool – 24–26" (61–66 cm)
Bar Stool – 28–30" (71–76 cm)
Rule of thumb
Leave 10–12" (25–30 cm) between a seat and the surface above it. Pair dining chairs with dining tables, counter stools with counters, and bar stools with bar-height tables.
