Furniture Buying Guide
How Tall Should a Coffee Table Be? The 14–18″ High Rule
A coffee table height isn’t truly “standard” — it’s relative to your sofa. For proper comfort, measure the sofa’s cushion height while someone is seated (after compression), then choose a table that is level with the cushion or up to 2 inches lower. This 0–2″ range usually places coffee tables between 14–18″ tall, helping maintain neutral forearm posture and comfortable reach.
Read more
