Should a side table be 16 or 18 inches high?

Pick the one closer to your sofa or chair arm height so you can reach your cup easily. The 18 inch table suits most standard sofas and armchairs better; 16 inches suits low seating, floor cushions or a low diwan.

How high are your side tables?

Twenty-three of our side tables list 18 inches high and one lists 16 inches.

How do I measure my sofa arm height?

Measure from the floor to the top of the sofa arm. Choose a table close to that height.

Does a lower side table work in a bedroom?

Yes, beside a low bed or floor seating. For a standard bed, check the mattress height first.

Can I get a custom height?

Our product pages list a build-to-order facility. WhatsApp us your sofa arm height.

16 vs 18 Inch Side Table: The Right Height for Your Sofa Arm

Golden Paradise Furniture

2 days ago

2 min read

A side table that is too low or too high makes every cup of tea awkward. Most of our side tables are 18 inches high and one is 16 inches. Here is how to choose. All products are 30% off with free delivery across India.

Wooden Side Table With Drawer, a solid wood side table from Golden Paradise Furniture — A wooden side table with a drawer

16 vs 18 inch at a glance

16 inches: suits low sofas, floor seating and low beds.
18 inches: closer to standard sofa and armchair arms.
Rule: close to the arm height or slightly lower.
Our range: 23 at 18 inches, one at 16 inches.

Choose 16 inches if

Your sofa or chair sits low.
You use floor cushions or a low diwan.
You want the table to look light.

Choose 18 inches if

You have a standard sofa or armchair.
You want to reach your cup without leaning.
It may also stand beside a bed.

How to measure

Measure from the floor to the top of the sofa arm and compare. See how to choose a solid wood side table.

16 inch and 18 inch side tables

From our side and end table collection:

Prices are the sale prices on our product pages on 21 October 2026 and can change, so check the product page or WhatsApp us before you visit.

The first lists 16 inches high; the other three list 18 inches, all 12 x 14 inches. Product names are design names. Shapes, drawers and shelves vary by design and are not all listed in the specifications, so check the photos on each product page or ask us before you order.

Offer and warranty

All products are 30% off with free delivery across India. Our warranty is 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Should a side table be 16 or 18 inches high? Pick the one closer to your sofa or chair arm height so you can reach your cup easily. The 18 inch table suits most standard sofas and armchairs better; 16 inches suits low seating, floor cushions or a low diwan.
How high are your side tables? Twenty-three of our side tables list 18 inches high and one lists 16 inches.
How do I measure my sofa arm height? Measure from the floor to the top of the sofa arm. Choose a table close to that height.
Does a lower side table work in a bedroom? Yes, beside a low bed or floor seating. For a standard bed, check the mattress height first.
Can I get a custom height? Our product pages list a build-to-order facility. WhatsApp us your sofa arm height.

Try the heights beside our sofas

Visit Golden Paradise Furniture & Interiors at Gate No. 4, Shastri Park, Shahdara, Delhi 110053, open 10 AM to 8 PM, all 7 days. WhatsApp +91-7838834141 for directions, photos or a quote, or browse online at goldenparadisefurniture.in.