Furniture dimensions
Typical dimensions and spacing rules for sofas, coffee tables, dining tables, stools, desks and patio tables, each from a named furniture guide.
Standard sofa dimensions A standard three-seat sofa is typically 72 to 96 inches long, 30 to 38 inches deep and 30 to 36 inches tall, with a seat 17 to 19 inches off the floor.
Loveseat dimensions A loveseat is typically 52 to 72 inches long, 30 to 38 inches deep and 30 to 36 inches tall.
Sectional sofa sizes An L-shaped sectional is typically 90 to 120 inches or more along its long side, and a U-shaped sectional 120 to 160 inches or more. Chaise ends run 90 to 110 inches deep.
Coffee table size and height Wayfair suggests a coffee table about two-thirds the length of your sofa, the same height as the sofa cushions or 1 to 2 inches lower, placed 12 to 18 inches from the sofa.
Dining table sizes and seating A standard dining table is 28 to 30 inches tall. Living Spaces says tables of 60 inches and under seat up to four, up to 80 inches seat six, and 90 inches and above seat eight or more. Allow at least 3 feet around the table.
Bar stool height For a bar-height counter of about 42 inches, choose a bar stool with a seat of about 28 to 30 inches. Living Spaces advises 10 to 12 inches between the seat and the counter.
Counter stool height Standard kitchen counters and islands are typically 36 inches tall. Counter stools have seats of about 24 to 26 inches, leaving the 10 to 12 inches of space Living Spaces recommends.
Standard desk height Most desks are 29 to 30 inches tall, according to Bassett Furniture. OSHA advises leg clearance under the desktop of generally 20 to 28 inches.
Patio table size guide Trex Outdoor Furniture recommends two feet of shoulder room per guest and at least three feet of clearance on all sides of an outdoor dining table. A 36 x 72 inch rectangle, its most popular size, seats six.
Measure before you buy
Typical sizes are a guide. Before ordering, measure your room and every doorway, hall and stair on the way in, mark the piece's footprint on the floor with painter's tape, and compare with the maker's listed dimensions for the exact model. Our fit calculators check rug sizes, doorways, stool heights and dining table space for you.
Every number on this site is taken from a named, linked guide. Read how we check.