The Complete Guide: Standard Furniture Sizes and Dimensions

It's a question we always hear: what are the standard dimensions for furniture design? Read on for a breakdown of furniture standard measurements and the standard size of furniture for the types of pieces we get asked about the most.

There's not necessarily a universal, standard table size or standard for sizes of furniture since there are many different kinds of tables with various functions in your home. So when we say table, we're referring to all of your standard furniture items that feature some legs or foundation and a flat surface on top. We're talking about anything from a dining room table that can fit the whole family to a petite sofa end table. We've listed the most popular categories of tables and their specific dimensions below.

Chairs and the seating options in your home can have a variety of standard furniture measurements, but there are standard furniture dimensions for all types of chairs. You don't want barstools too short of reaching the bar, and you also don't want dining chairs too tall to push into your table. Follow these guidelines below on sizes of furniture when planning the seating in your home to ensure you choose the right furniture size for every room.

A chest refers to a standard storage chest with a hinged lid (picture a classic cedar chest) and includes dressers and drawers as well. Also included in the chest category are bookcases since they feature cabinets, drawers, or sometimes both in addition to their traditional book shelving. Regardless of how you're using chests to store things, below is the list of standard sizes for storage chests.

Did you know that California king beds are longer than standard king beds but a few inches more narrow? Even if it's only a few inches, details like this matter when deciding how to choose the right size of furniture for your bedroom. Especially if you're outfitting a smaller bedroom, being familiar with standard mattress sizing and furniture measurements is a must. See below for a list and graphic of average bed dimensions.