Roche Bobois: Sumito Cocktail Table (10.43” high)

Jay Johnson - I recall it was on vacation in Amsterdam ten years ago that we discovered that furniture was shortening, literally inching closer to the ground. At our hotel, we sat in low-slung chairs and set our drinks on side tables that had short, stubby legs. Our beds were lower to the floor, with minimal headboards. Remember when beds towered and some almost required ladders to hop up into bed at night? No longer. What might have begun as a Eurostyle trend is now firmly ensconced in global design.

Furniture with lower profiles is a popular choice for modern interior design, offering a sleek and unobtrusive look that can open up a space visually. Pieces like low-slung sofas, streamlined coffee tables, and platform beds create a sense of airiness and minimalism while maintaining functionality. These furnishings work well in small or large rooms, as they help create a clean and contemporary aesthetic that is easy to accessorize with various decor styles. Whether in a minimalist apartment or a spacious suburban home, furniture with lower profiles can enhance the overall look and feel of a room with its understated elegance and versatility.

Do you like this trend? Do you miss furnishings that you didn’t have to limbo low to engage with? Here are some examples of “low down” furnishings. Click on each photo for more information.

Low Down

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