console table

noun

: a table fixed to a wall with its top supported by consoles or front legs
broadly : a table designed to fit against a wall

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There are a lot of Prime member-only deals to sort through in the home space, and some of our favorites include home decor, like this timeless wall mirror and this versatile console table that can be styled in a front entryway as easily as in a living room or bar area. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 Beyond aesthetics, having a console table in the entryway promotes a sense of order and calm. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 The late-19th-century console table in oak is by James Shoolbred. Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025 Along one side of the island, there’s a console table that can be used as a desk or as a small dining table for two to three people. Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for console table

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of console table was in 1807

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“Console table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/console%20table. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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