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

Illustration of console table

Examples of console table in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There's also a separate countertop across the way, perfect for serving as an extension of the kitchen work space during meals or as a traditional entryway console table for keys, flashlights and other frequent-use items. —New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026

This console table’s top shelf is great for lamps, picture frames, and catchall trays, while the bottom is ideal for storage baskets or shoes, depending on your needs. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

Storage ottomans with trays or streamlined console tables can serve dual purposes while keeping surfaces minimal and clean. —Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026

The undulating frame hangs above a stone console table, adding depth to the all-white hall. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for console table

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