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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Mail and Paper Piles Leaving mail and stacks of paper on coffee tables, console tables, and end tables is distracting and causes a conflict between relaxation and productive tasks, which Lee notes are two things that don't go together. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 With flat-screen TVs that can be mounted on a wall, these entertainment centers have fallen out of favor, and there are other ways to display your photo collection, such as on shelving or on console tables. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Keep your space clutter-free with Pottery Barn’s Chico console table. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 If a mid-year declutter is on your to-do list, grab this sophisticated console table to keep things organized. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for console table

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Aug. 2026.

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