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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Place it in your entryway to hold your everyday shoes and accessories, at the foot of a king-sized bed to store extra linens, or as a console table in your living room under the TV to hold electronics and chargers. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 The undulating frame hangs above a stone console table, adding depth to the all-white hall. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026 Pair function and style with a console table, art, and simple storage for an inviting entryway. Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026 Use a basket or tray on a console table, add hooks nearby, or set up a household command center to organize everything in one place, freeing your countertops of daily clutter. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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