consolette

[ kon-suh-let ]

noun

1. a small shelf or recess in a handy location, as in the armrest, dashboard, or door panel of a car, in a shower stall, etc., for holding small, frequently used items.
2. a small console television, phonograph, or radio.

Word History and Origins

Origin of consolette¹

First recorded in 1940–45; console ² + -ette