Parsons table

noun

1. a square or rectangular table, often of lightweight material, with straight legs that are square in cross section and of the same thickness as the top extending from the corners flush with the top so as to appear jointless.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parsons table¹

First recorded in 1965–70; named after the Parsons School of Design, New York City

Example Sentences

If a client chooses an antique wooden chest instead of a Parsons table, “it’s concealed storage.”

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