pier table

noun

1. a low table or console intended to be set between two windows, often beneath a pier glass.

pier table

noun

1. a side table designed to stand against a wall between windows

Word History and Origins

Origin of pier table¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Also among the lots are a set of six 18th Century Italian engravings of classical statues and a George II-style carved pine pier table, which could attract bids of between £2,000 and £4,000.

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They led her into the hall, and Aunt Cordelia lifted her up on the marble slab of the pier table.

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The servant lighted the candles on the pier table, asked if he had any orders to give and then left the room with the remark that dinner would be served in half an hour.

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I see him so distinctly standing near the pier table, talking to Mr. Sparks, whom he had met only that morning, and who, three weeks after, had Harry's blood upon his hands.

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And while this was being done the deputy entered the back parlor, and placing his hat on the pier table, began taking an inventory of all the furniture.

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