pier table

American  

noun

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

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pier table British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of pier table

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.

From BBC

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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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