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Why is it called a pier table?
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The reason why it is called a pier table comes from the original placement of the furniture. Pier tables emerged during the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. Households often placed these tables along walls in between windows. In architectural terminology, the area between two windows is known as the pier. Find a wide range of pier tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Georgian Satinwood Pier Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A George III Sheraton period demi-lune pier table in satinwood with rosewood crossbanding and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Pier Table
Located in New York, NY
One of the signature forms of the Neo-Classical period, the pier (or console) table received its
Category
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Lead
$65,000
Georgian padouk pier table
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Georgian padouk pier table
A small and elegant George II padouk pier table, the rectangular grey
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Side Tables
Materials
Padouk
18th Century Satinwood Pier Table
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century satinwood pier table of superb colour and patination with cross banding
Category
Antique 18th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Satinwood and Painted Pier Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An attractive satinwood and faux painted satinwood pier table in the manner of Seddon, Son and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Console Tables
Materials
Satinwood
George III Mahogany Demilune Pier Table
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Mahogany Demilune Pier Table, parquetry inlay design lines, apparently unmarked. 29" H x
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European George III Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Mahogany
