parsons table
Noun: A parsons table is a specific style of sturdy, rectangular table. Its defining characteristic is that its four block-like legs are positioned at the corners and are exactly the same width as the tabletop, creating a simple, uniform, and geometric design.
This term is used to name a specific furniture design. It is typically used in contexts related to interior design, furniture making, and home decor. * The minimalist living room was anchored by a classic parsons table. * When shopping for a desk, she preferred the clean lines of a parsons table.
The design principle of the parsons table is often referenced in broader design discussions. * The architect applied a parsons table aesthetic to the building's facade, using piers that were the same width as the spandrel panels.
- Parsons desk: A desk built following the parsons table design principles.
- Parsons chair: A chair design that often accompanies the table, featuring a similar square-profile construction where the legs and seat/back frame are the same width.
- Geometric table
- Block-leg table (descriptive synonym)
The term "parsons table" refers exclusively to this style of furniture. It is not used idiomatically or with other meanings. It is a compound noun where "Parsons" is a proper noun referring to the Parsons School of Design, where the style is said to have been popularized.
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a sturdy rectangular table with block legs at the four corners; the top and the legs are the same width
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