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Console dessertes

Scope note

French sideboards with a drawer or drawers beneath the top and a shelf between the legs. Usually D-shaped in plan, but sometimes rectangular. Used for the serving of food.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039331

Broader Terms used

sideboards (furniture)

Term used for

dessertes

Equivalent Terms used

console desserte

Created

13yrs ago

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