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Parlor tables

Scope note

Period term used in the 19th century for ornamental tables meant to be used as accent pieces, especially in parlors. Use "center tables" for tables, generally made en suite, intended to be placed in the center of a room.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000164566

Term used for

tables, parlor

Equivalent Terms used

parlor table

Created

13yrs ago

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