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What is a skinny table called?
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A skinny table is formally called a console table. It is a long, horizontal and narrow table that is generally positioned behind a sofa or couch. It usually matches the sofa or couch in height but is a few inches shorter in length. Shop a range of antique and vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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