Parsons Tables

What is a Parsons Table?

A Parsons table is a sturdy square or rectangular table where the legs are always flush with the edges of the tabletop, regardless of its other dimensions.

Modern Home Furniture: Parsons Tables

Enjoy a meal in modern style with a Parsons table. Often featuring a marble or glass top, this geometrically-pleasing furniture item makes a statement in any room. Preparing for an intimate feast in the dining room? Get the table ready before everyone sits down. Think a centerpiece anchored by candle holders of brass or nickel to set an industrial scene, or keep it simple with decorative bowls in solid hues. Either way, a table runner and coordinating placemats add the finishing touch. Parsons tables also function as a place to display framed photos, potted plants and other eye-catching accents. Just push one against the wall in the foyer or mudroom. Or, take a different approach in the living room with a Parsons-inspired end table arranged near the sofa.