Use
Pier table are similar to modern day console tables. Commonly found against a wall in a parlor between two windows, doors, or columns, pier tables were found in Europe as early as the 16th-century before becoming popular in North America in the second half of the 19th-century. While a pier mirror was commonly hung above the tables, the mirror under the table top would not only hide the wall and therefore making the room appear larger, but it would also help to redirect natural light or the light created by the lighting equipment that could be placed on top of the table. Pier tables could also be used to display rare trinkets, trophies, and other goods, showcasing wealth and accomplishments to create conversation.