The Parsons table is a small, square table made in a simple, unadorned style with four, flush, square legs that are equal in thickness to the top. While the form is generally credited to Parsons The New School for Design in New York City, it may reflect the influence of Mies van der Rohe and the school of Modernism. Tables of this style have been widely copied and are manufactured in a broad range of quality and finishes. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Table leg. ... Parsons The New School for Design (abbreviated Parsons), is a design school affiliated since 1970 with The New School, formerly known as New School University. ... Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (born Maria Ludwig Michael Mies) (March 27, 1886 - August 17, 1969) was an architect and designer. ... For Modernism in an American context, see American modernism. ...

Parsons tables are often intended for use as modern or contemporary furniture, and their striking design has made them popular as coffee tables, dining tables, side tables, and occasional tables. Less-expensive versions are also available that can be easily stacked or disassembled and reassembled. Most are typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and they are frequently employed in interior furnishings as well as patio or even lawn furniture. A patio of the Livadia Palace in Crimea. ... For other uses, see Lawn (disambiguation). ... Look up furniture in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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