A coffee table, also called a cocktail table, is a style of long, low table which is designed to be placed in front of a sofa, to support beverages (hence the name), magazines, feet, books (especially coffee table books), and other small items to be used while sitting, such as coasters.
A low table, typically placed in front of a sofa
low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served
(Coffee Tables) While any small and low table can be, and is, called a coffee table, the term is applied particularly to the sets of three or four tables made from about 1790; of which the latter were called 'quartetto tables'.
The chief manservant of a house
A butler is a servant in a wealthy, large household. In great houses, the household is sometimes divided into departments with the butler in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry.
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
A flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying food and drink, or for holding small items
A tray is a shallow platform designed for carrying things. It is larger than a salver, a diminutive version commonly used for lighter and smaller servings, and it can be fashioned from numerous materials, including silver, brass, sheet iron, wood, melamine, and papier-mache.
(Trays) Traying or "doing trays" refers to a driving technique that is similar to drifting. Trays are performed when a fast-food tray is placed under the rear tires and then engaging the handbrake.
Butler College, R.I.P.
Butler College (a.k.a. the "New New Quad") isn't even 50 years old, but it's due to be demolished sometime this month. The University determined that it was just about as expensive to build brand new dorms as it was to renovate these ones. And given that these were among the least-loved buildings on campus, it wasn't a difficult decision. Unfortunately, the new dorms look like they're going to be about as ugly.
Borge Mogensen Coffee Table
Borge Mogensen coffee table, Italian ash tray and African cloth from Reside. Pillows by Amy Butler, Reside and Urban Outfitters. Sofa, rug and sheep skin from Ikea. Painting found at Brimfield. Miniature paintings from estate sale in Barcelona. Dog from Mars.