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mesa camilla con brasero
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Is this simply a round table? A card table?
The text is by a Spanish woman:
Mi abuela materna, María, murió siendo yo bastante joven. Apenas si la recuerdo dando de comer migas de pan a los gorriones desde su balcón, o sentada en una mesa camilla con brasero en el salón.
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The text is by a Spanish woman:
Mi abuela materna, María, murió siendo yo bastante joven. Apenas si la recuerdo dando de comer migas de pan a los gorriones desde su balcón, o sentada en una mesa camilla con brasero en el salón.
Thanks
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Apr 7, 2024 19:30: AllegroTrans changed "Field" from "Art/Literary" to "Other"
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Helena Chavarria
Spain
Spain
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Spain
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Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
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brazier table
Also, 'warming table'
Warming tables have been present throughout history; notably, braziers are even mentioned in the Bible.
In Spain, the basin in the middle of the table is known as a ‘brasero’, meaning heater. The brasero was commonly used in Spain to heat houses until the end of the 20th century, at which point it was replaced with the conventional electric heater and modern-day firepits.
However, due to rising heating prices, the brasero is making a modern day comeback in Spain, proving that history can be relied upon to bring warmth to any home.
In the 1920s, there was a widespread habit of placing a brazier beneath a cloth which covered the entire table. As a result, the legs and feet would be kept warm on cold nights.
Flower trimmings were often added to the coal to produce a pleasant aroma.
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/news/castle-object-month-warmi...
My husband's parents had one in their living room.
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Spanish typical round wooden table to place brazier.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/tables/spanish-typi...
A fine antique Spanish Baroque carved walnut & brass warming or brazier table, circa 1880. The table having a central removable brass twin handle pan, the table is finely carved with mythical griffins and floral foliate design, the table top having iron leaf shaped mounts. The table having an incised carved base and is raised on turned ball shaped legs with stylized claw feet.
https://bloomsburypdx.com/products/antique-17th-century-styl...
Warming tables have been present throughout history; notably, braziers are even mentioned in the Bible.
In Spain, the basin in the middle of the table is known as a ‘brasero’, meaning heater. The brasero was commonly used in Spain to heat houses until the end of the 20th century, at which point it was replaced with the conventional electric heater and modern-day firepits.
However, due to rising heating prices, the brasero is making a modern day comeback in Spain, proving that history can be relied upon to bring warmth to any home.
In the 1920s, there was a widespread habit of placing a brazier beneath a cloth which covered the entire table. As a result, the legs and feet would be kept warm on cold nights.
Flower trimmings were often added to the coal to produce a pleasant aroma.
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/news/castle-object-month-warmi...
My husband's parents had one in their living room.
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Note added at 28 mins (2024-04-07 16:27:58 GMT)
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Spanish typical round wooden table to place brazier.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/tables/spanish-typi...
A fine antique Spanish Baroque carved walnut & brass warming or brazier table, circa 1880. The table having a central removable brass twin handle pan, the table is finely carved with mythical griffins and floral foliate design, the table top having iron leaf shaped mounts. The table having an incised carved base and is raised on turned ball shaped legs with stylized claw feet.
https://bloomsburypdx.com/products/antique-17th-century-styl...
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neilmac
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Hi, Neil! That's why I never translate restaurant menus; I can never find a way to keep the names of the dishes short and sweet!
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Yvonne Gallagher
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Thank you, Yvonne. I hope life's treating you well :-)
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Sakshi Garg
India
India
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India
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Native in: English (Variants: Irish, Indian, Jamaican, US, Australian, French, Wales / Welsh, Singaporean, British, New Zealand, Scottish, South African, US South, Canadian, UK) 
, French
round table (a specific type of furniture traditionally used in Spain, especially during colder..)
It is a specific type of furniture traditionally used in Spain, especially during colder months. A mesa camilla is a round table that often comes with a long tablecloth reaching the floor. Underneath this table, a brasero is placed; a brasero is a type of brazier or heater used to warm the area around the table. People sitting around the mesa camilla can then tuck their legs under the tablecloth, enjoying the warmth generated by the brasero.
This setup is not just a round table or a card table; it's a functional piece of furniture that combines warmth and conviviality, especially in homes without central heating.
This can be translated as...
My maternal grandmother, María, died when I was quite young. I barely remember her feeding breadcrumbs to the sparrows from her balcony, or sitting at a round table with a heater in the living room.
I would like to suggest some relevant examples to you:
Family Gatherings: A "mesa camilla con brasero" serves as a cozy spot for family members to gather around, share stories, and enjoy each other's company in a warm setting during the cold seasons.
Traditional Spanish Homes: This piece of furniture is a common sight, representing the warmth and hospitality characteristic of Spanish households.
This setup is not just a round table or a card table; it's a functional piece of furniture that combines warmth and conviviality, especially in homes without central heating.
This can be translated as...
My maternal grandmother, María, died when I was quite young. I barely remember her feeding breadcrumbs to the sparrows from her balcony, or sitting at a round table with a heater in the living room.
I would like to suggest some relevant examples to you:
Family Gatherings: A "mesa camilla con brasero" serves as a cozy spot for family members to gather around, share stories, and enjoy each other's company in a warm setting during the cold seasons.
Traditional Spanish Homes: This piece of furniture is a common sight, representing the warmth and hospitality characteristic of Spanish households.
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Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Occasional table (with warming facility)
Helena and Sakshi's ideas are on the right lines, as is Allegro's discussion entry. However, the concept of 'brazier' is a sticking point for native English speakers. Braziers are normally for outside use, a metal tub containing combustible material for melting or thawing; examples include placing the on frozen sports pitches to thaw out the surface when frozen ice threatens postponement, or for use by road workers for melting tar or pitch. An " occasional" table is one used in a household mainly for decorative purposes, with occasional practical uses, like in this context.
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Adrian MM.
Austria
Austria
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Austria
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Native in: English (Variants: Scottish, British)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 5 more.
camille, brazier side-table
Albeit nowt or nought to do with the present Queen of England, I - coincidentally with a maternal Spanish grandmother who possessed such an item of furniture in the Province of Cádiz - disbelieve that the 'camilla' word can simply be omitted, as the other answers have done so far = heretofore.
Example sentence:
In the true spirit of the Reverie collection, the Camille table provides functionality with a sleek, minimalistic design aesthetic.
Reference:
Discussion
Es un mueble (antes) común y corriente.
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Una mesa así tenían mis abuelos... genial en invierno.