a projection or spur on a wall, generally in the form of an "S", supporting a cornice, balcony etc.; projecting piece of timber in the form of a cantilever arm; piece of furniture abutted against a wall, serving as adornment and for the presentation of other fitments (such as pieces in bronze, clocks, vases etc.); upper part of the harp holding the chords, or the controlling interface of a pipe organ; video game console, electronic gadget serving in order to play video games
“‘Puis, à mesure que la charpente métallique montait, […] les consoles et les corbeaux se chargeaient de sculptures.’”
Synonyms: console de jeux
Probably a shortened from consolateur, denoting the same architectural element, ultimately from consoler (“to console, to comfort”).