I originally thought it was a Pembroke table, because of the drop leaves, but I decided that the Pembroke table style didn't have the width and depth of the chest that exists here, with Pembrokes only having one drawer and perhaps a false drawer front on the other end. I then decided it was a work table
Right, thats how light stands are described today, work table or work stand. Pembroke/breakfast tables would have room for you legs, knees underneath where most stands do not. Another thing to keep in mind, although 4 leg stands came into being because of oil lamps, they were used for other things as well plus could be "tricked out" however the lady of the house wanted it because furniture was hand built and so each piece was unique. Mama really did get it her way back in the day, furniture wise.