With its light-colored bamboo and low profile, this second-hand side table brings a measured country touch to the living room or bedroom. Its lightweight structure makes it an elegant stand for a lamp, a book, or a cup, while remaining easy to slide to the foot of a sofa or near an armchair. The bamboo, crafted with sobriety, offers a warm presence and naturally harmonizes with linen, rattan, or patinated wood furniture. In an entryway or at the end of a sofa, it readily welcomes a narrow vase, a few magazines, or a ceramic trinket bowl. On its top, a bouquet of dried flowers and a stack of beautiful books compose a delicately curated scene.
Width: 32 cm
Depth: 32 cm
Height: 30 cm
A brief history of the side table
Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table owes its origin to Moorish slaves (called guéridons) depicted on the carved legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large buffets to create islands of conversation anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved according to need: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
