With its light-toned bamboo, this vintage side table adds a soft and polished country touch next to an armchair or in a bedroom. Its tall base gives it a light presence, while its top easily holds a lamp, a book, or a cup by the sofa. The woven or openwork material, depending on how you view it, highlights a natural and delicate aesthetic that pairs easily with linen, ceramic, or darker wood. It also fits perfectly in an entryway to hold a catch-all tray or some dried flowers. Placed near a fabric armchair and topped with an open book, it creates a discreet and refined reading nook.
Width: 38 cm
Depth: 29 cm
Height: 39 cm
A brief history of the side table
Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table owes its origin to the Moorish slaves (called guéridons) depicted on the carved legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This mobile piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large buffets to create conversation spots anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved according to one's needs: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
