This dark wood pedestal table, a vintage find, displays the understated elegance of the country style. Its drawer offers useful storage for small everyday items, while the lower shelf and storage space keep a book, lamp, or a few accessories within reach. Its height makes it suitable for an entryway, next to an armchair, or against a wall, adding a warm and structured touch. In a living room, it easily accommodates a table lamp and a ceramic vase to create a simple, refined decorative corner. As a second-hand piece, it carries the memory of its history: a few traces of time.
Length: 35 cm
Width: 26.5 cm
Height: 74 cm
Drawer height: 6 cm
Niche height: 29 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 nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large sideboards to create conversation hubs anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved according to needs: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
