This vintage wooden pedestal table charms with its burgundy marble top, which pairs with the wood to create a refined presence with a country-house feel. Its height makes it perfect for holding a lamp, a vase, or a few books in a living room, while its lower shelf and storage space provide additional surface area for everyday items. Its size also allows it to fit against a wall in an entryway or beside an armchair, where it serves as a stand for a plant or a catch-all tray. On the marble, a candle and a bouquet of dried flowers create an elegant scene. A secondhand item, it bears the marks of its past: a few signs of wear.
Length: 30 cm
Width: 30 cm
Height: 82 cm
Height of the niche: 42 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 up the rigidity of large sideboards to create conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved as needed: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
