With its dark wood and country style, this thrifted side table brings a sober and refined touch to a living room or bedroom. Its drawer offers valuable storage for small everyday items, while its top holds a lamp, a book, or a vase. The piece's proportions allow it to slip easily against a wall, next to an armchair, or at the end of a sofa. We appreciate the discreet presence of this second-hand piece, designed to accompany everyday routines with elegance. Adorned with a few books and a cup placed on top, it naturally structures a reading corner. As a second-hand object, it keeps the memory of its past: a few traces of time.
Length: 55 cm
Width: 43.5 cm
Height: 72 cm
Drawer height: 7 cm
A brief history of the side table
Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table traces its origins 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 buffets to create conversation islands 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.
