This side table in dark wood with black wooden legs brings a sober country touch, with the look of a vintage find that slips perfectly into a living room or bedroom. Its wooden top readily accommodates a lamp, a few books, or a bouquet, while its folding mechanism allows it to be moved and stored with ease as needed. The black legs accentuate the material and give the piece a measured presence, easy to pair with wooden seating, antique linens, or more contemporary decor. Slipped next to an armchair, it holds a tea set and a stack of magazines. Like any second-hand piece, it holds the memory of its past: a few traces of time.
Length: 115 cm
Width: 84 cm
Height: 74 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 buffets to create conversation islands 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.
