With its white rattan and clear glass top, this secondhand side table adds a light, country-style touch. It plays on the contrast between the texture of the rattan and the smooth glass surface, providing a perfect spot for a lamp, a book, or a cup in the living room. Placed beside an armchair or sofa, it offers an elegant surface without cluttering the space. Its measured height also allows it to fit into a bedroom, near the bed, to keep a vase or some reading material within reach. Topped with a candle and a bouquet of dried flowers, it creates a delicate and refined corner.
Length: 50 cm
Width: 50 cm
Height: 55 cm
A brief history of the side table
Originating in the 17th century as a "guéridon," the side table owes its name to the Moorish slaves (called guéridons) depicted on the carved legs of the earliest models brought over from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large sideboards 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.
