This dark wood and iron side table features an original shape that catches the eye without weighing down the space. Both vintage-inspired and contemporary, it combines the warmth of wood with the precision of black metal in a sober and refined ensemble. Its tabletop at armrest height is perfect for a lamp or a few books, while the space beneath the top allows room for an armchair or stool. In a living room or office, it naturally complements a fabric sofa or a reading chair, while hosting a ceramic vase or a stack of magazines. Placed beside a sofa, topped with a table lamp and a beautiful book, it creates a very polished reading nook.
Length: 50 cm
Width: 45 cm
Height: 61 cm
Height under the tabletop: 60 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 the rigidity of large buffets to create conversation areas 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.
