With its gold chrome and clear glass top, this second-hand side table has a very polished contemporary look. Its light frame lets light pass through, while the transparency of the glass adds an airy touch to the living room or next to an armchair. It readily holds a lamp, a few books, or a cup within easy reach, without weighing down the space. The combination of metal and glass allows it to pair just as well with a fabric sofa as with more formal seating. In an entryway or reading nook, it can hold a delicate vase and a ceramic catchall for an elegant, understated display.
Length: 46 cm
Width: 30 cm
Height: 38 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 earliest models brought back from Italy. This mobile piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by allowing people to break away from the rigidity of large buffets and create conversation hubs anywhere in the room. Its light, compact frame was designed to be moved as needed: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
