This black iron plant stand charms with its sober and graphic aesthetic, highlighted by a brown and beige ceramic top. Its size makes it an easy side table to slip next to a sofa, in an entryway, or at the end of an armchair. The contrast between the iron and the ceramic adds a contemporary touch, while remaining easy to pair with interiors featuring wood, linen, or natural materials. It can hold a lamp, a vase, or a few books without cluttering the space. Placed next to a velvet armchair with a table lamp and a small bouquet, it creates a refined reading nook. A second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: some signs of wear over time.
Length: 23 cm
Width: 22.5 cm
Height: 55 cm
A brief history of the side table
Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table owes its origin to 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 sideboards to create conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved as needed: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
