This second-hand side table and magazine rack combines gold-tone metal with a black tabletop in a contemporary, sober, and elegant interpretation. Its lightweight structure easily holds a book, a lamp, or a few journals, while its compartment keeps newspapers and magazines within reach, whether in the living room or an entryway. The contrast between the gold finish and the dark surface gives it a refined look, easy to pair with a fabric sofa, a reading chair, or a wall mirror. Tucked next to an armchair, it accommodates a cup and a bouquet of fresh flowers. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: some traces of time.
Length: 52 cm
Width: 27 cm
Height: 64 cm
Compartment height: 45 cm and 27 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 sideboards to create conversation nooks anywhere in the room. Its lightweight and compact structure was designed to be moved according to need: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
