With its gold-tone metal frame and orange top, this second-hand side table has a contemporary look that blends easily into a living room or office. Its magazine rack design gives it an extra function, while the storage space beneath the top holds magazines, newspapers, or a few books. The height of the compartment keeps essentials close at hand, while leaving the top free for a lamp, catchall tray, or cup. Its gold-tone metal pairs well with softer materials, such as a fabric sofa or textured rug. Topped with a low vase or a stack of magazines, it creates a refined reading nook. Like all second-hand furniture, it bears the marks of its past: a few signs of wear.
Length: 52 cm
Width: 27 cm
Height: 64 cm
Compartment heights: 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 earliest models brought back from Italy. This portable piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large buffets and creating conversation nooks anywhere in the room. Its lightweight, compact design was intended to be moved as needed: to hold a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.
