With its combination of smoked glass and chrome, this contemporary side table brings a touch of refined lightness to the living room or next to an armchair. Its top surface holds a lamp, a book, or a cup, while the chrome mesh lower shelf offers additional storage for magazines or a few everyday items. The contrast between the dark glass and the silvery reflections of the metal creates a understated presence, easy to pair with both a modern interior and a more vintage setting. As a second-hand piece, it retains that distinctive character we love in a thrifted find. A pre-owned item, it bears the marks of its past: a few signs of wear.
Length: 52 cm
Width: 38 cm
Height: 41 cm
A brief history of the side table
Born in the 17th century under the name of "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 allowing the rigidity of large buffets to be broken, creating conversation hubs 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.
