With its light wood bamboo, this side table, found at a flea market, brings a soft and neat country touch next to an armchair or in a bedroom. Its tall legs give it a light presence, while its top easily accommodates a lamp, a book, or a cup on the edge of the sofa. The woven or cut-out material, depending on how it is perceived, emphasizes a natural and delicate look that is easy to pair with linen, ceramics, or darker wood. It can also fit in an entryway to hold a key bowl or some dried flowers. Placed next to a fabric armchair and topped with an open book, it creates a discreet and refined reading nook. Width: 38 cm Depth: 29 cm Height: 39 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] represented on the sculpted legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by allowing for the breaking of the rigidity of large buffets to create conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved as needed: to set a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.