This dark lacquered rattan side table adds a touch of chic countryside charm while maintaining a visual lightness. Its circular top and shelf can hold a book, a lamp, or a few everyday objects, while the lower space provides valuable extra storage in a living room or at the end of a sofa. The rattan, crafted in a dark wood hue, gives it a warm presence that easily pairs with linen, light wood, or natural fiber seating. Found at an antique shop, it fits elegantly in an entryway or next to an armchair and readily complements a bouquet of dried flowers placed above the shelf. Length: 46 cm Width: 46 cm Height: 47 cm Height of the niche: 32 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 sculpted feet of the early models brought back from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large buffets to create conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its lightweight and compact structure was designed to be moved according to needs: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.