With its understated presence and dark wood, this second-hand side table complements both a raw interior and a country-style ambiance. Its surface is perfect for a lamp, an open book, or a ceramic vase, while its low height makes it ideal at the end of a sofa or next to an armchair. The brutalism reading is reflected in its bold lines, while the material adds a warmer note that easily pairs with linen, leather, or light shades. It can also hold a cup and a few everyday items in a bedroom, serving as an accent for a bed. Like any vintage furniture, it carries the memory of its past: a few traces of time. Length: 65 cm Width: 44 cm Height: 40 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] 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 the rigidity of large buffets to be broken, creating conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its lightweight and compact structure was designed to be moved as needed: to set down a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.