Elevate your space with this elegant marquetry side table, adorned with delicate floral patterns that captivate the eye. Made from quality wood, it brings a warm and refined touch to your interior, while its brass details add a note of sophistication. Perfect for holding a book or a cup of coffee, it also proves ideal as a stand for a plant or a decorative object. Some wear marks that attest to its authenticity. Length: 40 cm Width: 52 cm Height: 67 cm Drawer height: 5 cm A little 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 legs of the first models brought from Italy. This portable 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 as needed: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.