With its discreet presence and dark wood, this vintage dark wood side table adds a subtle rustic touch. Its small drawer provides useful storage to keep keys, mail, or everyday accessories within reach, while maintaining a clear surface for a lamp or a book. Its proportions allow it to fit next to a sofa, at the end of an armchair, or in a narrow entrance without cluttering the space. It naturally complements linen, patinated ceramics, or a rattan chair. Placed at the end of a bed, it holds a glass of water, a pair of glasses, and a bouquet of dried flowers. Width: 53 cm Depth: 28 cm Height: 46 cm Drawer height: 3 cm A brief history of the side table Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table owes its origins to Moorish slaves [called guéridons] represented on the carved legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by allowing the breaking of 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.