With its cream hue and wicker and wood craftsmanship, this side table brings a soft and refined touch, in a country spirit. Found in a vintage shop, it charms with its tabletop and its storage space for magazines, ideal for keeping some reading materials within reach in the living room or near an armchair. Its low table height allows it to easily slide next to a sofa, while offering a light and polished presence. You can place a lamp, a book, or a bouquet of dried flowers on it to create a delicate and cozy reading nook. Height: 40 cmDiameter: 46 cmHeight of the niche: 25 cm A Brief History of the Side TableBorn in the 17th century under the name “guéridon,” the side table owes its origin 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 the court by breaking the rigidity of large buffets to create conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved around as needed: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.