This wooden and marble side table, sourced from a flea market, exudes a very contemporary country elegance. Its marble top, veined with gray, pink, and beige streaks, rests on a dark wooden base that gives it a sober and refined look. Tall and space-efficient, it fits seamlessly into both a living room and an entryway, gladly welcoming a lamp, a vase, or a few books. Length: 34 cm Width: 33 cm Height: 108 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 legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large buffets, creating conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved according to needs: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.