This dark wood side table, vintage and second-hand, brings a measured touch of countryside charm. Its height clears the floor and makes it an elegant support for a lamp, a vase, or a ceramic pot in a living room or an entryway. The wood offers a warm texture, enhanced by a lower shelf that provides discreet additional storage for a book or a few small items. It pairs well with a light wall, a linen armchair, or a bouquet of dried flowers. Positioned in an entryway with a table lamp and a catch-all tray, it creates a simple and refined scene. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: a few signs of wear. Length: 27 cm, Width: 26.5 cm, Height: 110 cm A brief history of the side table Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table owes its origin to the Moorish slaves [called guéridons] depicted 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 rigidity of large buffets to be broken, creating conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its light and compact structure was designed to be moved as needed: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.