This light wooden side table with thin black metal legs makes a contemporary statement while maintaining a great visual lightness. Found in an antique shop, it combines the warmth of an assembled wooden top with the delicacy of metal, creating a second-hand piece that is easy to integrate into a living room. Its top can hold a lamp, a book, or a small tray, while its airy structure pairs well with both a sofa and an armchair. Length: 74 cm Width: 49.5 cm Height: 54 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 sculpted legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This portable piece of furniture revolutionized social life at 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 as needed: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.