This dark wood and iron side table features an original shape that draws the eye without overwhelming the space. Vintage and contemporary, it combines the warmth of wood with the rigor of black metal in a simple and refined ensemble. Its tabletop, at a convenient height, is suitable for a lamp as well as a few books, while the space under the tabletop allows for the passage of an armchair or a stool. In a living room or an office, it naturally complements a fabric sofa or a reading chair, while also hosting a ceramic vase or a stack of magazines. Positioned next to a sofa, topped with a table lamp and a beautiful book, it creates a very neat reading corner. Length: 50 cm Width: 45 cm Height: 61 cm Height under the tabletop: 60 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] represented on the sculpted feet of the first models brought back from Italy. This portable 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 lightweight and compact structure was designed to be moved as needed: to place a candle holder, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.