This side table by designer Pierre Vandel, a vintage piece inspired by the spirit of the seventies, combines black metal, glass, and gold brass in a very graphic composition. Its shelf and double gold brass trim highlight a meticulous finish, while its four square legs provide a clean and stable base. A contemporary end table, it readily accommodates a lamp, a book, or a catch-all in the living room, while leaving the space beneath the shelf available for magazines. Its combination of black and gold pairs well with a dark fabric sofa as well as a leather armchair. Perfect for a living room, it can also hold a stack of books and a fine vase. Length: 50 cm Width: 41 cm Height: 52 cm Niche height: 33 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 early 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.