With its golden chrome and transparent glass top, this second-hand side table has a very polished contemporary look. Its lightweight structure allows light to circulate, while the transparency of the glass adds an airy touch to the living room or next to an armchair. It willingly accommodates a lamp, a few books, or a cup placed within easy reach, without weighing down the space. The combination of metal and glass allows it to blend well with both fabric sofas and more formal seating. In an entryway or reading nook, it can hold a fine vase and a ceramic catchall for an elegant and measured scene. Length: 46 cm Width: 30 cm Height: 38 cm A Brief History of the Side Table Born in the 17th century under the name "guéridon," the side table owes its origins to the Moorish slaves [called guéridons] depicted on the sculpted legs of the first models brought back from Italy. This nomadic 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 candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.