This second-hand oval side table combines Louis XVI inspiration with an Art Deco interpretation. Its top, made of elm burl veneer in a brown shade, rests on tapered or fluted legs designed with beautiful finesse. Placed in a living room, it holds a ceramic lamp, an art book, or a catch-all, while bringing a refined touch near a sofa. In an entryway, its top offers an elegant surface for a glass bowl and a few keys, in a measured thrifted spirit. Length: 73 cm Width: 53 cm Height: 69 cm A little 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] represented on the sculpted legs of the early models brought from Italy. This nomadic piece of furniture revolutionized social life at court by breaking the rigidity of large sideboards to create conversation islands anywhere in the room. Its lightweight and compact structure was designed to be moved according to needs: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.