With its duo of smoked glass and black iron, this side table sourced at an antique dealer showcases a contemporary design with a light touch. Its glass top allows the silhouette to breathe, while the iron structure gives it a graphic look that easily fits into a living room, bedroom, or reading nook. Its balanced format makes it a pleasant accent piece next to a sofa, perfect for holding a lamp, a few books, or a cup of coffee. It pairs wonderfully with a fabric armchair, a plain rug, and objects with matte finishes. Placed next to a low sofa, it will highlight a bedside lamp and a vase with simple lines. Length: 57 cm Width: 87 cm Height: 77 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] represented on the sculpted legs of the early models brought back from Italy. This nomadic 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 according to needs: to place a candlestick, a cup of tea, or a bedside book.