This wooden bedside table, found at an antiques shop, adds an elegant country touch next to a bed. Its niche offers open storage for a book, a pair of glasses, or a small basket, while its height keeps essentials within reach without cluttering the space. The dark wood gives it a warm presence and naturally complements linen bedding, a ceramic lamp, or a few evening objects. It also finds its place in a guest room, where it willingly accommodates a carafe and a novel. As a second-hand piece, it bears the memory of its past: a few signs of time. Length: 40 cm Width: 27 cm Height: 68 cm Niche height: 17 cm A brief history of the bedside table The term "bedside table" has referred since the Middle Ages to a small piece of furniture placed next to the bed. Initially designed as a support for a lamp or personal items, the bedside table has evolved over time to include drawers and shelves. Essential in the bedroom, it today combines functionality and design, adapting to all interior styles.