A guéridon is a small, circular or oval table, often supported by a central column or pedestal and three or four legs. The term "guéridon" is derived from the French word for "waiter" or "servant," reflecting its historical association with serving food or beverages. In the historical context, guéridons were commonly used in aristocratic and affluent households during the 18th and 19th centuries, and were often placed near chairs or sofas and served as a place to rest beverages, books, or decorative objects.

Guéridons can be found in various styles and materials, including wood, metal, and marble. They are often used as side tables, occasional tables, or plant stands, adding a decorative touch to a room while providing a functional surface for placing objects or displaying items.

They can feature elaborate ornamentation, such as carved details on the pedestal or legs, inlay work, or decorative motifs. Some guéridons may have more...

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A fine French Louis Philippe gueridon, 1830-40s, with a taupe…

Louis Philippe Gueridon with Taupe Marble Top

A fine French Louis Philippe gueridon, 1830-40s, with a taupe marble top with a fluted rim, above a plain frieze and a large faceted baluster pedestal upon three volute shaped squared legs terminating in lions' paw feet. Height 71 cm. Diameter 100 cm.

Antique French 19th century bronze & marble gueridon

Bronze & Marble French Gueridon, 19th Century

Antique French 19th century bronze & marble gueridon

A pair of black travertine circular gueridon tables, on a…

Black Travertine Gueridon Tables on Tripod Base

A pair of black travertine circular gueridon tables, on a tripod base, 58 cm high and 40 cm diameter

Gueridon wine table with swan motif circa 1900

Swan Gueridon Wine Table (1900)

Gueridon wine table with swan motif circa 1900

A pair of French Empire style cast iron and marble gueridons…

French Empire Style Cast Iron & Marble Gueridons

A pair of French Empire style cast iron and marble gueridons each with a circular marble inset top above an openwork body and a tripartite platform base, 108 cm high and 48 cm diameter

A pair of French Empire style iron marble topped gueridons with…

French Empire Style Iron Marble Gueridons with Lion Masks

A pair of French Empire style iron marble topped gueridons with a circular top above an open triform body and a platform base, with lion mask heads and ring handles, 41 cm diameter x 119 cm high

Pair of Italian walnut polychromed blackamoor gueridons, 19th…

Italian Walnut Blackamoor Gueridons, 19th Century (Pair)

Pair of Italian walnut polychromed blackamoor gueridons, 19th century, one figure holding a sword, the other a torch (2). Height 98 cm

Austrian Secessionist copper and brass gueridon the copper top…

Copper and Brass Gueridon with Oval Top

Austrian Secessionist copper and brass gueridon the copper top of oval form. Height 80 cm

A mahogany and green painted marble topped gueridon table,…

French Mahogany Marble Gueridon Table, 1820

A mahogany and green painted marble topped gueridon table, French, circa 1820, 72 cm high, 62 cm diameter

A marble topped gueridon table, French first half of the 19th…

French Marble Gueridon Table, 19th Century

A marble topped gueridon table, French first half of the 19th century, 80 cm high, 100 cm diameter

A Louis XVI-Stye mahogany gueridon, the inset onyx top above a…

Mahogany Gueridon with Onyx Top and Gilt Mounts

A Louis XVI-Stye mahogany gueridon, the inset onyx top above a gilt metal-mounted frieze raised on four turned tapering supports with crossed stretchers. Height 81 cm. Diameter 46 cm.

An Empire-Stye giltwood gueridon, in the Egyptian manner, the…

Egyptian-inspired Giltwood Gueridon Table

An Empire-Stye giltwood gueridon, in the Egyptian manner, the inset travertine top above a fluted frieze raised on four cowled maiden caryatids with scrolling bases, on a cruciform platform base with paw feet. Height 81 cm. Diameter 65 cm.

A gilded and ebonised specimen marble top octagonal gueridon,…

Italian Marble Top Gueridon, Circa 1830

A gilded and ebonised specimen marble top octagonal gueridon, Italian, circa 1830, 73 cm high, 44 cm diameter

A black marble inset gilt bronze gueridon table, French, 19th…

French Gilt Bronze Gueridon Table with Black Marble Inset

A black marble inset gilt bronze gueridon table, French, 19th century, 69 cm high, 41 cm diameter

A Louis XV style parquetry gueridon, with brass mounts, the…

Louis XV Parquetry Gueridon with Brass Mounts

A Louis XV style parquetry gueridon, with brass mounts, the shaped top above serpentine fronted drawer and concentric stretcher shelves, 55 width x 41 depth x 80 cm height

A French Louis XV style gilt metal mounted rosewood gueridon,…

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Gueridon in Rosewood

A French Louis XV style gilt metal mounted rosewood gueridon, the shaped top above concave stretcher shelf, 51 width x 39 depth x 75 cm height

A Louis XVI style gilt metal gueridon, French 20th century,…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Gueridon with Fossil Marble Top

A Louis XVI style gilt metal gueridon, French 20th century, circular black fossil marble top, 69 cm high, 71 cm diameter

A Louis XVI style gilt metal gueridon, French 20th century,…

Gilt Metal Gueridon with Fossil Marble Top

A Louis XVI style gilt metal gueridon, French 20th century, circular black fossil marble top, 69 cm high, 71 cm diameter

Napoleon III ormolu mounted ebonised and marquetry gueridon,…

Napoleon III Marquetry Gueridon with Musical Trophy

Napoleon III ormolu mounted ebonised and marquetry gueridon, the inlaid top decorated with musical trophy and scrolling leaves, raised on four tapered legs joined by a shaped stretcher with centre finial (A/F), height 73 cm width 69 cm depth 41 cm.…

A near pair of transitional style marquetry gueridons, early…

Transitional Marquetry Gueridons with Chinese Figures

A near pair of transitional style marquetry gueridons, early 20th century, oval tables well decorated with Chinese figures in landscapes, above an apron and drawers with inlaid borders of pitchers and vases, raised on curvaceous legs united by…

A small Louis XVI style rosewood gueridon, circa 1930s, a…

Louis XVI Style Rosewood Gueridon with Bronze Trim

A small Louis XVI style rosewood gueridon, circa 1930s, a kidney shaped table edged with a reed and ribbon bronze trim above a small drawer with blonde stringing, similarly decorated to the apron, raised on slender curvaceous legs with stiff leaf mounts…

A transitional style tulipwood and marquetry gueridon, early…

Floral Inlaid Tulipwood Gueridon Table

A transitional style tulipwood and marquetry gueridon, early 20th century, the oval table with a pierced brass gallery and floral inlay to quarter veneer panels, a frieze drawer and raised on hipped and tapering curvaceous legs united by an undertier,…

A 19th century French marquetry gueridon table with flower…

19th Century French Marquetry Gueridon Table with Porcelain Inset

A 19th century French marquetry gueridon table with flower display cavity, of serpentine kidney shape, the top with lid inset with porcelain plaque, raised on four legs embellished with ormolu mounts, 53 x 38 x 85 cm

A small French marble topped mahogany gueridon, 19th century,…

French Mahogany Gueridon with Marble Top

A small French marble topped mahogany gueridon, 19th century, of delicate proportions, the triangular table with a pierced gallery, pierced, trims to the skirt and raised on slender turned supports to a shaped, undertier above slightly splayed tapering…

A Louis XVI ormolu and Scagliola gueridon, the design…

Louis XVI Scagliola Gueridon by Daguerre

A Louis XVI ormolu and Scagliola gueridon, the design attributed to Dominique Daguerre, the green scagliola top in flowerhead and lappet cast frame, on three slender reeded and scrolled supports with pendant rings and paw feet with castors, having a…

Neoclassical style marble and cast iron gueridon, with circular…

Neoclassical Marble Gueridon with Rams-Head Legs

Neoclassical style marble and cast iron gueridon, with circular green marble top, on three legs capped by rams-heads and terminating in hoof feet, height 78 cm diameter 65 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A transitional style parquetry gueridon in mixed timbers, circa…

Mixed Timber Gueridon with Ormolu Ram's Head Motifs

A transitional style parquetry gueridon in mixed timbers, circa 1930, the oval table with a trophy decoration to the surface, straight fluted supports to an undertier and raised on cabriole legs, with ormolu ram's head motifs and hoof sabots, height 84 cm…

A Louis XVI style tulipwood gueridon, circa 1930s, the elegant…

Louis XVI-style Gueridon with Parquetry Surface

A Louis XVI style tulipwood gueridon, circa 1930s, the elegant occasional table with a parquetry surface, small frieze drawer and undertier, gilt bronze mounts and sabots, height 75 cm, diameter 36 cm

A pair of Biedermeier style gallery edge gueridon tables, with…

Biedermeier-style Marble Top Gueridon Tables

A pair of Biedermeier style gallery edge gueridon tables, with white marble tops and demi lune bases, 70 cm high, 40 cm diameter

A French Empire mahogany marble top gueridon table, 74 cm high,…

French Empire Mahogany Gueridon Table with Marble Top

A French Empire mahogany marble top gueridon table, 74 cm high, 78 cm diameter

Etruscan style gueridon table, with a circular gallery top on…

Etruscan Gueridon Table

Etruscan style gueridon table, with a circular gallery top on three cylindrical supports united by x-stretcher, height 69 cm

A transitional style tulipwood gueridon, circa 1900, the oval…

A transitional style tulipwood gueridon, circa 1900, the oval table with marquetry top, a frieze drawer decorated with contrasting timber veneer, and raised on hipped and tapering curvaceous legs united by a conforming undertier, with cast bronze mounts…