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What is the small table next to a bed?
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The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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John Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut nightstands produced by John Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.125"H x 25.0"W x 16.125"D
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$7,800 / set
Willy Rizzo Italian Side or Coffee Table in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century side table, coffee table or nightstand crafted in a stunning and vibrant tortoiseshell-effect lucite. The design of this stylish and unique piece is attribute...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wood
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration
The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Birch
Early 20th Century French Walnut Nightstands or Side Tables with two drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design
Early 20th century pair of French walnut nightstands or side tables.
Each featuring a rectangular top with gallery over a shaped frieze with two drawers with two origi...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Observer Nightstand Warm Brown Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration
The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Birch
Vintage Danish Modern Oak Nightstands in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, S
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A pair of Oak bedside table / nightstand manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s/70s and often attributed to the renowned Danish designer Henning/Henry Kjærnulf. Kjærnulf is globall...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass