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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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Shop for Wood Night Stands on 1stDibs
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁
This pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands embodies a clean, architectural simplicity that feels both timeless and functional. Crafted in walnut, each piece features two smoothly integrated drawers, offering practical storage while maintaining a minimal, uncluttered façade. Subtle details—like the exposed dovetail joinery and softly tapered legs—speak to the craftsmanship behind their construction without overwhelming the design. The proportions are thoughtfully balanced, giving them a light, elevated presence that works beautifully in both modern and classic interiors. Expertly refinished, the wood has been restored to a rich, even tone, highlighting the natural grain and ensuring a clean, cohesive presentation throughout.
Fun Historical Fact
Nightstands as we know them today became widely popular during the mid-20th century, as homes shifted toward more casual, functional living spaces. Designers began simplifying forms, moving away from ornate bedroom furniture...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Gio Ponti Pair of Side Tables or Nightstands in Walnut Burl, Italy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco side tables or nightstands entirely made in walnut. These incredibly elegant and unique tables were produced in Italy during the 1930s–1940s and are attribut...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Category
2010s Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
Modern Two-Drawer Burnt Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Category
2010s Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands or Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1970
By Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of mid-century rectangular nightstands or side tables crafted in bamboo, wicker, and hand-woven rattan. These elegant organic pieces were produced in Italy during the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Walnut Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
