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What were nightstands called in the 1800s?
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In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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English Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The top and apron of this bedside table have gadrooned carvings. The cabriole legs have carved
Category
Antique 1880s English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassiscal Bedside Table
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Two-drawer, Neoclasssical, parquetry, bedside table with inset, marble top.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Bedside Table
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of bedside tables created with gold colored brass and resistant glass. Suitable for any type
Category
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of bedside tables, France, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of bedside tables, France, circa 1910.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
A Regency Egyptian Revival Bedside Table
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century mahogany bedside table with Egyptian caryatids
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wood
French Oak Bedside Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French oak bedside table. Very pretty. 1890.
Reference: 7716
Dimensions
18
Category
Antique 19th Century French Night Stands
Materials
Oak