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What's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?
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Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
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Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Green Mirrored Glass Nightstands with Brass Fish Handles
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of nightstands featuring a refined design clad in aqua-green mirrored glass, accented by slender brass trim.
The design stands out in particular thanks to the decorat...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
Set of 2 wooden and bronzed mirrored glass nightstands, Italia70s Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
A stunning pair of vintage Italian nightstands from the 1970s, featuring a Mid-Century Modern design that combines warm, polished wood surfaces with elegant bronze-colored mirrored g...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Aluminum
Newly Refinished - Single Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand
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...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Night Stand w/ Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood, Teak
Pair of Mid century Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands black T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Black lacquer finish on solid maple wood. Very modern designed pair ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Blonde T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Blonde finish raw maple. Very modern designed pair of nightstands wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
