1900s Nightstands
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables
Cedar
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Night Stands
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Night Stands
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Country Night Stands
Mahogany, Walnut, Pine
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables
Cedar
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Night Stands
Walnut
20th Century French Modern Night Stands
Bronze
20th Century French Modern Night Stands
Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Night Stands
Walnut
20th Century French Modern Night Stands
Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Night Stands
Walnut
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Night Stands
Pine
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Night Stands
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Night Stands
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Country Night Stands
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Night Stands
Marble, Brass
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
20th Century Italian Modern Night Stands
Bronze
20th Century French Modern Night Stands
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Pedestals
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Night Stands
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Night Stands
Marble
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble
20th Century French Modern Night Stands
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Polish Art Deco Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century English Night Stands
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Night Stands
Early 20th Century Italian Night Stands
Early 20th Century American Night Stands
20th Century French Night Stands
Early 20th Century Dutch Night Stands
Marble
Early 20th Century English Georgian End Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Cherry, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Brass
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Metal
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Steel
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin
20th Century Decorative Boxes
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
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2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Cabinets
Fir
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Marble
1900s Nightstands For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right Night-stands for You
Nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often just small bedside tables, are traditionally designed with functionality in mind. 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. The antique and vintage nightstands in so many homes today are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom.
A nightstand is mainly used to store or support objects that may be needed at night, such as a phone, a book or a small carafe of water. But this table can easily be personalized. "I’ve got a huge vintage lamp, and when I’m lucky, I’ll have fresh flowers in a bud vase," Chicago interior designer Summer Thornton tells 1stDibs about styling a nightstand.
Whether you take a minimalist approach to bedside table decor or prefer a set of two nightstands topped with stacks of books and other essentials that you'd like to have at arm's length — this furniture can also change the look and feel of a bedroom, rendering any interior more comfortable and cozy.
Practicality plays a prominent role in perfecting your bedside space, but the decision to furnish your bedroom with a cherrywood mid-century modern nightstand or an antique mahogany piece can have an impact on how you start your day.
Take the first step in setting the perfect tone of your morning — find vintage Art Deco nightstands, burl-wood nightstands, oak nightstands, three-drawer nightstands and other nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.
- What are nightstands called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nightstand can also be called a bedside table or a daystand. It is a small table used for storing personal items beside the bed, and is characterized by either shelves or drawers or both. Shop a collection of nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a floating nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A floating nightstand is a type of table intended to go beside a bed to provide storage space and hold a lamp, clock and other items. It gets its name from the fact that the furnishing mounts on the wall, making it seem as if it is floating. Find a range of floating nightstands on 1stDibs.
- What is an MCM nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MCM is an acronym for “Mid-Century Modern”. So a MCM nightstand would refer to a side table crafted in the mid-century modern style. MCM style is influenced by designers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a nightstand used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Nightstands are typically used to hold or support items that are used during the night or items you want by your side in the morning or whenever you are laying in bed such as a lamp, a book or a clock.
- Why is it called a nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The origin of the word nightstand is the result of its function. Nightstands are placed near the bed to hold things and typically used at night.
- What was a sofa called in 1900?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What a sofa was called in 1900 varied. During the 18th and 19th centuries, many people called small sofas “settees” and large ones “sofas,” but by the 20th century, settee and sofa were interchangeable terms. Other terms for sofas included davenport, divan, lounge and couch. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A nightstand should be at least level with the top of the mattress or between 2-6 inches higher than the top of the mattress, though there is no standard nightstand height. There are many nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In England, a nightstand is called a bedside table. Other names for nightstands include night table, bedroom table, bed stand and bedstand. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The right size lamp for your nightstand should probably be between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for this particular purpose depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand. Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a nightstand and a night table is mainly the type of storage you can expect each type of bedroom furniture to provide. Nightstands are usually small pieces that have closed storage, such as drawers and cabinets. Night tables are slightly larger and are more likely to have no additional storage or open shelving below their tops. Some people do use the terms nightstand and night table interchangeably. Shop a range of nightstands and night tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In 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 15, 2023In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.
Find end tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What type of nightstand goes with an upholstered bed is a matter of personal preference. One approach is to choose a nightstand of the same style as the bed. You can consider Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Louis XV, Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, Empire and many other styles. Find a wide range of vintage and antique nightstands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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