What is a bedside table called?

A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.

How tall should bedside tables be?

There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.

What can you replace a bedside table with?

You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do you put on a bedside table?

The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.

Are drafting tables adjustable for height?

Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.

What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?

The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand 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 . Albert Hadley –trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?

Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

Adjustable Bedside Tables

Recent Sales

1960s Henredon Walnut Front Lacquered Bedside Tables

Sold

H 28.25 in W 32 in D 16.5 in

1960s Henredon Walnut Front Lacquered Bedside Tables

By Henredon

Located in Miami, FL

..SOLD...Wonderful scale 1960s Henredon nightstands in white chocolate lacquer and warm figured walnut doors opening to an adjustable shelf. Bedside tables or bedside cabinets, these...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Pair of matching cabinets by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Sold

H 30.25 in W 34 in D 21.5 in

Pair of matching cabinets by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of matching two door cabinets that both open up to a single adjustable shelf. Perfect for bedside tables. Designed by T.H.

Category

Vintage 1950s Night Stands

Vintage Pair of Walnut Glenn of California Nightstands

Sold

H 22.75 in W 24 in D 18 in

Vintage Pair of Walnut Glenn of California Nightstands

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in San Jose, CA

Includes one drawer and an adjustable shelf on each bedside table. Offered by Mid Century Maddist

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Pair of Walnut Glenn of California Nightstands

Sold

H 22.75 in W 24 in D 18 in

Vintage Pair of Walnut Glenn of California Nightstands

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in San Jose, CA

Includes one drawer and adjustable shelf on each bedside table. Matching tall dresser chest available in separate listing.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut, Laminate

Large Adjustable Bedside Table

Sold

H 28 in W 51 in D 22.5 in

Large Adjustable Bedside Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Cherry adjustable bedside table on castors two small drop leaves wood carved screw raises table from 28" up to maximum height of 36 1/2" old patinated surface longest example I'v...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of White Lacquered Bedside Tables

Sold

H 28 in W 24 in D 16 in

Pair of White Lacquered Bedside Tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bedside tables with adjustable shelving.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Pair of Mid-Century Carved Nightstands

Sold

H 25 in W 26 in D 18 in

Pair of Mid-Century Carved Nightstands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set features an eye-catching two tones walnut color with lacquered finish, two doors each of which comes with a sculpture design, and the interior has a single adjustable shelf....

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Adjustable Bedside Tables", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Adjustable Bedside Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of adjustable bedside tables available for sale. Each of these unique adjustable bedside tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. There are 24 antique and vintage adjustable bedside tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Adjustable bedside tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adjustable bedside tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made adjustable bedside tables over the years, but those made by Material Lust, Glenn of California and John Kapel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

Questions About Adjustable Bedside Tables

What is a bedside table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.
How tall should bedside tables be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
What can you replace a bedside table with?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What do you put on a bedside table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.
Are drafting tables adjustable for height?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand 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.

Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

47 Inspiring Swimming Pools by Top Designers

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

28 Kids’ Rooms That Are Too Cool for School

It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.

Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure

Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.

Patchwork Quilts Are the Latest Nostalgic Design Trend

New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.