The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
$6,066 / set
Pair of Observer Nightstand Natural Birch
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
LUNOR Nightstand in Cherry Oak with Marble Top Options - 2 Drawer Bedside Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
The LUNOR 2-Drawer Nightstand combines soft sculptural geometry with refined contemporary detailing. Defined by its rounded cylindrical silhouette and clean architectural proportions...
Travertine, Carrara Marble, Rosso Antico Marble
Modern Designer Blue Glass Chest of Drawers Commode Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Designer Blue Glass Chest of Drawers Commode Nightstand.
Glass
$4,749 / item
Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A variation, in larger proportions, of our K series handcrafted nightstands or end tables. Our drawer nightstands - or end tables are handcrafted from premium English quarter-sawn o...
Oak, Black Walnut
Terracotta Murano Glass and Brass Nightstands, Italian Two-Drawer Pair
Located in Guazzora, IT
Warm terracotta Murano glass gives this pair of two-drawer Italian nightstands an earthy, contemporary look. The soft, clay-colored finish covers the glass exterior, while finely pol...
Brass
Pair of Contemporary Two-Drawer Nightstands In Custom RAL & Marble Finishes
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of contemporary nightstands combines rich Bordeaux lacquer with luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, creating a refined balance between sculptural simplicity and timeles...
Marble
Arcana Mother-of-Pearl Sunburst & Brushed Brass Bedside Table by House of Jaipur
By Hitesh
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of natural mother-of-pearl and brushed brass, the Arcana Bedside Table brings luminous artisanal craftsmanship into a functional architectural form. Designed wit...
Brass
Handcrafted 2 Drawer English Oak Night Stand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted floating or floor-standing night stands meticulously made from solid premium English quarter-sawn oak and detailed with contrasting American black walnut accents. The des...
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Naomi XL Nightstands – Contemporary Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Naomi Nightstands combine soft, sculptural lines with the natural beauty of wood, creating a refined and contemporary presence for the bedroom. Designed and handcrafted in Portu...
Oak
HUPA Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Mirror & Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
The HUPA Makeup Vanity Table brings together sculptural form, soft upholstery, and functional elegance in a compact statement piece designed for co...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Set of Two Bedside Tables Crafted from Limed Oak with Selenite Inlay
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from beautiful limed oak, this striking set of two bedside tables features a unique geometric design elevated by solid cylindrical bases. Each nightstand offers two spacious ...
Stone
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...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
ALO Modern Two-Drawer 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 ...
Wood, Lacquer
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Big Black Nightstand, Oak and Poplar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Black Suelo® Nightstand is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid oak and finished with a beautiful matte co...
Oak, Poplar
Pair of bedside tables or small furnitures by Vilanova – 1970
Located in Girona, Girona
A pair of bedside tables or small pieces of furniture in solid pine, one of which has its original brown lacquered drawers. Original patina. Model “Ter” by Jordi Vilanova Spain, Ba...
Pine, Lacquer
Pair of Naomi XL Nightstands – Contemporary Oak Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Naomi Nightstands combine soft, sculptural lines with the natural beauty of wood, creating a refined and contemporary presence for the bedroom. Designed and handcrafted in Portu...
Oak
Casa Ceramic Side Table - handmade - artisanal - Sculptural - custom glaze
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Ceramic, Clay
Sage Green Murano Glass Nightstands with Brass Bases, Italian Pair
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian made-to-order nightstands in sage-green Murano glass, presented as a matching pair for a contemporary bedroom. Each cabinet has two drawers with wooden interiors and velvet l...
Brass
Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Brass, Steel
handmade Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape dark blue navy glaze
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic, Clay
Modern Milano 2 Drawer Mystic Nightstand by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milano 2 Drawer Mystic Nightstand Size: 36’’W x 18’’D x 28’’H Wood Finish: White Lacquer Glass: Mystic Venetian Ball Pt 3 Pulls: 6” Metal Finish: Brass Custom sizes and finishes a...
Art Glass, Lacquer
artistic handmade Ceramic Side Table pink with blue (medium)
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
Ceramic, Clay
Bertu Nightstand, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Santa Fe Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in white o...
Oak
Jameson Nightstand by Lynnea Jean, Solid Oak, Handcrafted
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom nightstand with drawer is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its striking waterfall design, unique walnut inlay detail, and c...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
Brass
$6,005 / set
Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted floating nightstands, meticulously made from solid premium European oak and detailed with contrasting American black walnut accents. The design celebrates tradi...
Oak, Walnut
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Pair of storage nightstands by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of storage nightstands by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, from the 1970s. An extraordinary pair of pieces of furniture that embody the couple’s distinctive architectural ap...
Wood
Pair of Naomi Nightstands – Contemporary Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Naomi Nightstands combine soft, sculptural lines with the natural beauty of wood, creating a refined and contemporary presence for the bedroom. Designed and handcrafted in Portu...
Oak, Walnut
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Observer Nightstand Warm Brown Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Handcrafted Solid English Oak Night Stand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
The Model OWM1 - refined handcrafted nightstand (or end table) with integrated storage drawers, meticulously constructed from the very finest solid English quarter-sawn oak. Architec...
Oak
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands, Bedside Tables by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our K series drawer nightstands are handcrafted from premium American black walnut. The upper cabinet is defined by beautifully exposed hand-cut dovetail joints, an enduring hallmark...
Oak, Walnut
Universal Nina Magon Iris Nightstands in Ebony, a Pair
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Iris nightstands made by Universal for their Nina Magon Collection. Open shelf cabinets with upper and lower soft-close drawers, are reeded in an ebony finish, and topped w...
Metal
Handcrafted English Oak Tiered Nightstand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands/end tables. Designed and totally handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniques with the most beautiful ...
Oak
Bronze Cabinet Modern Floating Metal Side Table Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a darkened bronze finish. This exceptional piece is designed with meticulous attention to det...
Metal
$1,750 / item
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Contemporary Oak Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Minimalist Solid Oak Bedside Tables Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship through clean lines, balanced proportions, and the natural beauty of oak. This ...
Oak
$2,750 / item
Solid Ebonized Oak Jameson Nightstand by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood nightstand is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its striking waterfall design, unique split leg detail, and convenient and accessible storage drawer, the minimalist Jameson bedside table is distinguished with integrated hardware and a soft-closing drawer mechanism. This contemporary design looks beautiful in a modern rustic space or contemporary design with clean lines. This peice can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash and Ebonized. Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
Oak
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Nightstand by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom nightstand with drawer is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its striking waterfall design, unique walnut inlay detail, and convenient and accessible storage drawer, the minimalist Jameson bedside table is distinguished with integrated hardware and a soft-closing drawer mechanism. This modern nightstand design looks beautiful in a rustic space or contemporary design with clean lines. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash, and Matte Black. Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
Oak, Walnut, Hardwood
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Walnut Bedside Tables with Sculptural Marquetry
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship — layers of walnut shaped by time, gesture, and care. This pair of Kasumi Nightstands is handcrafted in walnut veneer and defined by a sculptural...
Walnut
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Oak Bedside Tables with Sculptural Marquetry
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship — layers of oak shaped by time, gesture, and care. This pair of Kasumi Nightstands is handcrafted in oak veneer and defined by a sculptural prese...
Oak
$1,850 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Modern Oak Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo® Modern Oak Nightstand This Suelo® Nightstand in Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid oak and fini...
Wood, Oak
LUNOR Nightstand in White with Marble Top Options - 2 Drawer Bedside Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
The LUNOR 2-Drawer Nightstand combines soft sculptural geometry with refined contemporary detailing. Defined by its rounded cylindrical silhouette and clean architectural proportions...
Travertine, Carrara Marble, Rosso Antico Marble
white cream handmade Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic, Clay
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak The Milo Baughman White Oak Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly cr...
Wood, Oak
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Smoked Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Wood, Oak
Modern Nightstand by Orfeo Quagliata, Fused Glass & Wood, Mexico, 2021
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Nightstand designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The barcode´s retro design mixe...
Glass, Wood
Translucent Hand-Dyed Acrylic Tone Nightstand by Sohyun Yun, Customizable Colors
By Sohyun Yun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tone table's palette was inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially those used in the traditional formal dress called "Hanbok." Here, those traditional colors are ma...
Acrylic
1 of 2 Nancy Corzine Lacquered Marble Top Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
1 of 2 Nancy Corzine Lacquered Marble Top Nightstand.
Marble
20" Diameter Round Bedside Table in Amara Ebony Veneer Wood & Brass Footer
Located in New York, NY
This bed side table is filled with quiet details, combining sumptuous leaf finishes and a minimalistic footer. The left one has two drawers, while the right one has two doors with a ...
Metal
Large Handcrafted Nightstand by SUM Furniture, Oak & Walnut Design
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial handcrafted solid English oak nightstand (or end table), designed with contrasting American black walnut accents and striking exposed through-joint detailing....
Oak, Walnut
Set of Two Bedside Tables in Espresso Oak with Selenite Inlays
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from beautiful espresso oak, this striking set of two bedside tables features a unique geometric design elevated by solid cylindrical bases. Each nightstand offers two spacio...
Stone
Architectural Leather-Wrapped Curved Nightstand in Olive & Smoked Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Defined by clean curves and a tailored mix of materials, this modern bedside table brings architectural sophistication to upscale interiors. Wrapped in a structured, olive green leat...
Leather, Wood
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Wood, Oak
Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
By Cultivation Objects, Nathaniel Wojtalik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of déc...
Oak
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Pair of Monumental Lacquered Bedside Tables from Ashley Hicks Interior, NY
Located in Hamburg, PA
This striking pair of monumental lacquered bedside tables (or nightstands) is attributed to Ashley Hicks, an interior designer from New York. Custom or bespoke in high-gloss white la...
Wood, Lacquer
Mae Solid Wood Modern Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / blackened finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / ...
Brass
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood ...
Brass