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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
A Pair of Walnut Nightstands by Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Home Collection.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Walnut Nightstands by Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Home Collection. Features a modern take on classic Hollywood-inspired design, a rich walnut wood grain, open shelving, a...
Walnut
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
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, 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
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
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
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
$2,575 / item
Large Ceramic Side Table
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
$5,345 / 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 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
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
$2,574 / item
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
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
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
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
A Pair Of Huge Handcrafted English Oak 2 Drawer Night Stands, SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of generously proportioned two-drawer nightstands, handcrafted using traditional furniture making techniques and built to provide a lifetime of service. The substantial upper...
Oak
$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
Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
By Nathaniel Wojtalik, Cultivation Objects
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
$3,712 / item
Buff-Hey Barcodes Two Multicolored Glass Doors
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
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands, Bedside Tables by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of completely handcrafted walnut nightstands or end tables. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English oak or a...
Oak, Walnut
Monumental Handmade Solid Oak & Walnut Night Stands, End Tables, SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An alternative monumental version of our architectural Post-Modern oak & walnut pillar table/nightstands. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture and cabi...
Oak, Walnut
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
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
Baker Furniture Modern Maple Concave Occasional Side Tables or Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of Modern maple concave nightstands or occasional side tables on casters By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Each measures: 18.5"W x 21"D x 15.75"H. Good original ...
Maple
$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
Handcrafted Quartersawn Oak Nightstands with Modern Bold Design by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands / end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniqu...
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
Lacquered Nightstand In Custom RAL Colors, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Bedside with two drawers and top in Oakwood. The cabinet is always lacquered but the top can be either in Oakwood or lacquered in any of the attached RAL colors. Please contact us i...
Metal
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
Set Of 2 Nightstands In Dark Blue Lacquer with White Ceramic Top
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a perfect blend of contemporary and minimalist design, this nightstand offers a sleek, modern look with clean lines, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom. Choose fr...
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Honey 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
Pair of Large Handcrafted Night Stands, End Tables by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of large walnut fully handcrafted nightstands or end tables. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English quarter-...
Oak, Walnut
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of modern custom made white Lacquer Nightstands 2 Drawer with marble tops
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern Gloss white Lacquer cube Nightstands with 2 Drawers and Carrara Marble tops. Beautiful condition inside and out. These 2 Drawer Nightstands have drawers that are made ...
Carrara Marble
$2,652 / item
Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash Night Stand
Located in London, GB
A hand-crafted and turned English ash night stand bedside table inspired by English Maunsell forts. These are bespoke pieces of fine quality, handmade by our master craftsman in soli...
Ash
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of Modern mahogany oversized two-tier bedside tables or nightstands By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Each measures: 36"W x 24"D x 27.25"H. Pro...
Mahogany
$3,931Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Justfurnituress Design
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
Pair of Birch Bedside Tables, Mirror Glass & Brass, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
A statement in refined 1950s elegance, this pair of birch bedside tables blends mid-century spirit with a bold contemporary edge. Crafted from solid birch, each piece is elevated by ...
Brass
$4,334Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
Handcrafted Modern Night Stands by SUM Furniture, Solid English Quartersawn Oak
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted English quarter-sawn oak night stands. Constructed from finest English oak including all the internal dovetail jointed drawer and carcass. The upper box is det...
Oak
Arcate bedside table, in open-pore ash 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, Ash
20th Century David Cabinet Cherry 2-Drawer a Abattant Door Bedside Cabinets Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 20th Century David Cabinet Cherry 2-Drawer a Abattant Door Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands with Protective glass tops. Feature a top drawer, a large storage cabinet with a d...
Cherry
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$4,259Sale Price / set|20% Off
pink bedside tables with murano glass handles
Located in Guazzora, IT
These magnificent pink Italian bedside tables are a true testament to Italian-Venetian craftsmanship, with exquisite Murano glass spheres embellished with brass inserts and elegant s...
Brass
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
$4,119Sale Price / set|20% Off
pair of bedside tables with hand embossed brass and murano glass Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
These stunning dark green and gold Italian Murano bedside tables are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Featuring Murano glass drawers and spheres, these nightstands are adorned ...
Brass
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Dark Mahogany Nightstands, Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of Modern dark mahogany oversized two-tier bedside tables or nightstands By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Each measures: 36"W x 24"D x 27.25"H....
Mahogany
$6,479 / item
Asymmetrical Angled Bedside Table - Walnut Burl
Located in London, GB
Cubic three‑drawer bedside cabinet designed and manufactured by Banda Design Studio and made to order in the United Kingdom. Produced by specialist artisans using a high‑grade walnut...
Oak, Burl
Pair of Italian Pink Murano Glass Nightstand with Brass & Gray Velvet Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This refined pair of Italian bedside tables, first produced in 2022, showcases the elegance of pink Murano glass combined with intricate brass detailing and luxurious grey velvet uph...
Brass
$3,744Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Pink Bedside Tables in Solid Birch Wood and Brass, 1950s Avb
Located in Guazzora, IT
This magnificent pair of pink nightstands, crafted in the 1950s Italian style, represents the pinnacle of mid-century modern design. Handcrafted from...
Brass
$2,799Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mirrored Dark Red glass Bedside Tables with Brass Ornaments, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of dark red mirrored glass nightstands embodies the elegance of 1950s design with a contemporary twist. Made of solid birch, each nightstand features dark red mirrored gl...
Brass
Handcrafted English Oak Drawer Nightstand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A refined evolution of one of our signature designs, the KB1 nightstand (or end table) showcases the very best of traditional English craftsmanship. Crafted from premium English quar...
Oak
$4,306Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Modern Pink Nightstands with Murano Spheres and Brass Legs Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Pair of modern pink bedside tables, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that combines the elegance of Murano glass with the warmth of brass. Th...
Brass
DREYFUS Night Stand by AMBROZIA, Solid White Oak, Leather & Antique Brass
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, QC
The Dreyfus Nightstand is an exclusive contemporary piece, designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in Canada. Defined by bold proportions and refined material pairings,...
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Nickel
Set Of 2 Nightstands In Mint Lacquer with Green Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a perfect blend of contemporary and minimalist design, this nightstand offers a sleek, modern look with clean lines, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom. Choose fr...
Marble, Metal
$2,850 / item
Phillip Walnut Nightstand and Side Table
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped walnut feet ...
Steel
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 'Laque' Custom Lacquer and Brushed Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic custom color lacquer and brushed brass nightstands in the style of Maison Jansen. Hard lacquer finish with brushed solid brass legs. Shown here in RAL 5007 high gloss...
Brass
Modern Noo Bedside Table, Onyx Miel, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Noo Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Noo bedside table embodies the essence of Greenapple’s refined craftsmanship and org...
Onyx, Marble, Quartz, Travertine
Pair of 2-Tier Entretoise Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 2-tier 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with 2 thin travertine shelves. Also great as small nightstands. Shelves are removable for secure shipping...
Travertine, Wrought Iron