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.

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.

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Magnificent Pair of Red Cartier Murano Glass Bedside Tables Made in Italy Availa

$3,838Sale Price / set|20% Off

Magnificent Pair of Red Cartier Murano Glass Bedside Tables Made in Italy Availa

Located in Guazzora, IT

Extraordinary Pair of Red Cartier Murano Glass Bedside Tables, Made in Italy These Red Cartier glass bedside tables are a true work of art for the bedroom. Their glass surface conve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Red Cartier Murano Glass Bedside Tables Made in Italy Availa

$3,838Sale Price / set|20% Off

Magnificent Pair of Red Cartier Murano Glass Bedside Tables Made in Italy Availa

Located in Guazzora, IT

Extraordinary Pair of Red Cartier Murano Glass Bedside Tables, Made in Italy These Red Cartier glass bedside tables are a true work of art for the bedroom. Their glass surface conve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Wood Bedside Tables with Grey Murano Glass, Brass Edges & Handles

$3,838Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Solid Wood Bedside Tables with Grey Murano Glass, Brass Edges & Handles

Located in Guazzora, IT

Pair of solid wood bedside tables with grey Murano glass, brass edges and handles: an example of Italian craftsmanship and mid-century modern style. Each bedside table features a sm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Green and Burgundy Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Frames

$3,655Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Italian Green and Burgundy Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Frames

Located in Guazzora, IT

A pair of green and burgundy Murano glass nightstands, handmade in Italy. Each table has a glossy, deep-green glass body with two stacked drawers and a narrow burgundy-red stripe run...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Yellow Bedside Tables in the Style of Andy Warhol Available

$3,838Sale Price / set|20% Off

Magnificent Pair of Yellow Bedside Tables in the Style of Andy Warhol Available

Located in Guazzora, IT

Magnificent pair of yellow bedside tables inspired by the iconic style of Andy Warhol. These stunning statement pieces, handcrafted in Italy, seamlessly blend modern design with tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Luxury Bedside Tables in Violet Glass, Solid Wood and Brass Edges, Made in Italy

$4,797 / set

Luxury Bedside Tables in Violet Glass, Solid Wood and Brass Edges, Made in Italy

Located in Guazzora, IT

Each bedside table is meticulously handcrafted, with hand-carved details, bevelled glass and velvet-lined interiors, to showcase the finest Mid-Century Modern style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style

$3,445Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style

Located in Guazzora, IT

This pair of red and white Murano glass "optical" nightstands with brass trim is a stunning representation of mid-century modern design inspired by the elegance of the 1950s. Each ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style

$3,445Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style

Located in Guazzora, IT

This pair of red and white Murano glass "optical" nightstands with brass trim is a stunning representation of mid-century modern design inspired by the elegance of the 1950s. Each ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th-Century Italian Wooden Bedside Tables with Glass Tops in the Paolo Buffa Style

$3,655 / set

Pair of 20th-Century Italian Wooden Bedside Tables with Glass Tops in the Paolo Buffa Style

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pair of mid-20th-century Italian bedside tables. Carved, inlaid, and veneered in walnut, mahogany, maple, and fruitwood night stands in the Paolo Buffa style.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Solid Wood Bedside Table with Green "Optical" Murano Glass Made in Italy

$3,564Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Solid Wood Bedside Table with Green "Optical" Murano Glass Made in Italy

Located in Guazzora, IT

This pair of solid wood nightstands with green and white "optical" Murano glass is a stunning example of mid-century modern design inspired by the 1950s. Handcrafted in Italy, each...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Birch and Murano Glass 2 Drawer Bedside Tables, Made in Italy Available

$3,838Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Birch and Murano Glass 2 Drawer Bedside Tables, Made in Italy Available

Located in Guazzora, IT

Enhance the beauty of your bedroom with this exquisite pair of Italian-made bedside tables. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, these stunning pieces showcase the beauty of light blue...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Pink Bedside Tables in Solid Birch Wood and Brass, 1950s Avb

$3,655Sale 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 solid birch wood, these nights...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1930's TUDOR FURNITURE ENGLAND SOLID OAK NIGHTSTAND BEDSIDE TABLE PART OF SUITE

$541Sale Price|20% Off

1930's TUDOR FURNITURE ENGLAND SOLID OAK NIGHTSTAND BEDSIDE TABLE PART OF SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Tudor Furnishings solid oak hand carved Cotswold style bedside table / nightstand which ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Country Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers

$11,888 / set

Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome bombe style curved shape.

Category

2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Demi Lune Nightstands with Marble Top, 1940, Set of 2

$2,470 / set

Carved Wood Demi Lune Nightstands with Marble Top, 1940, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Demi Lune side tables or bedside tables in carved wood with one drawer and marble top.

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Low stool / Side table made of a singleblock of cedar Riva 1920 Geppo

$1,156 / item

Low stool / Side table made of a singleblock of cedar Riva 1920 Geppo

By Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Geppo Design by: Marco Baxadonne Geppo is a sculptural piece conceived as a low stool, side table, or bedside table, carved from a single block of solid scen...

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Cedar

Pair of 20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Oval French Night Stands, 1930s

$3,484 / set

Pair of 20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Oval French Night Stands, 1930s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

High-legged night stands with finely carved zoomorphic feet. Bedside tables with a drawer and a door of reasonable capacity, and an original marble top of good size and serviceability.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Night Stands

Materials

Marble

20th-Century Lacquered Wood Nightstands with Marble Tops in the Italian Louis XVI Style

$7,196 / set

20th-Century Lacquered Wood Nightstands with Marble Tops in the Italian Louis XVI Style

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Mid-20th-century Italian bedside tables. Carved, lacquered, and chiseled half-moon wooden furniture with exceptionally high-quality relief decorations in the Bonzanigo, Louis XVI sty...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Pair of 20th Century Wood Italian Night Stands, 1950s

$3,369 / set

Pair of 20th Century Wood Italian Night Stands, 1950s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

A pair of mid-20th-century Italian bedside tables. Carved and veneered in walnut, burl, cherry, beech, and fruitwood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Glass Top Italian Night Stands, 1950s

$2,798 / set

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Glass Top Italian Night Stands, 1950s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pair of mid-20th-century Italian bedside tables. Carved and veneered in walnut, burl, and beech, these beautifully designed furniture feature attractive lines.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bed And 2 Nightstands In Louis XV Style Martin Varnish

$7,859

Bed And 2 Nightstands In Louis XV Style Martin Varnish

Located in Beaune, FR

Magnificent Louis XV style mahogany bed circa 1870/1880 and its two bedside tables. Richly carved with shells, scrolls, acanthus leaves and rockeries.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Bed with Night Stands in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

$5,597

Italian Midcentury Bed with Night Stands in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The bedside tables boast carved maple legs, complete with an internal lighting system.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Glass, Maple, Parchment Paper

Pair of Spanish Art Deco Heavily Hand Carved Bedside Tables Nightstands, 1920s

$4,400 / set

Pair of Spanish Art Deco Heavily Hand Carved Bedside Tables Nightstands, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Spanish Art Deco heavily hand carved bedside tables nightstands, 1920s with some of the finest hand carved details in doors and with three drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Metal

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Carved Bedside Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved bedside table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved bedside table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 53 options for an antique or vintage carved bedside table now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the carved bedside table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved bedside table bearing Louis XV, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made carved bedside table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Egg Designs, Paolo Buffa and Egle Mieliauskiene are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Bedside Table?

Prices for a carved bedside table start at $708 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

Questions About Carved Bedside Table

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.
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.

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