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 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 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 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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Antique quality Victorian mahogany fluted cylinder bedside table cupboard cabine

$1,861Sale Price|30% Off

H 30.32 in Dm 17.33 in

Antique quality Victorian mahogany fluted cylinder bedside table cupboard cabine

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Victorian mahogany fluted cylinder bedside cupboard table cabinet of fine

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Antique 19th Century Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Pot Cupboard Bedside Commode Table

$1,585

H 30 in Dm 16 in

19th Century English Mahogany Pot Cupboard Bedside Commode Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fluted mahogany bedside table commode with inset marble top and one shelf. Excellent original

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Marble

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Ary Bedside Table

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H 13.8 in W 23.2 in D 12.6 in

Ary Bedside Table

Located in PARIS, FR

A calmy and cosy bedside table in fluted oak This Ary bedside table reminds the Art Deco

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Ary Bedside Table

Unavailable

H 13.8 in W 23.2 in D 12.6 in

Ary Bedside Table

Located in PARIS, FR

A calmy and cosy bedside table in fluted oak This Ary bedside table reminds the Art Deco influence

Category

2010s French Other Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Custom Fluted Cream Bedside Nightstand Table

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H 30 in W 28 in D 20 in

Custom Fluted Cream Bedside Nightstand Table

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom fluted cream bedside nightstand table. Handcrafted and custom made to order here at Carrocel

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H 28.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Mahogany and Flame Birch Bedside or End Tables in Country Sheraton Style

Located in Essex, MA

PAIR of New England Country Sheraton Style End Table or Bedside Tables --Tapered Fluted Legs of

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Mahogany, Birch, Ebony

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers - Antique Single Pine Cabinet

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H 33.5 in W 51.25 in D 25 in

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers - Antique Single Pine Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

short tapered fluted wooden feet. The bedside table, nightstand is consisting its original metal

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French Blue Painted Fluted Bedside End Tables

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H 27.25 in W 16 in D 13 in

Pair of French Blue Painted Fluted Bedside End Tables

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

. These substantial nightstands or bedside tables have been constructed from solid wood. Classic details

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Brass

Pair of French Midcentury Three-Drawer Walnut Bedside Tables with Fluted Posts

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H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 12.25 in

Pair of French Midcentury Three-Drawer Walnut Bedside Tables with Fluted Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French walnut bedside tables from the mid 20th century, with three drawers, gilded frames

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Mid-20th Century French End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of French Blue Painted Fluted Bedside Column End Tables with Drawer

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H 28.45 in Dm 18 in

Pair of French Blue Painted Fluted Bedside Column End Tables with Drawer

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This pair of side tables with a single drawer and cabinet below have been constructed from solid

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Brass

Pair Of 19th Century French Mahogany Bedside Night Tables

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H 33 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair Of 19th Century French Mahogany Bedside Night Tables

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Bedside Tables, Having Wonderfully Figured Panelled Square Tops, Over One Drawer And Cupboard Door, With

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 1890s Neoclassical Style Painted Bedside Table with Three Drawers

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H 28.25 in W 21.75 in D 14.5 in

Swedish 1890s Neoclassical Style Painted Bedside Table with Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish neoclassical style painted bedside table from the late 19th century, with three drawers

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Pair of Two-Drawer Lacquered Bedside Tables by Tommi Parzinger

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H 21.25 in W 32 in D 17.75 in

Pair of Two-Drawer Lacquered Bedside Tables by Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquered Bedside Tables with fluted molding along the sides and front, and etched brass

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Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

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Brass

Whitewashed Fluted Bedside Tables

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H 25.5 in W 22.25 in D 16 in

Whitewashed Fluted Bedside Tables

Located in Bronx, NY

Outstanding Pair of Bleached Walnut Whitewashed Fluted Bedside End Tables, serpentine leg with

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20th Century American End Tables

Pair of Fluted Column Bedside End Tables

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H 21.75 in Dm 19.5 in

Pair of Fluted Column Bedside End Tables

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Regency Fluted Column Bedside End Tables, please visit sjulian.1stdibs.com to see our

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20th Century American End Tables

Pair of Fluted Modern Bedside / End Tables

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Pair of Fluted Modern Bedside / End Tables

Located in Bronx, NY

An Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands with Fluted Doors, Please Visit sjuliannyc.com

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20th Century American Night Stands

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Fluted Bedside / End Tables in the Manner of Baker

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H 27.25 in W 21.25 in D 18 in

Fluted Bedside / End Tables in the Manner of Baker

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Fluted Bedside, End Tables in the Manner of Baker, will refinish these Night Stands to

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20th Century American Night Stands

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Walnut

Gustavian Bedside Table

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H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in

Gustavian Bedside Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark Blue Gustavian Bedside Table with fluted doors and drawer and legs.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Night Stands

DIA X-Base Pair of Brass End or Bedside Tables with Fluted Waterfall Top

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H 22 in W 28 in D 22 in

DIA X-Base Pair of Brass End or Bedside Tables with Fluted Waterfall Top

By Design Institute America

Located in Houston, TX

Magnificent end or bedside tables by DIA in brass with a waterfall frame that supports the glass

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

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$2,439 / item

H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

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$3,518

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Fluted Bedside Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fluted bedside table available at 1stDibs. A fluted bedside table — often made from wood, metal and marble — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a fluted bedside table, we have 153 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fluted bedside table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A fluted bedside table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, neoclassical and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fluted bedside table over the years, but those crafted by SP01, Tim Rundle and Lane Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fluted Bedside Table?

A fluted bedside table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,005, while the lowest priced sells for $274 and the highest can go for as much as $21,000.

Questions About Fluted 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 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 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 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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