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Floating Nightstand
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This floating nightstand from the Cali collection is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Floating Nightstand
Floating Nightstand
H 17.5 in W 26 in D 18 in
Simple Floating Nightstand
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. This simple floating nightstand from the Cali Collection is made in the heart of Ohio with locally
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Simple Floating Nightstand
Simple Floating Nightstand
H 15 in W 28 in D 9 in
Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

American Queen Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Pictured Materials Fabric structure: Mustard velvet. Fabric headboard: Lined grey performance fabric. St...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American Queen Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
American Queen Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
H 36.62 in W 110.63 in D 86.62 in
American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Fabric structure: easy clean woven fabric Fabric headboard: stain resistant velvet. Other materials and colo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
H 36.62 in W 126.78 in D 87.8 in
American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Pictured Materials Fabric structure: Mustard velvet. Fabric headboard: Lined grey performance fabric. Struct...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
H 36.62 in W 126.78 in D 87.8 in
California King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Pictured materials. Headboard and structure: Performance fabric. Structure : Fumé Eucalyptus Other materi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Pictured materials Headboard and Structure: Performance Fabric Structure: Fumé Eucalyptus Other materials an...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
H 36.62 in W 126.78 in D 87.8 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Floating Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern nightstands in teak. Warm tones and subtle wood grain patterns. Drawers function
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Postmodern Cream Lacquer Waterfall Headboard and Floating Nightstands by Rougier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern waterfall king size headboard with floating waterfall nightstands by
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Mid Century Floating Nightstands with Pepe Mendoza Pulls
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Pair of Floating Nightstands with Pepe Mendoza Pulls. Made in solid first
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Pink and Cream Lacquer Laminate Headboard With Floating Nightstand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
over the edges. A floating drawer was installed in the center and can be reinstalled in the same place
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Solid Black Walnut Bed with Floating Nightstands by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bold statement piece, this bed's skookum solid wood headboard with floating 'waterfall-grain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

21st Century Modern Floating Nightstand Set with Drawer and Pullout Shelf
By Taiye Doughty
Located in Oakhurst, NJ
Introducing the 21st Century Modern Floating Nightstands, a perfect blend of contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Stunning Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern Floating Nightstands from the, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing an exquisite set of Danish mid-century modern floating rosewood nightstands from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Queen Bedwith Floating Nightstands in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good Condition with normal signs of usage. Length : 320 cm Height : 73 cm Depth : 205 cm The bed is delivered in individual parts, i.e. the boards individually and the bedside cabi...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

1980s Henredon Burl Wood Drum Nightstand/End Table
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
commands attention. Stout Ash construction veneered in bookmatched olivewood rests on a floating ebonized
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

A beautiful set of Kai Kristiansen teak floating nightstands from the 1960´s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen. These nightstands encapsulate the essence of mid-century modern design, exuding
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Nightstands, Circa 1940s
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Nightstands or End Tables, Pair
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne style nightstands or side tables By Harden Furniture USA, late
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne End Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Floating Brass Side Table Set of 2
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite Set of 2 nightstands, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Modern Floating Brass Side Table Set of 2
Modern Floating Brass Side Table Set of 2
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Katsura 24" Elm Nightstand
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional design. The Katsura 24" Nightstand features
Category

2010s Asian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Katsura 24" Elm Nightstand
Katsura 24" Elm Nightstand
H 28 in W 24 in D 18 in
Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Pair of Luxurious Nightstands with Textured Lacquered Surface
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of nightstands, lacquered wood, brass, Europe, 1960s. These two lovely dark brown nightstands
Category

Vintage 1960s European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a clear glass top. It stems
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Rare pair of mid century Danish floating night stands by Melvin Mikkelsen, 1950s
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a stunning pieces of furniture. Pair of mid century danish floating nightstands by Melvin
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Ledge Floating Console (73") in Black by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Glass

Ledge Floating Console (61") in Black by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Bethlehem, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, White Lacquer, Bronze, 1940s
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
multiple use chests or nightstands have been recently refinished. The pair have solid bronze pulls on all
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Linen Wrapped Three Drawer Commodes / Chests, Nightstands, Modern, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair linen wrapped three drawer commodes / chests, nightstands, Modern, American Custom quality
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Linen, Wood

1980s-Inspired Mid-Century Modern Nightstands: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of vintage elegance with our classic Mid-Century Modern nightstands, a pair
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

"Mary Elizabeth" Walnut Bed w/ Integrated Leather Nightstands by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the Brutalist movement. Floating 'waterfall-grain' nightstands and exclusive brass pulls with leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Benatti Bed Room Set with 'Boomerang' Queen Bed and 'Aiace' Nightstands
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Benatti Pair of 'Aiace' Nightstands in Lacquered Wood Benatti, nightstands model 'Aiace', lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Wall Mounted Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set of two floating bedside tables dates from the 1950s. The design comes from Silvio
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cabinets, Chests, Nightstands, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair Henredon Modern Black Lacquer & Burl Cylinder End Tables or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
rounded black lacquered edges. Each end table or nightstand has a door with a dark burl wood half-moon
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oxide Floating Console Table or Wall Mounted Cabinet in Black Steel and Osage
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
standard size nightstand or side cabinet in blackened steel or waxed aluminum with "treated" wood finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Restored Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Nightstands: A Vintage Walnut Wonder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, these nightstands sit elegantly on a robust floating base, both bathed in a protective lacquered finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Walnut, Lacquer

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
. Excellent condition. The nightstands are finished on the back and could be used floating in a room.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern queen size bed headboard with built-in nightstands. The 4004-14 “Bar Bed” is a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Deeble Classic Modern Storage Bed & Attached Nightstand Set, Midcentury Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
from walnut, but I can use other woods upon request. The design is my own, inspired by the Scandinavian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

Davis Cabinet French Country Walnut Serpentine Commode Chest Table Nightstand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
engineered a startling new concept of free floating construction that would allow the solid wood case
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Davis Cabinet Co Cerused Oak Chinoiserie Chest Dresser Nightstand Console Stand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
engineered a startling new concept of free floating construction that would allow the solid wood case
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
solid wood here in our studio in Vancouver Washington. A bed with soul. Clean and interesting lines that
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
solid wood here in our studio in Vancouver Washington. A bed with soul. Clean and interesting lines that
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
solid wood here in our studio in Vancouver Washington. A bed with soul. Clean and interesting lines that
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Custom Saporiti Italia King Size Leather & Chrome Bed
By Saporiti
Located in Denton, TX
chestnut brown leather headboard, base, and nightstands. Chrome top floating nightstands & base trim. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
piece is lacquered in an ebony black finish featuring a seamless design of four drawers and a floating
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
pulls by Sarreid of Spain. Finished on the backside as well for floating within your room. Drawers have
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Daybed Mid-Century Modern by Jos De Mey
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
honey colored wood. The daybed comes with a floating nightstand and 2 headboards that can be attached by
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Daybed Mid-Century Modern by Jos De Mey
Daybed Mid-Century Modern by Jos De Mey
H 18.12 in W 79.93 in D 36.23 in
Customizable Two-Toned Blue Cube Side Table by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bright-blue floating cube is versatile — it can be used as a side table in big rooms, a coffee
Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Earl Mid-Century Modern White Oak Bedside Table
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and handcut joints. Wood options are natural oak
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ash

Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry and Burl Side Tables, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Empire style two-tier end tables or nightstands By Baker Furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Empire Side Tables

Materials

Cherry, Satinwood, Burl

White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Miami, FL
his free floating theory of solid wood manufacture. Further, he envisioned a ready waiting market for
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
" headboard fitted with floating shelves above single drawer nightstands topped with original reverse silvered
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
H 39 in W 115 in D 81 in
EARL Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedside Table
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and handcut joints. Wood options are natural oak
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Floating Nightstand
By Dustin Kroft
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Buoy, our floating nightstand is available in a variety of materials and finishes. It is incredibly
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Floating Nightstand
Floating Nightstand
H 6 in W 18 in D 12 in
Squiggle Floating Nightstand / Hand Sculpted Solid Walnut
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
Designed and built in the studio the Squiggle floating nightstand table features a playful detail
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Floating Wood Nightstand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the floating wood nightstand you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and velvet, every floating wood nightstand was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a floating wood nightstand, we have 3 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer floating wood nightstand, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A floating wood nightstand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floating wood nightstand over the years, but those crafted by Chris Miano and Kate Duncan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Floating Wood Nightstand
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A floating nightstand is a type of table intended to go beside a bed to provide storage space and hold a lamp, clock and other items. It gets its name from the fact that the furnishing mounts on the wall, making it seem as if it is floating. Find a range of floating nightstands on 1stDibs.

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