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New Pair Mirrored Nightstand in Black Mirror and Chrome with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored nightstands in black mirror and chrome.
Beautiful pair of nightstands with mirrored finished drawers.
Brass handle.
Category
2010s Spanish Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 28 in. W 20 in. D 15.25 in.
New Pair of High Black & White Glass & Brass Nightstands with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored and brass nightstands with one-drawer in black and white, 20th century
Two glass handles
Beautiful interior details in mirror.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29 in. W 20 in. D 15.35 in.
New Pair of Mirrored Nightstands in Black Mirror with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored nightstands in black mirror and chrome.
Beautiful pair of nightstands with mirrored finished drawers.
Brass handle and mirrored finishes in the edges of drawers....
Category
2010s Spanish Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 30 in. W 20 in. D 17 in.
New Pair of Mirrored Low Nightstand in Black Mirror and Chrome with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored nightstands in black mirror and chrome.
Beautiful pair of nightstands with mirrored finished drawers and brake stop.
Glass and brass handle.
Category
2010s Spanish Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in. W 20 in. D 15.25 in.
New Pair of Mirrored Low Nightstand in Black Mirror and Chrome with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored nightstands in black mirror and chrome.
Beautiful pair of nightstands with mirrored finished drawers.
Brass handle.
Category
2010s Spanish Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 18.11 in. W 20 in. D 15.25 in.
Pair of Mirrored and Brass Nightstands with One-Drawer in Black and White
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored and brass nightstands with one-drawer in black and white, 20th century
Two glass handles
Beautiful interior details in mirror.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 17.32 in. W 20 in. D 15.35 in.
New Pair of Mirrored & Brass Nightstands with One-Drawer in Black & White Glass
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored and brass nightstands with one-drawer in black and white, 20th century
Two glass handles
Beautiful interior details in mirror.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 17.32 in. W 20 in. D 15.35 in.
New Pair of High Black and Brass Nightstands with Drawer, Push System Opening
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of black glass and brass nightstands with one-drawer in black and white, mirrored details in drawers.
Soft push system opening with brake in drawers.
Two glass and brass h...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29 in. W 20 in. D 15.35 in.
New Pair of Mirrored Low Nightstand in Black Mirror and Chrome with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored nightstands in black mirror and chrome.
Beautiful pair of nightstands with mirrored finished drawers and brake stop.
Glass and brass handle.
Category
2010s Spanish Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 18.11 in. W 20 in. D 15.25 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury nightstands in walnut, with figuring. Each having two drawers and a cupboard, with the original glass tops and brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 13.39 in.
Pair of White Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut nightstands in new custom semi-gloss lacquer finish designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, USA, circa 1950. Features a deep lower drawer and shelf above.
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Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer, Wood
H 25 in. W 19 in. D 15 in.
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstands or Small Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of silver elm nightstands in dark brown finish with brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for the Precedent collection by Drexel, designed while he worked for Dunbar. Hardw...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in. W 20 in. D 17 in.
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.
Original hardware.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in. W 25.2 in. D 13.77 in.
1950s Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables / nightstands designed by George Nelson with satin-chromed legs and a lateral drawer. Made by Herman Miller in the USA, circa 19...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in. W 17 in. D 24 in.
19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Walnut with Marble-Top Pair of Nightstand
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian Art Nouveau antique pair of nightstand, 1800s. The bedside tables are in precious walnut wood with a red marble top. The general line is moved as the Ar...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Materials
Marble
H 40.56 in. W 16.54 in. D 13 in.
Pair of Vintage Black Shagreen Nightstands/Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of 1980s nightstands in the style of Karl Springer. Made of solid wood meticulously covered in black shagreen. Clean lines open style with a single top drawer to each a...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen
H 27.25 in. W 30 in. D 24 in.
Pair of Campaign Style Nightstands/Bedside Tables Lacquered in Pink
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Campaign style nightstands are always pretty in pink! These have been professionally lacquered in pink with a black base. Solid wood construction these feature plenty of stor...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22 in. W 24 in. D 17 in.
French Louis XVI Style Marble Nightstands or Ends Table, Pair
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands or end tables with a marble top and fluted legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Materials
Marble
H 16.15 in. W 18.51 in. D 18.51 in.
Pair of Bedside Tables by Adolfo Abejon, circa 2000s, Spain
By Adolfo Abejon
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of bedside tables by Adolfo Abejon
Black lacquered wooden structure with brass legs
Open drawer
circa 2000s, Spain
Excellent condition.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22 in. W 19 in. D 14 in.
Pair of Matching 1930s Art Deco Bedside Cabinet Tables in Blonde Maple
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching 1930s Art Deco bedside cabinet tables in a lovely blonde bird's-eye maple and walnut veneer. These cabinets originate from England and feature a pull out / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Bakelite, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 26.38 in. W 14.18 in. D 16.54 in.
Pair of Midcentury Danish Nightstands in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Stunning pair of nightstands in rosewood and cane. Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture of Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 19.69 in. W 19.69 in. D 13.78 in.
Pair of Wall-Mounted Nightstands in Wenge, Light Blue Back Panels, Denmark 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Lejre, DK
Stunning pair of nightstands in wenge with light blue back panels. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wenge
H 17.33 in. W 20.48 in. D 13.78 in.
Pair of Italian Midcentury Glass and Brass Tripod Side, End or Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian midcentury glass and brass tripod side, end or nightstands
A pair of Italian midcentury hand blown Murano glass side or end tables with round glass tops embedded by ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Iron
H 22.63 in. W 16.14 in. D 14.96 in.
Pair of Night stands
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of great looking night stands in rosewood. Made in Denmark in the 1960's. Very nice condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 26.78 in. W 17.72 in. D 21.26 in.
Pair of Midcentury Night Stands
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of two toned walnut night stands in the style of Harvey Probber. Both feature ebonized legs, eased edges, and brass pull details on drawers.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.5 in. W 21 in. D 30 in.
Pair of French Midcentury Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of French midcentury night stands of good quality in rosewood with ebonised detail. With two drawers each, brass sabot feet and antiqued mirror glass tops.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in. W 16.93 in. D 11.82 in.
Pair Lane Night Stands / End Tables
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Lane Night Stands / End Tables " Block Front"pattern - Oak finish
Category
Vintage 1970s Night Stands
H 24.41 in. W 27.17 in. D 16.15 in.
Pair of French 1950's Night Stands
Located in Hingham, MA
Lovely pair of forged iron and perforated steel neo-classical 'chevets' or night side tables in the manner of Matthieu Mategot (see original catalog page from Mategot and note striki...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel, Brass, Iron
H 27 in. W 13 in. D 9 in.
pair of solid Mahogany Night Stands
Located in Bainbridge, NY
2 Parzinger style, Deep Brown solid Mahogany End Tables with bow front, 2 drawers and Brass hardware. Refinished
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 27 in. W 14 in. D 22.5 in.
Pair of French Midcentury Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of French midcentury night stands of good quality in rosewood with ebonised detail. With two drawers each, brass sabot feet and antiqued mirror glass tops.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in. W 16.93 in. D 11.82 in.
Pair of French Sycamore Night Stands
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco sycamore nightstands with one drawer and parchment.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Night Stands
H 21 in. W 21.5 in. D 13 in.
Pair of Paolo Buffa Night Stands
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian night stands by Paolo Buffa in flame mahogany, comprising a cupboard and drawer above. On fine tapering legs, with black glass tops and nice detailing in the brass ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
H 22.45 in. W 19.69 in. D 12.6 in.
Pair of Parchment Night Stands by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola bedside by R & Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table is completely inlaid in cream parchment with discreet bronze-patina brass flat han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in. W 15.75 in. D 15.75 in.
Pair of Parchment Night Stands by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy Bedside by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table is completely inlaid in a mixture of cream parchment and gemelina wood veneer in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Goatskin
H 23.5 in. W 19.75 in. D 19.75 in.
Pair of Night Stands by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic night stands by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Teak with white laminate drop fronts and glass tops. Open shelf above drop front for extra s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
H 23.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Pair of Art Deco Night Stand Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of burl wood night stand on rosewood skirt and feet. Original brass and chrome hardware. The doors open to a self and a drawer. European origin from late art deco period, like...
Category
Vintage 1940s Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
H 24 in. W 28 in. D 14 in.
pair of American 1950's Walnut Night Stands
Located in Bainbridge, NY
2 compact Bed Side Tables on tapered legs with 2 drawers and recessed pulls. Also good as End Tables. Perfect storage for small space
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 21.25 in. W 21.5 in. D 15.75 in.
Pair Mirrored Night Stands attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous marbleized mirrored surfaces with black trim. One ll large drawer and an open cubby space.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 28.25 in. W 20 in. D 18.5 in.
Maurice Jallot Pair of Night Stands circa 1930
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Maurice Jallot - Pair of night stand table, c. 1930
Wood
Category
Vintage 1930s French Night Stands
H 23.75 in. W 19 in. D 14 in.
Pair of Night Stands by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of elegant night stands designed by Paolo Buffa, manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. Wooden structure with inlays, brass handle. Good original vintage conditions.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 22.25 in. W 23.43 in. D 12.8 in.
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful and rare pair of American Walnut double door arch front, night stands circa 1950's great detail on the handles with middle shelf very nice original condition some light m...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23.25 in. W 26 in. D 17 in.
Pair of Danish Modern Tall Rosewood Night Stands/Tables
By Dyrlund
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of tall rosewood night stands / tables triple drawer very clean condition circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.75 in. W 22 in. D 18 in.
Pair of Brutalist Stained Oak and Cork Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Brutalist stained oak and cork night stands / small commodes. Convenient glass top surface integrated in the design. Great proportions.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Oak, Cork
H 22.5 in. W 29.5 in. D 18.5 in.
Exceptional Pair of Mahogany Night Stands or End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional pair of ribbon mahogany night stands or end tables with fluted drawers and solid brass ring pulls. These pieces also feature a finished back which is hard to find on piec...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
H 21 in. W 19.25 in. D 13.25 in.
Pair of Modern Mahogany & Brass Night Stands by Gibbard
By Gibbard Furniture
Located in Hingham, MA
This pair of modernist bedside tables is from the Pacesetter Collection from Canadian furniture manufacturer, Gibbard, circa 1955/1956.
Each has an open cupboard and single drawer...
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25 in. W 18.5 in. D 14.5 in.
Pair of Lacquer & Brass Night Stands with Swivel Tops
Located in San Leandro, CA
Pair of Bone Lacquer Nightstands on Brass Plinth bases. The tops swivel to make two surfaces on each piece. Drawers open with push-catches. Please call or use the "contact dealer"...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22 in. W 24 in. D 18 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Night Stands
By Hoke Wood Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice pair of walnut night stands manufactured by Hoke Wood Products, a small furniture shop in Thurmont, Md. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 25 in. W 23.25 in. D 16 in.
Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood Small Floating Night Stands
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of nightstands in rosewood finish, each with double drawers,great craftsmanship easy to install, circa 1950s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 7.50 in. W 17 in. D 13.75 in.
Pair of 1940's Hollywood Mirrored End Tables/Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of antique mirrored end tables/ nightstands were realized in the United States, circa 1945. They feature gilt wood frames decorated with reverse hand painted eglomi...
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Giltwood
H 25.5 in. W 19.75 in. D 17 in.
Fine Pair of David Iatesta Night Stands for John Roselli
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and finely proportioned David Iatesta nightstands for John Roselli with three drawers, brass ring pulls and Slight intentional distressing and having a fine sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 30.75 in. W 36 in. D 18 in.
Pair of Bowed Front Marble-Top Night Stands, Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of bowed front night stands. Carved diamonds adorn the bowed fronts. Gorgeous distressed cream colored finish showing only some very light wear to edges-see photos.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 24 in. W 28 in. D 18.75 in.
Pair of Mastercraft Style Burled Walnut and Limestone Night Stands
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of burled walnut Mastercraft style night stands with inlayed polished limestone tops. These have a charming time worn look that only Father time can give. The bases ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Limestone
H 24 in. W 26 in. D 16.5 in.
Lovely Pair Lattice Front Walnut Night Stands Mid-century Modern
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of American mid-century modern walnut night stands. The well carved drawer fronts give these a classical feel. You will love the quality and craftsmanship of these Amer...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 25 in. W 22.25 in. D 16 in.
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Art Deco rosewood side tables or night stands.
Actually called "fausse pair" (mismatch pair, one of them has no door, on purpose).
Dealer Ref: 635
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 25.25 in. W 20.125 in. D 14.75 in.
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Night Stands A Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the night stands a pair you’re looking for. A night stands a pair — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 762 options for an antique or vintage night stands a pair now, or shop our selection of 56 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer night stands a pair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A night stands a pair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. American of Martinsville, Lane Furniture and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful night stands a pair that is worth considering.
Finding the Right Night Stands for You
Nightstands are traditionally designed with functionality in mind. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, this piece of furniture — often called a bedside table — is typically a low-profile table that is positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. A nightstand is mainly used to store or support objects that may be needed at night, such as a phone, a book or a small carafe of water. But nightstands can easily be personalized.
"I’ve got a huge vintage lamp, and when I’m lucky, I’ll have fresh flowers in a bud vase," Chicago interior designer Summer Thornton tells The Study about styling a nightstand.
Whether you take a minimalist approach to bedside table decor or prefer to top it with stacks of books and other essentials that you'd like to have at arm's length — this furniture can also change the look and feel of a room, rendering any interior more comfortable and cozy.
Practicality plays a prominent role in perfecting your bedside space, but the decision to furnish your bedroom with a cherrywood mid-century modern nightstand or an antique mahogany piece can have an impact on how you start your day. Take the first step in setting the perfect tone of your morning — browse the wide selection of antique, new and vintage nightstands at 1stDibs now.
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