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Nine Drawer Maple Commode / Nightstand
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century maple bedside table / commode with nine small drawers with square brass drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Mint Green Commodes / Nightstands
Pair of Maison
Category
Late 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 37 in W 51.5 in D 22 in
Pair Antique Gustavian Style Gray Commodes Nightstands
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant pair of three drawers small commodes nightstands painted gray with silver trim. Original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes are a delightful combination of form
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Country French Petite Commode, Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French petite commode ~ nightstand will make the perfect finishing touch for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair French Bedside Chests Empire Nightstands Bombe Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French marble topped walnut bedside commodes with ormulo fittings 1890
In the Empire manner
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Antique 1890s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A pair of rococo chests of drawers / nightstands from the 20th century
Painted in a gustavian gray
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Mahogany Up Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of mahogany double step up Russian neoclassical style commodes. Each of these custom quality
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
classic Swedish style chest of drawers, small bureau or nightstand with horizontal reeding on the drawer
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Off-White Commode, Nightstand or Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
An opulent Hollywood regency style commode, chest or nightstand. This exceptional chest depicts and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of small Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A pair of small bombé-shaped rococo chests of drawers / Nightstands from the 20th century
Painted
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 18.125 in W 14.75 in D 11.25 in
Petite Intentionally Distressed Henredon Style 2 Drawer Commode Nightstand
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous antique-looking intentionally distressed nightstand by one of America's most
Category
Vintage 1950s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 32 in D 15.25 in
Italian Bombay Chest Commode Leather Wrapped Nightstand Bedside Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Italian Leather Wrapped Nightstand
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century, Hollywood Regecny Style Commode, Chest or Nightstand. Bronze Mounted Empire Commode
Category
Antique 1860s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 32.5 in W 40 in D 17.25 in
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Linen
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage Italian Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage small four drawer bombe chest featuring Louis XV styling with olive wood and brass drawer pulls. Each drawer is lined with cream and green Florentine paper. Style 122, made i...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands or Chests
Stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis XV style 3 drawer commode. 3 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware and mounts.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33.25 in W 25.25 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Hand Painted Venetian Rococo Style Petite Commodes Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted petite nightstands you
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Fine Russian Neoclassical Commode or Nightstand or Bathroom Vanity
Located in Manhasset, NY
One of a kind Russian neoclassical three-drawer commode or bedside stand. Finely cast bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mounted commodes or nightstands with figural masks of bronze and some very good quality bronze ormolu and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.5 in W 46.75 in D 20.25 in
Hollywood Regency Style Off-White Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An opulent pair of Hollywood regency style commodes, chests or nightstands. These exceptional
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
floral commodes designed in the Gustavian style. The pair is in good condition with minor signs of age
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut
Two nightstands
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, Nightstands, Dressers, Chests
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, Nightstands, Dressers, Chests. Maison Jansen in
Category
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 37 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Step Commode Tray Top Nightstand 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 18th Century Georgian flame mahogany bedside cabinet nightstand, circa 1760.
The
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30 in W 19 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann Walnut
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Nakamura-Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany.
These
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
A fine pair of French 19th century nightstand commodes signed F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany nightstand commodes signed Francois
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great details.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Lane Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice pair of Lane Furniture nightstands. They have a black lacquered finish with brass
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Henredon Nightstand / Small Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Henredon Nightstand / Small Cabinet designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
28x19x26
Category
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Thomasville Marble top nightstands
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thomasville Marble top nightstands
34"x22"x30"
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
By Gaetano Borsani, Gino Maggioni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Unique Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style Nightstands. the tops are not square but deeper on the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
nightstand in the Napoleon III style; on the front, it has three comfortable drawers of equal size, the front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of Ebony Boho Chic Rattan and Bamboo Single Drawer Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
This beautiful pair of Boho Chic Style nightstands that would make a great addition to any home
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair 1960s Luciano Frigerio Nightstands
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1960s Italian mid-century modern Luciano Frigerio wood nightstands, each featuring an open
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 3 drawer Gustavian Style Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Brown and Cream Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two French chests of drawers - nightstands in French Farmhouse style. These commodes have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Grey and Cream Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two French chests of drawers - nightstands in Farmhouse style. These commodes have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Nightstand
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom-made in our Old Plank workshop, this authentic French Directoire style nightstand can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Black and White Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two French chest of drawers - nightstands in Neoclassical style. These bedside tables are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Two-Tone Parchment Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom two-tone parchment nightstands. Shown in the combination of dark watergray (frame
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Goatskin
Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom real vellum-covered bedside tables, each having two drawers and a lower shelf. (Matte finish). Made in USA.
Faux vellum (Satin finish) is available for $18,000 List...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of 19th Italian Louis XV Mahogany and Inlayed Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
nightstand commodes. Gilt bronze details.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Pair of Pierre Cardin White and Chrome Nightstands or Dressers for Dillingham
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or dressers designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 28.25 in W 40.25 in D 19.13 in
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Nightstands And Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of nightstands and commodes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all nightstands and commodes available were constructed with great care. We have 2115 antique and vintage nightstands and commodes in-stock, while there are 106 modern editions to choose from as well. Nightstands and commodes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of nightstands and commodes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, louis xv and Hollywood Regency nightstands and commodes are of considerable interest. Nightstands and commodes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and American of Martinsville are consistently popular.
How Much are Nightstands And Commodes?
Prices for nightstands and commodes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, nightstands and commodes begin at $1 and can go as high as $75,601, while the average can fetch as much as $3,465.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Nightstands And Commodes
- What is a commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs. - What is a bombe commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
- What are nightstands called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nightstand can also be called a bedside table or a daystand. It is a small table used for storing personal items beside the bed, and is characterized by either shelves or drawers or both. Shop a collection of nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a floating nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is an MCM nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MCM is an acronym for “Mid-Century Modern”. So a MCM nightstand would refer to a side table crafted in the mid-century modern style. MCM style is influenced by designers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a nightstand used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Nightstands are typically used to hold or support items that are used during the night or items you want by your side in the morning or whenever you are laying in bed such as a lamp, a book or a clock.
- Why is it called a nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The origin of the word nightstand is the result of its function. Nightstands are placed near the bed to hold things and typically used at night.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The right size lamp for your nightstand should probably be between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for this particular purpose 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. Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In England, a nightstand is called a bedside table. Other names for nightstands include night table, bedroom table, bed stand and bedstand. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A nightstand should be at least level with the top of the mattress or between 2-6 inches higher than the top of the mattress, though there is no standard nightstand height. There are many nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a nightstand and a night table is mainly the type of storage you can expect each type of bedroom furniture to provide. Nightstands are usually small pieces that have closed storage, such as drawers and cabinets. Night tables are slightly larger and are more likely to have no additional storage or open shelving below their tops. Some people do use the terms nightstand and night table interchangeably. Shop a range of nightstands and night tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. 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, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.
Find end tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What type of nightstand goes with an upholstered bed is a matter of personal preference. One approach is to choose a nightstand of the same style as the bed. You can consider Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Louis XV, Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, Empire and many other styles. Find a wide range of vintage and antique nightstands on 1stDibs.
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From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.