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.

Rope Bedside Tables

Rope Lamps

French Country Night Stand

Wabi Sabi Table Lamp

Vintage Bohemian Bedside or Table Lamp in Wood & Rope - 1970s

$325

Vintage Bohemian Bedside or Table Lamp in Wood & Rope - 1970s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Bohemian Bedside or Table Lamp in Wood & Rope - 1970s Wabi Sabi Style - Decoration - Natural table lamp Sold with lampshade Measures : Lamp wood : Ø 16cm - Total H:34cm Rou...

Category

20th Century Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of two French Country-style Night Stands with rope details, 1970

$2,152 / set

Set of two French Country-style Night Stands with rope details, 1970

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of two French Country-style bedside tables with rope details, 1970 Gray in color, featuring sinuous legs and decorative woven rope details.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Night Stands

Materials

Wood

American Craft, Table Lamp, Wood, Rattan, America, 1960s

$2,400

H 13 in Dm 4 in

American Craft, Table Lamp, Wood, Rattan, America, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A table lamp in carved oak and brass. Designed and produced by unknown studio craftsman. Presents with original patina to wood and brass. Wear consistent with age and use. In origin...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamp with Brass Details, 1970s

$858

H 11.82 in Dm 9.65 in

Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamp with Brass Details, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamp with Metal Base, 1970s Very nice organic table lamp made of rattan - bamboo with brass details, Boho style, by Vivai del Sud. With original la...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Two Drawers and Iron Hardware

$2,775 / set

H 24.61 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in

20th Century Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Two Drawers and Iron Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Spanish nightstands with two carved drawer and iron hardware. Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables, or table lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of XX Century Venetian Baroque Style Nightstands in Painted Wood

$1,842Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 24.41 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Pair of XX Century Venetian Baroque Style Nightstands in Painted Wood

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A beautiful pair of the mid-century nightstands, where Venetian theatricality meets French Provençal romance. Their elegantly curved cabriole legs and bold, sculptural presence sugge...

Category

20th Century Danish French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair Of French Provincial Bed Side Tables

$1,295 / set

H 29.25 in W 19.75 in D 13.75 in

Pair Of French Provincial Bed Side Tables

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of French Provincial bed side tables with shallow drawers opening to pale blue painted interior and pink painted open compartments. The contrasting faux finished wood top with s...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Provincial Nightstands, Early 20th Century

$3,400 / set

H 29 in W 22 in D 20 in

Pair of French Provincial Nightstands, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of Fench Provincial bedside tables, crafted from solid wood and retaining a softly worn, time-earned patina. Each table features a shaped top and scalloped apron above ...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Spanish Barley Twist Nightstands, 1940s

$3,126

H 27.56 in W 18.71 in D 14.77 in

Pair of Spanish Barley Twist Nightstands, 1940s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant pair of Spanish nightstands featuring beautifully turned barley twist legs and stretchers, decorative wrought iron-style details, and a finely carved front drawer. Crafted i...

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Revival Night Stands

Materials

Bronze

Rope Table Lamp In the Style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950

$2,118

H 36 in W 26 in D 19.5 in

Rope Table Lamp In the Style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice table lamp is made of rope. This is a French work in the style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet (Adoux-Minet). Circa 1950 Additional Information: Material: Rope Period: Circ...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s

$1,305

H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in L 16.93 in

Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s Elegant ball shaped table lamp crafted from rattan, with an organic appearance. Topped with a classic co...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Straw, Rattan

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Rope, France, 1970s

$2,400

H 15.625 in W 9.125 in D 9.125 in

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Rope, France, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and tan rope table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina and wear such as but not limit...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Wood

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns

$2,900 / set

H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 14.77 in

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century pair of solid carved French nightstands with Solomonic columns and turned stretches on each side. It has one carved drawer with low crest as central decorative stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands

$3,984 / set

H 30 in W 17 in D 11 in

Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th century Country French Louis XVI painted nightstands is a charming example of the combination of classical architecture and rustic French charm! A wraparound backsplash enc...

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Nightstands with Three Drawers and Carbriole Legs

$1,946 / set

H 24.81 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

Pair of French Nightstands with Three Drawers and Carbriole Legs

Located in Carimate, Como

Pair of beautiful and very refined French bedside tables night stands with 2 drawers. The top is surrounded by a three-quarter wooden gallery decor, the framed front of the drawers i...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mahogany Night Stands or bedside tables with marble top , 1900

$3,275 / set

H 36.23 in W 16.34 in D 15.16 in

Antique French Mahogany Night Stands or bedside tables with marble top , 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Two very nice elegant France nightstands. White marble tops on cabriole legs. The interior compartment was made of white marble. Bronze handles. Walnut wood.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Country Nightstands Henry Link Margaux Collection a Pair

$2,495 / set

H 24 in W 24 in D 17 in

French Provincial Country Nightstands Henry Link Margaux Collection a Pair

By Henry Link

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage French Provincial or French Country pair of nightstands or end tables by Henry Link Margaux Collection composed of antiqued white painted wood frames each with recta...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Rope, Cord, France, 1980s

$1,800

H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Rope, Cord, France, 1980s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown rope, green-colored glass and cord table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina an...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Glass, Cord

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$895

H 29 in W 41.5 in D 2 in

Mid Century Long Rectangular Mirror with Maple Frame

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern mirror by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood long rectangular frame, original champagne finish, and vintage mirror glass. Dimensions: 41.5w 2d 29h Conditio...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

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1950s Italian Pink Glass Leaf Sconce

$1,900

H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

1950s Italian Pink Glass Leaf Sconce

By Barovier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful blown glass sconce from Italy, 1950s. Pink etched glass in the shape of a leaf with brass hardware. Newly re-wired with single socket and new circular brass backplate. Take...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

LU Swing Sconce

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

LU Swing Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Inglewood, CA

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

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Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style pink Murano glass demilune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Pink glass sphere and brass fittings. Pink textured Murano glass, Wired to the Ameri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rattan Drape Side Table

$675 / item

H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Rattan Drape Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Decorative French Doors

$4,000

H 91.5 in W 56.25 in D 2 in

Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Decorative French Doors

Located in Mckinney, TX

Striking double-sided French doors, crafted from solid oak in the 19th century and reclaimed from a historic property in France. Each panel showcases a different character-rich finis...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Pair Andre Bus - Lane 'Acclaim' Walnut Oak Cube Side Tables Castors Mid Century

$1,600 / set

H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Pair Andre Bus - Lane 'Acclaim' Walnut Oak Cube Side Tables Castors Mid Century

By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in the 1960s by Lane for their Acclaim line of furniture, this pair of side tables was designed by Andre Bus, who was responsible for all Acclaim pieces at the time. This design...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

French Modernist Sideboard in Oak and Raffia, 1950s, Two Sliding Doors

$3,412

H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 16.93 in

French Modernist Sideboard in Oak and Raffia, 1950s, Two Sliding Doors

By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Elegant French modernist sideboard from the 1950s, crafted in oak and oak veneer, embodying the restrained sophistication of postwar French design. Clean architectural lines are soft...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Oak

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition

$5,107 / item

H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition

By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...

Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light blue ceramic wall mirror att. to Roger Collet Vallauris circa 1970 design

$1,019

H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in

Light blue ceramic wall mirror att. to Roger Collet Vallauris circa 1970 design

By Roger Collet

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Attributed to Roger Collet Realised in Vallauris Circa 1970 Light blue ceramic wall mirror original perfect condition height 29 cm depth 2 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s

$18,000

H 76 in W 159.5 in D 18 in

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 80's light blue cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produced i...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Octagonal Dining Table With Decoupage Floral Top

$3,495

H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 48.5 in

Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Octagonal Dining Table With Decoupage Floral Top

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Absolutely stunning vintage octagonal dining table featuring a richly detailed tortoise bamboo base with dramatic wrapped rattan accents and an eye-catching decoupage appliqué top. T...

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1990s British Colonial Dining Room Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood

Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s

$448Sale Price|34% Off

H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in

Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe

$8,900

H 74.5 in W 48 in D 20 in

Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Burl

1960s Parker Knoll Wooden Floor Lamp with wicker shade, Britain

$1,557Sale Price|20% Off

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

1960s Parker Knoll Wooden Floor Lamp with wicker shade, Britain

By Parker Knoll

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition wit minor sign of use - made of teak wood and wricker - by Parker Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant Lamp for GUBI

$999 / item

H 7.8 in Dm 22 in

Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant Lamp for GUBI

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pend...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

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Rope Bedside Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rope bedside tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and natural fiber, all rope bedside tables available were constructed with great care. There are 5 antique and vintage rope bedside tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of rope bedside tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rope bedside tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and Hollywood Regency rope bedside tables are of considerable interest. Stories Of Italy, Breteau and Willett Furniture Company each produced beautiful rope bedside tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Rope Bedside Tables?

Prices for rope bedside tables start at $899 and top out at $38,100 with the average selling for $2,003.

Questions About Rope Bedside Tables

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.