The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
$3,289 / item
Casa Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Ceramic, Clay
Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Brass, Steel
Handcrafted Dovetail English Oak Nightstands by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A matching pair of very large handcrafted solid English oak nightstands or end tables - with a a sizeable drawer and bold exposed construction d...
Oak
Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Brass, Steel
$2,584 / item
Large Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
Ceramic, Clay
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Observer Nightstand Warm Brown Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Nightstand, SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf below. Gen...
Oak, Walnut
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
Brass
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood ...
Brass
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$1,644 / item
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Por...
Chestnut
Large Handcrafted Solid English Oak Nightstands by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A large proportion SS1 - our handcrafted contemporary end table/night stands in the very finest solid English quartersawn oak. The upper box is constructed with a spacious traditiona...
Oak
Pair of Handcrafted Solid English Oak Night Stands by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of sleek contemporary hand-crafted English quartersawn Oak night stands or end tables with storage drawer. Designed with precise minimalism in mind - whilst highlighting the ...
Oak
A Pair Of Huge Handcrafted English Oak 2 Drawer Night Stands, SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of very large proportion 2 drawer handcrafted night stands (or end tables). The main upper box is detailed with exposed hand-cut dovetail jointing and shadow rebate. It compr...
Oak
Pair Of Vintage "Acquisitions" By Henredon Three Drawer End Tables
By Henredon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted special edition end tables by the quality furniture maker. The deep cases with three graduated drawers inset into the case moldings and with brass pulls. The tops are ...
Brass
$1,750 / item
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
Translucent Hand-Dyed Acrylic Tone Nightstand by Sohyun Yun, Customizable Colors
By Sohyun Yun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tone table's palette was inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially those used in the traditional formal dress called "Hanbok." Here, those traditional colors are ma...
Acrylic
Modern Two-Drawer Burnt Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Wood, Lacquer
Monumental Handmade Solid Oak & Walnut Night Stands, End Tables, SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An alternative monumental version of our architectural Post-Modern oak & walnut pillar table/nightstands. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture and cabi...
Oak, Walnut
$2,584 / item
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic, Clay
Handcrafted Modern Night Stands by SUM Furniture, Solid English Quartersawn Oak
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted English quarter-sawn oak night stands. Constructed from finest English oak including all the internal dovetail jointed drawer and carcass. The upper box is det...
Oak
Handcrafted Solid Walnut Nightstands by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted architectural American black walnut nightstands. Designed at Sum furniture and handcrafted using traditional furniture making techniques with the finest American Black Wa...
Walnut
Handcrafted Quartersawn Oak Nightstands with Modern Bold Design by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands / end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniqu...
Oak
Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
By Nathaniel Wojtalik, Cultivation Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of déc...
Oak
$3,947Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Justfurnituress Design
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
$1,850 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Modern Oak Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo® Modern Oak Nightstand This Suelo® Nightstand in Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid oak and fini...
Wood, Oak
Baker Furniture Modern Maple Concave Occasional Side Tables or Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of Modern maple concave nightstands or occasional side tables on casters By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Each measures: 18.5"W x 21"D x 15.75"H. Good original ...
Maple
$4,743Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lacquered Nightstand In Custom RAL Colors, Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bedside with two drawers and top in Oakwood. The cabinet is always lacquered but the top can be either in Oakwood or lacquered in any of the attached RAL colors. Please contact us i...
Metal
$4,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of 2 Nightstands In Dark Blue Lacquer with White Ceramic Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a perfect blend of contemporary and minimalist design, this nightstand offers a sleek, modern look with clean lines, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom. Choose fr...
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
$3,007Sale Price|48% Off
Pair Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
The "Optical Triangular" black and white nightstands, crafted by the renowned designer JustFurnituress, represent a perfect blend of modern design and high-quality craftsmanship. The...
Brass
Handcrafted Architectural Oak Nightstand or End Table by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Architectural oak Pillar nightstands or end tables. Early European modernism inspired with a dash of Japanese minimalism - always focusing on the bea...
Oak
$6,776Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of 2 Nightstands In Mint Lacquer with Green Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a perfect blend of contemporary and minimalist design, this nightstand offers a sleek, modern look with clean lines, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom. Choose fr...
Marble, Metal
$3,947Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Commode Nightstand End Tables - Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Commode Nightstand End Tables - Pair Each nightstand end table measures: 33 wide x 23 deep x 27 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
Mahogany
$4,135Sale Price / set|20% Off
pair of bedside tables with hand embossed brass and murano glass Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
These stunning dark green and gold Italian Murano bedside tables are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Featuring Murano glass drawers and spheres, these nightstands are adorned ...
Brass
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak The Milo Baughman White Oak Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly cr...
Wood, Oak
Cambre Nightstands, Modern Walnut Nightstands, Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Cambre Nightstands, Modern Walnut Nightstands, Craft Associates Furniture These Laura Trenchard modern nighstands - Cambre Collection for ...
Walnut
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Honey Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Wood, Oak
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Smoked Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Wood, Oak
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Wood, Oak
Kasumi Nightstand – Handcrafted Oak Bedside Table with Sculptural Marquetry
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
“Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship — layers of oak shaped by time, gesture, and care.” Kasumi is a handcrafted bedside table fully veneered in oak, defined by its sculptural prese...
Oak
$2,810Sale Price / set|43% Off
Pair of Mirrored Dark Red glass Bedside Tables with Brass Ornaments, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of dark red mirrored glass nightstands embodies the elegance of 1950s design with a contemporary twist. Made of solid birch, each nightstand features dark red mirrored gl...
Brass
Architectural Handcrafted English Oak Ziggurat Nightstand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted architectural English oak Ziggurat nightstands. Offset and stepped oak legs. Lower shelf. Top surface of quarter-sawn oak, pippy oak and inlaid brass strip accent. A des...
Brass
Handcrafted Walnut & Oak End / Bedside Drawer Tables by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of black walnut handcrafted end tables or nightstands. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English Quartersawn O...
Oak, Walnut
$11,763 / set
Handcrafted Barbican Nightstands, Pair, Oak
Located in London, GB
Handmade in the English Lake District from European oak and native British ash, the Barbican bedside tables bring together bold geometry and traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by br...
Ash, Oak
$2,647 / item
Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash Night Stand
Located in London, GB
A hand-crafted and turned English ash night stand bedside table inspired by English Maunsell forts. These are bespoke pieces of fine quality, handmade by our master craftsman in soli...
Ash
$2,100 / item
Bertu Nightstands, Iris Oak Nightstand, Bleached
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Nightstands, Iris Oak Nightstand, Bleached This Iris Nightstand in Bleached White Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with sol...
Wood, Oak
$3,712 / item
Buff-Hey Barcodes Two Multicolored Glass Doors
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Nightstand designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The barcode´s retro design mixe...
Glass, Wood
$3,947Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Pair of Night Stands Dark Green Murano Glass with Brass Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Pair of Night Stands Dark Green Murano Glass with Brass Trim Available These stunning Italian-made nightstands feature exquisite dark green Murano glass, complemented by int...
Brass
Arcate bedside table, in open-pore ash wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Wood, Ash
Pair of White Lacquer, Lucite and Glass Nightstands by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak and Lucite with a milk glass tops. The pieces have beautiful lines and great presence, they are solidly built and crafted loc...
Milk Glass, Lucite, Oak
Early 20th Pair of Oak Nightstands with drawer and One Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
Oak Nightstands with Gallery Top and sliding hide tray. It has a low drawer
Oak
$2,349 / item
Tall Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary cust...
Ceramic, Clay
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
"Pair of bedside tables in walnut and stone-effect Murano glass, handmade"
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of handcrafted bedside tables, entirely handmade in Italy, represents an example of excellence in furniture design and workmanship. Each bedside table features two drawers...
Brass
Pair of Italian Pink Murano Glass Nightstand with Brass & Gray Velvet Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This refined pair of Italian bedside tables, first produced in 2022, showcases the elegance of pink Murano glass combined with intricate brass detailing and luxurious grey velvet uph...
Brass
$4,229Sale Price / set|20% Off
pink bedside tables with murano glass handles
Located in Guazzora, IT
These magnificent pink Italian bedside tables are a true testament to Italian-Venetian craftsmanship, with exquisite Murano glass spheres embellished with brass inserts and elegant s...
Brass
Pair of 'Laque' Custom Lacquer and Brushed Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Maison Jansen, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic custom color lacquer and brushed brass nightstands in the style of Maison Jansen. Hard lacquer finish with brushed solid brass legs. Shown here in RAL 5007 high gloss...
Brass