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.

How do I care for a walnut veneer table?

To care for a walnut veneer table, dust it with a soft, dry cloth regularly, moving in the direction of the grain. Sop up spills promptly to reduce the risk of staining. When deeper cleaning is necessary, use a soft cloth and a cleaning product formulated for wood. You'll find a wide variety of walnut veneer tables on 1stDibs.

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Danish Mid-Century Walnut Bedside Table by Jens Risom

$4,850

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Bedside Table by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century walnut bedside table / commode with a bottom cabinet with a fall-front drawer and brass drawer pull with an open compartment above with four dowel legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Thomasville Italian Tuscan Style Walnut Bedside Tables, Pair

$2,650 / set

Mid Century Thomasville Italian Tuscan Style Walnut Bedside Tables, Pair

By Thomasville

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Mid-Century Thomasville Italian Tuscan Style Walnut Bedside Tables by Thomavilles Furniture. Measures 26" in width, 17" in depth and 26" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table

$1,195

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table nighstand in great vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Plastic, Formica, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode

$4,850

$26,285 / item

$4,800 / item

$3,175 / item

$3,751

$685 / set

Set of 2 Bedside Tables by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 70s

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Introducing this set of 2 Walnut Bedside tables created by famous architect and designer Mario Marenco and produced by renowned Italian furniture firm Mobilgirgi in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1960s Florence Knoll Nightstand Bedside Table Walnut w/ Marble Top, Model 427IS

$2,500

1960s Florence Knoll Nightstand Bedside Table Walnut w/ Marble Top, Model 427IS

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a walnut bedside table, Model 327 IS, designed by Florence Knoll in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble

20th Walnut Nightstands Tables With Drawer And Open Shelf, 1940

$2,373 / set

20th Walnut Nightstands Tables With Drawer And Open Shelf, 1940

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of French Louis XV style walnut bedside tables from the early 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Milan Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Nightstand by Meroni Fossati Lissone

$2,756

$6,235 / set

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of wood tables and surfaces inspired by the vast sand dune regions of the world.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

$5,700 / item

Oona Bedside or Side Table in Oak and Walnut with Antique Brass Fittings

By Herringbone Designed

Located in Pasadena, CA

Perfect both bedside or sofa side - you decide. In either location, a real object of desire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Oona Single Drawer Bedside or Side Table in Oak and Walnut w/ Bronze Pull

$5,000 / item

Oona Single Drawer Bedside or Side Table in Oak and Walnut w/ Bronze Pull

By Herringbone Designed

Located in Pasadena, CA

Perfect both bedside or sofa side - you decide. Dimensions: 28" W x 20" D x 23.5" tall Finish: Oak and walnut with matte lacquer finish, antique brass fittings & bronze pull.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Side Tables

Materials

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

H 28 in W 15 in D 13 in

French Louis XVI Style Inlayed Dry Walnut Night/Bedside Tables, circa 1880

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a pair of rather charming 19th Century French Louis XVI style inlaid dry walnut night/bedside tables, complete with three drawers and marble tops, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Reeded Bancroft Bedside End Table with Walnut, Marble, Brass by Chapter & Verse

Unavailable

Sold

H 26.5 in W 20 in D 13.5 in

George II Red Walnut Bedside Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George II solid walnut bedside table having a rectangular top with a shaped gallery above an open shelf and rising on cabriole legs, circa 1750.

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Pair of "Swett" Special Order Walnut Bedside Tables, 1964

Sold

$3,600

H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series nightstand for Herman Miller. Made from highly figural rosewood on tapering aluminum legs with a white lacquer cubby and an adjustable shelf. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

French Nightstands In Carved Walnut Two Drawers And Shelf, Set Of 2

$2,350 / set

H 27.57 in W 20.91 in D 13.98 in

French Nightstands In Carved Walnut Two Drawers And Shelf, Set Of 2

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of solid carved French nightstands with turned columns, two drawers and one low shelve. It has two carved drawers with original bronze pulls.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

EARL Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedside Table

$2,400 / item

$349

H 20 in W 20 in D 26 in

Brandt Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand

By Brandt

Located in Germantown, MD

Famous Brandt Furniture made Century Modern side table. Table features one large drawer with two handles giving the appearance of a second drawer. Very good condition. It measures...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Light Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer

$2,775 / set

H 24.22 in W 18.71 in D 13.39 in

Pair of Light Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved drawers. The pieces have a stretcher to make stability .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

$906Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Italian Night Stands, in Walnut from 1950, Black Top

Located in Buggiano, IT

Pair of Italian night stands, in walnut honeycomb, with inlay, originals from 1950, black glass top. One is Right and one is left. Comes from an old country house in the Florence a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Two-Drawer End Table Nightstand

$650

H 24 in W 24 in D 15 in

Walnut Two-Drawer End Table Nightstand

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern banana shape brass pulls walnut nightstand.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bedside Table/Side Table In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$742

H 18.31 in W 17.13 in D 11.03 in

Bedside Table/Side Table In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish bedside table/side table in teak from the 1960s. Completely renovated and in great condition. — Designer: Dansk Design — Period: 1960s — Material: Teak — Details: Completely ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Night Stand by Bassett

$995

H 23.25 in W 24 in D 16 in

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Night Stand by Bassett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

$2,182 / set

H 18.9 in Dm 15.75 in

ONIX Organic Modern Set of 2 Stools Ottomans in Dedar Jacquard Velvet

Located in Viseu, PT

Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Beat, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian bra...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé

La Manufacture-Paris Moro Sheepskin Armchair Designed by Sebastian Herkner

$11,058 / item

H 30 in W 31 in D 31 in

La Manufacture-Paris Moro Sheepskin Armchair Designed by Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

Moro is a cosy cocoon of a chair. Named after a famous Venetian Doge, the design evokes the strong personality of an Italian palazzo’s lush interior. A warm and welcoming atmosphere ...

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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Walnut Bedside Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of walnut bedside tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct walnut bedside tables — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 977 antique and vintage walnut bedside tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 101 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Walnut bedside tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Walnut bedside tables made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Walnut bedside tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Greenapple, Rute Martins and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Night Stands for You

Nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often just small bedside tables, 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. The antique and vintage nightstands in so many homes today are typically low-profile tables that are 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 this table 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 1stDibs about styling a nightstand.

Whether you take a minimalist approach to bedside table decor or prefer a set of two nightstands topped 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 bedroom, 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 — find vintage Art Deco nightstands, burl-wood nightstands, oak nightstands, three-drawer nightstands and other nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Walnut 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.
How do I care for a walnut veneer table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To care for a walnut veneer table, dust it with a soft, dry cloth regularly, moving in the direction of the grain. Sop up spills promptly to reduce the risk of staining. When deeper cleaning is necessary, use a soft cloth and a cleaning product formulated for wood. You'll find a wide variety of walnut veneer tables on 1stDibs.

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