Best nightstand

Keep most-needed nighttime items bedside with a nightstand. These useful furnishings ensure everything from cellphones to contact cases are ready to go.

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Your bed might just be one of your favorite places. With its comfy mattress and soft bedding, how could it not? Whether you're winding down with a good book or hightailing it right to dreamland, you need some nighttime prep space. That's what a nightstand is for. This bed-flanking furniture piece ensures middle-of-the-night essentials and more at hand. They're a convenient place to keep your latest hardcover, glasses, phone, a water glass, and even a lamp. So, before you nod off, make sure your bed is adequately accessorized with a bedside table or two. Choose from our stylish collection. 

Staff pick

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Furinno 3-tier end table

Open-style with shelves

Open shelving is the name of the game with this bedside companion's simple, stacked design. With a wide tabletop and two additional shelves, the tiered design offers a ton of space to keep nighttime and early morning accessories, from your cell phone to an old school alarm clock, at the ready. 

Pros:

  • Open shelves style
  • Tier to hold items of different heights

Cons:

  • Not good for uneven surfaces
  • Shelves are not adjustable

The shelves are placed at different heights to retain larger-sized items like a basket with an extra blanket. Each surface comprises sturdy composite wood, supported by four sleek plastic legs for a sure and lasting construction. This 22.8-by13.4-by -11.5-inch nightstand will complement many décor styles with its streamlined style. This nightstand is lightweight and doesn't sit evenly on textured surfaces, including carpeting. It's best used on hard flooring

Best value

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Furinno Andrey end table nightstand

Fabric drawer included

If keeping nightly must-haves tidy is a priority, you can get discreet with this handy drawer-accented nightstand. This simply stylish design, crafted from durable MDF, has a square tabletop, perfect for perching your cell as well as your newest succulent collection. 

Pros:

  • Fabric box is included
  • Sturdy. well built

Cons:

  • Very small

The smooth, knickknack-ready surface is supported by four slender but accommodating legs, offering the table a minimalist vibe. Nestled between the four legs is a contrasting stash-ready drawer, topped with a shelf. This 17.5-by-15.6-by15.6-inch table is pretty small compared to other nightstands, but it comes in a variety of finishes and doesn't look cheap.

Stately signature

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Winsome Eugene accent table

Sophisticated boudoir

To complement furnishings with a traditional vibe, this wooden table offers that refined, passed-down look. The lasting heirloom-style structure, measuring 25-by-19-by-15 inches, is defined by two storage spaces that will house everything from a journal to the on-occasion heating pad.

Pros:

  • Made from wood
  • Holds a lot of weight

Cons:

  • A little tricky to assemble

It features a large cabinet stacked atop a smaller drawer to ensure those can't-live-without items are always near. With silvery finishes, this detailed nightstand will bring out the best in any bedroom. From rich espresso to classic white, there are several color choices to add that finishing touch to your most relaxing space.  You do have to assemble this product yourself. The instructions are just diagrams, no text, so it can get a little confusing when identifying and putting the pieces together, but all you need is a screwdriver.

Twilight tech

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Brightech Madison nightstand with lamp

Fun techy features

With a modern look and purpose, this three-in-one design approaches the nightstand in a clean, multi-functional way. It's a lamp, table, and charging station in one stylish little package, measuring 56.4-by-18-by-18 inches. 

Pros:

  • Built-in charging port
  • Tiered shelf design

Cons:

  • Design isn't everyone's cup of tea

The efficient design draws on style with its perforated accents, while discreetly housing tech. The table is chock full of goodies like two USB ports, an outlet, a generous tabletop, and two wide shelves. To top it all off, an arching lamp accompanies the streamlined design without assuming any surface area. This nightstand is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Choose from the available color options.

Cube classic

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Zinus Modern Studio Collection Dane nightstand

Geometric tiers, unassuming style

Geometry gets a dose of style with this cube-like table by Zinus. Its wide, open design offers plenty of surface area for nighttime necessities. 

Pros:

  • Lots of storage room
  • Neutral finish
  • Sturdy, metal frame

Cons:

  • Assembly required

Place everything, including a lamp, sound machine, tissue box, tea mug, and more on the ample 20-inch tabletop. And, for whatever doesn't fit, there's an identical-size shelf placed just below. The table is constructed of a strong metal frame, fitted with durable surface panels. Fully embracing its cube-style geometric design, the nightstand measures 20-by-20-by-20 inches. Available in two neutral color options, this bedside addition is a sleek masterpiece.  Assembly isn't too difficult, but it requires using an allen wrench, which some people don't find comfortable to use, especially in the smaller corners and spaces.

Downtime duo

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VASAGLE nightstand set

A pair with an industrial flair

With a mixture of wood-inspired and metal characteristics, this nightstand twosome captures that industrial vibe. They both have a wide, square woodgrain top supported by a metallic frame. 

Pros:

  • Comes in a pair
  • Industrial look
  • Easy to assemble

Cons:

  • Individual shelves don't hold a lot of weight
  • May warp in humidity

The frame is comprised of four sleek legs and two mesh shelves with a jet-black finish. These nightstands combine natural-look and manufactured elements, offering a distinct and balanced style indicative of that bold design aesthetic. And, no matter where you place the tables, their adjustable feet can be customized to accommodate uneven surfaces. Choose from several tabletop finishes to enhance your color scheme.  Overall the table holds 44 pounds, but the individual shelves can only hold about 10 lbs. Also, this isn't the best solution for humid environments since this may cause the nightstand to warp

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Only slightly less important than the bed, nightstands are essential bedroom furnishings. These functional tables retain your nighttime essentials while representing your style. If a sleek look and open shelving are a must, the Furinno 3-tier end table is a standout choice. With a wide tabletop and two spacious shelves, this tiered design has room for a water glass, reading specs, and then some. Made to withstand everything thrown at it, this table has lasting composite wood shelves and slender-but-sturdy plastic legs.

The Winsome Eugene accent table is a great selection for a classic aesthetic. Its vintagey vibe is crafted from enduring wood with two must-have storage compartments. Featuring a drawer and cabinet, this table will see to it that every item is accessible. Available in several color choices, this nightstand is hard to pass up.  

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