TL;DR:
- A list of top nightstands with prices and brands.
- Features a variety of styles, materials, and storage options.
- Prices range from +$100 to +$3,000
- Available for purchase at various online retailers.
Nightstands play an important role in most bedrooms. They add aesthetic appeal and are where many of us keep our bedtime essentials, like reading materials, alarm clocks, charging stations, and a nightly glass of water. For that reason, the best nightstands combine form and function, pairing ample storage space with beautiful designs to enhance your bedroom’s look.
The List of the Best Nightstands
With the help of interior design experts, we have curated this list of the best nightstands to help you find the right one for your bedroom. Let's explore them!
1. Easy Edge

- Brand: Sundays
- Price: $520
This pretty little bedside table features a spacious drawer offering extra storage by the side of the bed. It is accented by narrow oak slats, giving it a warm textural appearance. It also comes in three different finishes, ranging from light to dark, so it can suit a wide variety of color schemes and interior designs.
Size: 16"D x 22"W x 16"H | Material(s): mix of solid wood, MDF, and oak veneer | Storage: Two drawers.
2. Prospect Nightstand

- Brand: Burrow
- Price: $459
This modern nightstand, available in an Oak or Walnut finish, features a classic design that will never go out of style. Made of MDF, it has ample storage space, including a drawer and open shelf, along with plenty of surface area to safely hold all of your bedroom essentials, like reading materials, a table lamp, and a glass of water.
Size: 20"D x 17.7"W x 24"H | Material(s): MDF | Storage: e.g. One drawer
3. The Nightstand

- Brand: Thuma
- Price: $445
Thuma doesn’t mess around when it comes to beautiful, long-lasting furniture, and this upcycled solid wood nightstand is no exception. The bedside table features Japanese joinery, eliminating the need for metal hardware, and comes with a lifetime warranty, a trustworthy testament to its quality. You can also choose to add legs for extra height or keep it as a lower-profile, more minimalist piece. Either way, it’s Greenguard Gold certified, which meets some of the world’s most rigorous third-party emissions standards.
Size: 17”D x 13"W x 20-24"H | Material(s): Solid wood | Storage: One drawer
4. Bluff Stack Nightstand

- Brand: Parachute
- Price: $800
Inspired by the bluffs of Big Sur in California, this stunning bedside table (which is equally at home as a living room accent table) rocks sumptuous curves and a warm, organic finish that will complement a variety of furniture and home décor styles. It comes in two finishes—Walnut and Oak—and features a unique push-button drawer that gives it a smart, streamlined appearance.
Size: 16"D x 22"W x 20.5"H | Material(s): MDF | Storage: One drawer
5. X Base End Table

- Brand: The Inside by Havenly
- Price: $509
This small yet mighty nightstand is a compact option that won't take up too much floor space. However, its X-design legs and elegant hardware still pack a stylish punch.
The bedside table with a single drawer has a warm wood finish and is also available in White, so it’s a great option whether you’re looking to add a wood or white nightstand to your bedroom furniture.
Size: 16"D x 19"W x 22"H | Material(s): MDF | Storage: One drawer
6. Elin 1 - Drawer Nightstand

- Brand: Birch Lane
- Price: $399
The 1-drawer nightstand combines form, function, and beauty in a delightful package. With its light and airy design, it not only adds a touch of elegance to your bedroom or guestroom but also provides ample storage.
Crafted from solid and manufactured wood, it is available in three colors: white, natural, and navy blue. It also features soft-close drawers and dovetail joinery for an extra touch of quality.
Size: 30'' H x 30'' W x 19'' D | Material(s): Solid and manufactured wood | Storage: One drawer
7. Baxley 1-drawer Nightstand

- Brand: Allmodern
- Price: $629
If you want to complement a contemporary or glam bedroom design, “Add some shape and form to your look with this black nightstand,” recommends Haley Beckham-Shetty. It also comes in White to suit many color schemes, and it features a sleek gold knob that punctuates it with a hint of high-end glamor.
Size: 18.1"D x 26"W x 22.1"H | Material(s): MDF and solid wood | Storage: One drawer
8. Minimalist 2-Drawer Nightstand

- Brand: Homary
- Price: $219,99
Crafted with clean lines and a sleek silhouette, it offers two spacious drawers for effortless organization of bedside essentials—keeping your space tidy and stylish. The gold-finished base and drawer handles add a refined touch, ensuring a statement piece that enhances any setting.
Size: 19,7"W x 15,7"D x 19,7"H | Material(s): Engineered Wood | Storage: Two drawers
9. Lenia Floating Nightstand

- Brand: Article
- Price: $199
A floating nightstand is a great option when you need to conserve floor space. “The negative space around the floating shelf can make a space look much larger and airier,” advises Madison Adam. Made with high-quality veneer and solid wood, “It has plenty of storage within the drawer for any bedtime items you want to tuck away.”
Size: 15.25"D x 19.75"W x 6"H | Material(s): MDF and solid wood | Storage: One drawer | Shipping: flat rate shipping starting at $49
10. Bradley 2 Drawer Nightstand

- Brand: Scout & Nimble
- Price: $1,349
This high-quality, two-drawer nightstand rocks gold hardware, making it perfect for a glam or contemporary bedroom design. It also features a sneaky pull-out tray underneath the top that nearly doubles its tabletop surface area, so if your nightstand tends to fill up, this beauty is perfect for you. Plus, “The open cubby provides additional space for styling as well. It’s one of our faves,” says Shoshanna Shapiro
Size: 17.75"D x 35"W x 27"H | Material(s): Solid wood and MDF| Storage: Two drawers
11. Dolly Modern Classic 2 Tier

- Brand: Kathy Kuo Home
- Price: $449
Recommended by Kathy Kuo herself, this sleek marble and metal nightstand is made with stainless steel, providing plenty of durability. The white marble is screen-printed with a Mondrian-inspired pattern, further elevating it with subtle sophistication. Keep the open shelf bare to show off the pattern, or add your favorite home decor to infuse it with your personal style.
Size: 16"D x 16"W x 24"H | Material(s): Metal and marble | Storage: Three drawers
12. Belle Nightstand

- Brand: West Elm
- Price: $159,20
“Add in a pop of color from this West Elm side table,” recommends Haley Beckham-Shetty. The narrow cylindrical nightstand has five beautiful hues and a relatively small footprint, so it won’t take up too much precious floor space. However, it boasts ample storage for its size, including a slide-to-close drawer and a top and bottom shelf, offering lots of styling potential.
Size: 15.4"D x 15.4"W x 24"H | Material(s): Metal | Storage: One drawer
13. O2 Two Drawer Nightstand

- Brand: Burke Decor
- Price: $499
Crafted from solid mango wood, the O2 Nightstand is as stylish as it is sturdy and it's ready to withstand your nightly wear and tear. Its warm tones and quirky drawer details scream personality, while the two roomy drawers are perfect for stashing away your bedtime essentials. This eco-friendly gem is made from sustainably sourced mango wood from trees that are done fruiting, so you can feel good about your purchase.
Each piece is one of a kind, flaunting its natural wood grain and knots, so your nightstand will be as unique as your dreams. You'll need to assemble it a bit, but this beauty is worth the effort for a fabulous bedroom upgrade!
Size: 22"W x 16"D x 22"H | Material(s): Mango wood | Storage: Two drawers
14. Shelby Nightstand

- Brand: Raymour & Flanigan
- Price: $519.95
This white nightstand has a modern farmhouse flair thanks to its distressed finished and antiqued hardware. Ideal for anyone who (like us) fills their bedside table with all sorts of nightly accouterments; the 3-drawer nightstand can keep reading materials and devices tucked neatly out of sight until you need them. Speaking of devices, this bedside table also has built-in outlets and a USB port, so you can easily plug in your phone, tablet, and bedside lamp.
Size: 18"D x 17"W x 30"H | Material(s): Solid wood and MDF | Storage: Three drawers
15. Rhian Coastal Beach Chest Dresser

- Brand: Kathy Kuo Home
- Price: $1,299
The Rhian Coastal Beach Tall Chest Dresser perfectly blends style and function. Crafted from solid mango wood and woven cane, this beauty is finished in a natural tone that complements any decor. It features three soft-close drawers with dovetail joinery and two doors that reveal removable and adjustable shelving for all your storage needs.
With convenient foot levelers and a drawer stop anti-tip rail, this dresser is practical and safe, especially for nurseries or kids' rooms—just remember to install tip-over hardware for extra peace of mind.
Size: 43.25"H x 33.5"W x 17"D | Material(s): Solid wood and MDF | Storage: Three drawers and two doors with removable and adjustable interior shelving.
16. Zagora Tasseled Nightstand

- Brand: Anthropologie
- Price: $498
Tasseled brass hardware gives this modern nightstand a unique edge, inspired by the regalia and decorated bridles of Moroccan horsemen. Meanwhile, beveled corners and chiseled wood add texture, while a lacquered tabletop helps protect the surface from spills and stains.
Size: 17.5"D x 26"W x 28"H | Material(s): Wood and MDF | Storage: Two drawers
17. Dillon Nightstand

- Brand: Pottery Barn
- Price: $699
Featuring a hidden drawer and two open shelves, this sleek bedside table will help you contain clutter and look great doing it. “I love how this nightstand has a drawer, as well as two spots to display any books you may want quick access to,” says Cathleen Gruver. It also comes with adjustable levelers to ensure it's strong and stable even on uneven surfaces.
Size: 18"D x 30"W x 26"H | Material(s): MDF and solid wood | Storage: One drawer
18. Vireo

- Brand: Article
- Price: $399
“For people who are looking for more storage space, I recommend the Vireo two-drawer nightstand,” says Madison Adam, Interior Design Services Manager at Article. The mid-century modern-inspired table has ample storage space with its two side-mounted, soft-close drawers, and it comes in two organic finishes—Walnut and Oak—so it can complement all sorts of bedroom furniture and home decor.
Size: 15.5"D x 20.5"W x 20.75"H | Material(s): MDF and solid wood | Storage: Two drawers
What Should You Consider When Buying Nightstands or Bedside Tables?
Style
For many of us, style is a top priority when looking for the right nightstand, so it’s one of the first things to consider before adding one to your cart. Your bedroom’s overall aesthetic can inform the right piece for your space. For instance, “A classic wood nightstand with drawers might be the perfect fit if you have a traditional bedroom,” says Kelly Smith. “But if your bedroom has a more contemporary feel, a metal or glass nightstand with clean lines might be a better option.” Meanwhile, a boho bedroom lends itself to organic, textural pieces with rattan accents.
“A classic wood nightstand with drawers might be the perfect fit if you have a traditional bedroom."
In addition to the nightstand’s style, consider its shape. “The most common shape is rectangular, but next in line are round or oval nightstands,” says Shoshanna Shapiro. “You might consider mixing shapes to add visual interest. Mixing is the key to a well-curated look.”
Speaking of mixing, while matching nightstand sets can be incredibly beautiful, no rule says you can’t mix and match two different bedside tables. In fact, according to Cathleen Gruver, doing so can enhance your design and make your room feel more spacious: “Sometimes when you have too many matching pieces, they can lump together visually and make a space feel more crowded than it is.”
But if you opt for a matching set, consider making it different from the rest of your bedroom furniture to give it a designer look: “I always recommend choosing a different style of bedside table than your dresser,” advises Haley Beckham-Shetty. “Doing so gives the room that true designer touch.”
Size
Size and scale are incredibly important when it comes to the right nightstand. “Going too small in a large space can make the room's scale feel off while cheapening the look” says Cathleen Gruver. And if you have a small space, adding a large nightstand can quickly overwhelm your design, making your space feel more cramped and crowded. “If your space requires smaller tables, consider mounting some sconces above them to eliminate the need for table lamps so that you can take advantage of the surface area.”
“Going too small in a large space can make the scale of the room feel off while cheapening the look."
When determining the right size, Shoshanna Shapiro recommends “Allowing for at least a 3-inch gap between the bed and any wall the unit may fit against. So if you have a 36-inch space, look for a unit no bigger than 30 inches.”
In addition to width, you should also consider the nightstand height that would be most convenient. “When you’re lying in bed, you never want to reach too far up or down to grab your book or take off your glasses,” says Haley Haley Beckham-Shetty.
Storage
If you’re anything like us, your nightstand tends to fill up with all kinds of stuff, from reading materials and glasses of water to phones, remotes, and chargers. If that sounds like you, look for nightstands with plenty of storage space. “I typically like to make sure any nightstand I spec has at least one drawer,” says Cathleen Gruver.
But if one drawer isn’t enough, you can find two-, three-, and even four-drawer nightstands on our roundup. In addition to drawers, you can use open shelves to keep clutter at bay or display design-enhancing home decor.
Material
Nightstands come in many different materials, from solid wood to glass, metal, and MDF. The right material for you depends on your needs. For instance, “Wood is a popular choice for nightstands, providing a warm and classic look,” says Keely Smith.
However, if you don’t habitually use coasters, you might want a different material since water can warp the wood. “Many wood and MDF nightstands will not do a great job of withstanding the damage that comes from leaving glasses of water or lotion on the surface,” says Shoshanna Shapiro. That said, if you have your heart set on a wood nightstand but worry about damaging it, “you can add a piece of glass to the top” to protect it from spills and stains, advises Shoshanna.
However, function isn’t the only consideration when choosing materials. Different materials have different looks. For example, “Metal and glass offer a modern and sleek aesthetic,” says Keely Smith, which lends itself to contemporary and glam bedrooms. Meanwhile, organic materials, like wood and rattan, are great for elevating the warmth inherent in boho spaces.
Budget
Finally, consider your budget. “Nightstands can range from very affordable to very expensive. Determine how much you're willing to spend and look for options within your price range,” advises Mike Semegen. Fortunately, you can find beautiful nightstands at every price point, so you never have to feel like you’re priced out of great style.