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 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.

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.

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Fabulous 40 s Lacquered Toile de Jouy Bedside Tables

$8,500

Pair of Mahogany Single Drawer Bedside Tables by Jansen

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Pair of mahogany single drawer bedside tables, with inlay on drawer and bronze fist form pull. By

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Vintage 1940s French Night Stands

Pair of Mahogany Single Drawer Bedside Tables by Jansen

Maison Jansen Large Black Lacquered, Two=-Drawer Side Tables or Bedsides

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, ile de france

Maison Jansen large black lacquered two drawer side tables or bedsides.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Maison Jansen Large Black Lacquered, Two=-Drawer Side Tables or Bedsides

$6,500

Pair of Art Deco Style Mahogany Bedside Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of masterfully crafted pair Art Deco style mahogany bedside tables. These nightstands are

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Mahogany Bedside Tables

$1,695

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bedside Table, 1941

Located in San Francisco, CA

Architectural casegood for bedroom or nook provides an austere and elegant accent to a likewise minimalist setting.

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Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bedside Table, 1941

$1,822

Pair of French Bedside Tables with Brass Lattice work

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French bedside tables with brass latticework detail and stretcher.

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Vintage 1940s French Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of French Bedside Tables with Brass Lattice work

$2,800

Pair of French Oak Single Drawer Parquetry Bedside Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of single drawer oak bedside tables, with gracefully curving front face, apron and back, the

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Vintage 1940s French Night Stands

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Oak

Pair of French Oak Single Drawer Parquetry Bedside Tables

$2,499

Pair of French Macassar Ebony and Marble Low Bedside Tables

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 1950'S French Macassar Ebony and Ebonized Two-Drawer Low Tables with Black Marble Tops.

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Vintage 1940s French Night Stands

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Macassar, Wood, Ebony

Pair of French Macassar Ebony and Marble Low Bedside Tables

$5,500

Magnificent French Bedside Tables Nightstands Rosewood and Walnut Louis XV, Pair

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A wonderful pair of French rosewood and burr walnut bedside cabinets / nightstands or side tables

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Night Stands

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Brass

Magnificent French Bedside Tables Nightstands Rosewood and Walnut Louis XV, Pair

$2,058 / set

Fabulous French Bedside Tables Nightstands Rosewood and Walnut Louis XV, Pair

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A wonderful pair of French rosewood and burr walnut bedside cabinets / nightstands or side tables

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Fabulous French Bedside Tables Nightstands Rosewood and Walnut Louis XV, Pair

$2,058 / set

Pair of Italian Maple and Vellum Bedside Tables in the Style of Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

A pair of light Italian vellum veneered maple bedside tables with saber legs, in the style of

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Vintage 1940s Side Tables

Pair of Italian Maple and Vellum Bedside Tables in the Style of Borsani

$5,095

Pair of Bedside Table Lamps by Fontana Arte, 1940s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite pair of table or bedside lamps from the 1940s. Produced by Fontana Arte, Italy. Each lamp

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Bedside Table Lamps by Fontana Arte, 1940s

$8,000

Small Coffee Table, Mini Bar or Bedside Table in Pine from Sweden, 1930s-1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A small coffee table, mini bar or bedside table in pine from Sweden. The table has storage space

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Small Coffee Table, Mini Bar or Bedside Table in Pine from Sweden, 1930s-1940s

$3,842

Gorgeous Pair of 1940s Silk and Brass Hollywood Regency Bedside Lamps

Located in Kingston, NY

This gorgeous pair of silk and brass Art Deco bedside Lamps captures the boudoir style of Hollywood

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Gorgeous Pair of 1940s Silk and Brass Hollywood Regency Bedside Lamps

$900

Pair of Italian Bedside Tables Nightstands Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1940

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of Italian designed bedside nightstand cabinets or side tables with lower double

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Italian Bedside Tables Nightstands Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1940

$4,462

Pair of Mirrored French Bedside Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of petite mirrored bedside tables with two drawers. The legs are ebonized black.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Night Stands

Pair of Mirrored French Bedside Tables

$2,950

Pair Vintage Art Deco Bedside Cabinets Tables By Utility Furniture, 1940s

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

A pair of stylish vintage bedside cabinets. British Modern Design - A pair of mid 20th century

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair Vintage Art Deco Bedside Cabinets Tables By Utility Furniture, 1940s

$433

Pair of Italian Sycamore Wood Bedside Tables, circa 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Italian sycamore wood bedside tables from the 1940s; marble tops are present day.

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Vintage 1940s Night Stands

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Marble

Pair of Italian Sycamore Wood Bedside Tables, circa 1940s

$5,400

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1940 Bedside Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940 bedside tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1940 bedside tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. 1940 bedside tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940 bedside tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern 1940 bedside tables are of considerable interest. Many 1940 bedside tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Axel Larsson, Bodafors and Paul Frankl produced popular 1940 bedside tables that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940 Bedside Tables?

Prices for 1940 bedside tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940 bedside tables begin at $267 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.

Questions About 1940 Bedside Tables

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 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.
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.