French Provincial Nightstands

There is a range of French provincial nightstands for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French provincial nightstands was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are all kinds of French provincial nightstands available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French provincial nightstands made by Louis XV designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Drexel each produced beautiful French provincial nightstands that are worth considering.

Prices for French provincial nightstands start at $465 and top out at $5,850 with the average selling for $1,694.

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.