Mission Nightstand

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mission nightstand for your home. Each mission nightstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. If you’re shopping for a mission nightstand, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mission nightstand — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mission nightstand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mission nightstand over the years, but those crafted by Paolo Buffa, Ernest Thompson and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.