Vintage 1940s Nightstand
1940s American Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Nickel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
1940s French Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Giltwood
1940s American Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Birch, Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Glass, Wood
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Oak
1940s English Chippendale Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Glass, Wood, Birch, Elm
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Glass, Birch, Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood, Maple, Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Marble, Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Mirror, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Glass, Wood
1940s American Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Silver Leaf
1940s Swedish Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Walnut
1940s Mexican Rustic Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Iron
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Gold Leaf
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Glass, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Metal
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Bronze
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Glass, Mahogany, Elm, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Marble, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s French Rustic Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Marble
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Cherry
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Ash
1940s Czech Industrial Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Iron
1940s French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
20th Century American Federal Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Marble
1940s French Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Wood
1940s French Vintage 1940s Nightstand
Bronze
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Finding the Right Night-stands for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. 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. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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