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1. A stunning mid-century wooden nightstand that's the definition of elegance and grace, and that just might finally convince your parents (or yourself) that you're a real adult with real adult furniture. Seriously, I'm considering buying it solely for that purpose.
Promising review: "I first found this product on another furniture site and it was more expensive there. Imagine my surprise when I looked for it online on Amazon and found it for $30 cheaper! It looks exactly like the stock image and was incredibly easy to assemble! There was the drawer and on the bottom it had four placeholders to just screw the legs in. I ordered two, one for the bedroom and one for the living room, and it took me all of five minutes to assemble. It looks so chic and stylish in my bedroom as well as my living room. I would buy this again!" —Ellie Han
Get it from Amazon for $72.99+ (available in three colors).
2. A wooden nightstand featuring a push-to-open reversible door, a spacious cabinet, and an open back for your cords, that no one will suspect you got for way less than $100. 👀
Promising review: "Loving these nightstands. Needed something lower for a new platform bed, wanted a midcentury modern feel but didn’t want to drop several hundred dollars on each piece. I am shocked by the sturdiness and quality. Even my husband who hates self-assembled furniture really likes these nightstands. Will go with nearly all wood styles as it shows a variety of wood grains." —Paige
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in three colors).
3. A floating nightstand that's sure to be a conversation starter, even amongst the members of your house. I can imagine those conversations now: "Aren't you glad we bought this nightstand?" "Yes, yes I am."
Promising review: "These were a great buy! Super easy assembly and easy to mount to the wall. Total time with two people was probably 45 minutes between putting together and mounting. I keep my laptop and a few other knicknacks on the side. Get tons of compliments — mainly because not many people have floating nightstands. Would buy again!" —Jaydica M.
"I ordered two of these to use as nightstands and I absolutely love them! You can hang them to the height you want (say if your bed is lower or higher than normal). Easy to run the sweeper without having to move them. Would definitely recommend!" —Bonnie
Get it from Amazon for $66.26+ (available in four colors).
4. A slim, minimalist nightstand if you only have juuuust enough space in the corner to fit a nightstand (I'm looking at you, weird NYC floor plans) but don't want to compromise on style.
JV Home Design is a woman-owned home decor Etsy small biz based in Toronto!
Promising review: "The item arrived on time, and parts were clearly labeled and easily fit together. Assembly was a breeze and it functions exactly as expected. It is perfect as a side table for a bed that is very close to a wall and you need a small stand for electronics, night light, mug, etc." —Sammi
Get it from JV Home Design on Etsy for $74.67 (available in a right- or left-facing orientation).
5. A three-tier nightstand featuring two platforms and a fabric drawer so if you're running out of storage in your bedroom and have started to despair that you're slowly going to be overtaken by sheer... stuff, well despair no more!
Promising review: "Love them! So easy to assemble. Didn’t need a single tool that wasn’t included. They gave me an extra of each screw and nut just in case. Wood is not flimsy, very solid. The whole thing is very light but the feet don’t let it slide around once it’s placed. Confident it will hold a lot of stuff. The fabric drawer is very sturdy and not like the cheap collapsible you can buy at department stores." —Sierra W.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).
6. A steel grid two-cube kids' nightstand for easily storing all their toys and knickknacks inside, getting their stuff off the floor, and storing all their fave nighttime books in one place.
Promising review: "I bought this for my daughters' bedroom refresh a couple of months ago and it was perfect between their two twin beds! We’ve since rearranged their room again and now have room for a second, so I’ll be reordering another once they’re in stock! Worth noting: the color gold is not as bright as pictured, but is still lovely!" —Amanda
Get it from Crate & Barrel for $99 (available in two colors).
7. A farmhouse drawer nightstand that comes in a beautiful rustic gray and pewter-tone hardware, which is a fancy way of saying that whoever sees this nightstand will think you spent a lot of money on it.
8. A handcrafted rattan nightstand for when you've got minimal space in your bedroom but still want to exude bold boho vibes that will make your room ultra memorable.
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous end table. I’m using this as a nightstand in my guest bedroom and it matches my bohemian decor really well. The wicker design on the top of the nightstand is really pretty too. I like that you can store items in the bottom part if needed. This table is also very lightweight, which makes it so easy to move. It also arrived fully assembled so all I had to do was take it out of the box and put it where I wanted it. I highly recommend this table if you have a bit of a bohemian, fun, colorful home decor style like me!" —Travis1
Get it from Target for $80.
9. A colorful wall-mounted nightstand seemingly made for any hardcore minimalists who just need somewhere to put their book down before bed without having to go across the room. Or, in my case, a place to put my phone down when I inevitably tire of scrolling on TikTok.
Bosfori is a Georgia-based small biz offering super uniquely designed minimalist indoor furniture and decor.
Promising review: "Very pleased with the product I ordered. It fits perfectly and was easy to assemble." —angie golod
Get it from Bosfori on Etsy for $79 (available in five colors).
10. A low-profile two-drawer nightstand for when you don't want to spend hundreds on something you might replace in the future, but are sick of tossing your things on the floor when you sleep at night and not being able to find them when you wake up.
Promising review: "My big side dresser didn't fit next to my bed in my new apartment. I just needed a little something to put my phone, lamp, tissue, glasses, etc. on. This not only fits perfect, but has two very deep drawers to utilize. Super easy to put together and seems to be a sturdy little set of drawers. Very happy with my purchase." —Brandy Lahey
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in six colors).
11. A beautiful retro nightstand that looks like it's right out of the '70s and that I'm adding right now to the list of things I'm going to buy once I move into an apartment big enough to have a nightstand.
Bosfori is a Georgia-based small biz offering super uniquely-designed minimalist indoor furniture and decor.
Promising review: "A great product that was somewhat easy to set up." —Sarah Schneiderman
Get it from Bosfori on Etsy for $79 (available in five colors).
12. A wooden nightstand equipped with a drawer, a spacious open cabinet, and tapered legs to complete the rustic look you've been going for and make your bedroom look stylishly lived-in.
13. A tall nightstand with double the space, what with the two high platforms and two drawers so when you roll over half-blind in the morning you don't have to reach down and potentially fall out of bed.
Promising review: "Very cool piece. White cat loves to lay beside and admire it. As you can see, plenty of space for multiple bottles of water you don't finish plus other odds and ends. Side wiring is a nice place to loop phone charger so the demons under the bed cant get your hand when you're groping blindly for it at night. Cats love, demons hate. Win win." —Erin
"OMG! I just love these nightstands. They are so easy to put together and they are very sturdy. I love the height of them, not too high not too low. The extra storage at the bottom of the night stands are perfect!" —Anonymous
Get it from Wayfair for $81.99+ (available in two colors).
14. A BedShelfie bedside shelf you can clip right onto your bed —no relationship-ending assembly required, nor any bulky weight that you'll just stub your toe on on the way back form the bathroom.
Promising review: "I absolutely loved the ease of installation and the ability to reinforce the stability to fit the side rail of the bed perfectly. I was very pleased and surprised with the quality of this product. I purchased this to attach to my daughter's loft bed, so she would have a place to put her glasses at bedtime and any other little items she may have in her bed. I've received so many compliments, it matches the bed perfectly! I would definitely purchase this item again (but I know the one we have will last forever!). Thank you for such a wonderful product!" —elisha
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
15. A retro cabin-inspired nightstand with two USB ports, because we all can relate to the struggle of having to find an outlet behind the nightstand and then your cord gets all squished. Not with this baby!
Promising review: "Fabulous! This bedside table arrived with lightning speed. It was packaged extremely well. The legs were simple to put on; everything you need is sent with the table. The craftsmanship of this table is quality! The pictures do not do it justice. I would recommend this to everyone. In fact, I may purchase a second one once our move is complete, and I have the guest bedroom furnished." —Angela L.
Get it from Overstock for $141.19.
16. A mirrored nightstand that not only looks like it belongs in a Victorian mansion full of classy ghosts, but can serve double duty as a bedside table and an emergency reflection for when you need to get ready in a hurry.
Promising review: "Love this item! Perfect size for small spaces; looks amazing. I have received several compliments on the mirrored one that I purchased. It comes well packaged and already put together, all you have to do is put on the knobs and you are done. You will not be disappointed if you purchase one of these, they truly are beautiful and well made." —leanne Subjeck
Get it from Amazon for $143.89+ (available in 11 styles).
17. An industrial-inspired X-design nightstand you need to get if you've been putting off getting a nightstand for months, but you're now realizing that it's hard without one and you might as well bite the bullet.
Promising review: "This nightstand was very easy to assemble and came with extra parts, which I like. I also like the design; the drawer has no moving parts, which is great! (Other products I've purchased had flimsy metal and plastic tracks that fell apart after a couple of years.) The materials are good quality and seem like they will last, unlike other self-assembled furniture I've purchased in the past. I am very pleased with the quality and how nice it looks!" —msaintj
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three colors, and in an end table or cabinet style).
18. A set of two baby blue drawer nightstands you can buy together to make your room look like you actually put some effort into something other than having a mattress to sleep on.
Promising review: "LOVE these nightstands and am so glad I purchased. The color is vibrant and exactly what I wanted. Surprised that it came a lot faster than expected too! These pretty much came ready to go — only needed to attach the legs to the drawers. The drawers slide in and out easily and fit whatever miscellaneous items you need bedside. Highly recommend. It’s a great value for the price you pay!" —Roberta
Get a set of two from Amazon for $145.99.
19. A minimalist wooden nightstand which reviewers say works great for lower-profile beds and for those who want a nightstand that's the physical embodiment of ~calm~.
20. A drawer nightstand available in vibrant pastel colors and featuring what looks like two smaller drawers but is REALLY just one big drawer just begging for you to shove all your tchotchkes into.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this nightstand. It is very sturdy and very easy to put together. It is a great height and will go great in a bedroom. You can see the difference in size of other nightstands. Again I absolutely love this." —Rachel
Get it from Wayfair for $149.99+ (available in five colors).
21. An industrial-style nightstand made with a low storage drawer that's as functional as it is pleasing to the eye.
Promising review: "Cute little stand! Pretty easy to assemble and looks great beside my guest bed. For the money, it seems like a good durable piece of furniture." —Bethany Y.
Get it from Overstock for $95.99 (originally $119; available in three colors).
22. A contemporary black nightstand made with sturdy drawers that aren't made of fabric (imagine that!), giving your room a classed-up feel even though you spent under a hundred bucks.
Promising review: "I love this little nightstand. It goes perfect with my room and my new bed I bought! It came with 1,000,000,001 pieces but it only took about 20 mins for me to put it together! It's really a solid nightstand, sturdy, with a clean modern look to it. Added a nice gold lamp and my small globe as accent pieces and I'm loving it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $71.90.
23. A classy, nautical-inspired farmhouse-style nightstand I can only describe as cozy as hell — the kind of bedroom furniture piece that makes one feel right at home.
Promising review: "These nightstands are just amazing and are really sturdy and good material, look just like the pictures and are great value for money. They go perfectly with the decor of our bedroom and they turned out to be just what I had in mind. They even arrived earlier than expected, just slightly time consuming in terms of assembly but had good detailed instructions. Just love these and never getting rid of them!" —AmazUser
Get it from Amazon for $102.19.
24. A floating nightstand made for those who just don't have the room or bandwidth for another piece of furniture in their bedroom, but still feel like they deserve the luxury of having somewhere to rest your morning mug of coffee.
Promising review: "Allowed me to have extra storage without compromising space in my small room! 10/10 recommend." —Persons123356
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
25. A high-tech nightstand — yes, they make high-tech nightstands apparently — that has a BUILT-IN LED lamp, a wireless charging station (WIRELESS CHARGING!!!!!), and three outlets. I'm not sure how you could ask for more from a nightstand, TBH.
Promising review: "I love everything about this thing. The ease of assembly (required one person, no tools, no mechanical aptitude); the height of the table and the lamp — it's perfect for reaching things and reading in bed, with easy to reach switch, even with a pleasantly warm 60-watt equivalent LED bulb included; it's very sturdy and it looks great. Plus I love the wireless charging area on table's surface — I didn't even know about that when I bought it — and the two USB ports plus one AC port on the front. There is nothing I don't like about this table/lamp combo." —K. V.
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in two colors).
26. A mid-century wood nightstand built with a rattan drawer that's durable, useful, easy to assemble, and above all, will look darn stinking cute in your bedroom.
Promising review: "Nice little midcentury style nightstand that's easy to assemble and looking great! Really looking for something like this for a while, but all of them are too expensive — until this one! Great quality and value. I'm waiting for my new bed to arrive and may decide to buy another one to match on the other side of the bed.😁" —Wes
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
27. A C-shaped side table nightstand designed to make it as convenient as possible to do your bedroom activities 👀 — eating your favorite snacks in bed, of course!
28. A round nightstand reviewers say is outstanding in a child's room, since it comes in cute pastel colors and is able to securely store all their mountains of stuff in one place.
It is on the smaller side, so make sure to check out the dimensions before buying for an adult!
Promising review: "This was the perfect nightstand for my 5-year-old’s room. She loves that she can have her favorite stuffies under it and her water and lamp right by her bed now. I ordered her the blue and it came in and is in her room now. I ordered the white as well for my 3-year-old and hers will be in today. They’re affordable and really didn’t take long at all to put together. I like that the storage basket is held by metal ledges on the legs and it doesn’t look like it’ll lose it’s shape at all." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.64 (available in four colors).
29. A one-drawer nightstand constructed with real hardware accents, since it's about time you stopped using your office chair as a nightstand and make the upgrade you deserve.
Promising review: "I ordered two of these nightstands. They are extremely easy to put together. Instructions are easy to follow. They look great in my room and they shipped very fast. Very satisfied." —Jennifer T.
Get it from Overstock for $80.99+ (originally $89.99; available in six colors).
30. A tall two-drawer nightstand you'll fall in love with each and every evening as you roll over to turn the lamp off, or put down your cereal bowl, or fling your reading materials onto with the utmost ease.
Promising review: "Perfect bedside table, exactly what I was looking for! These seem very sturdy and well made and weren’t too hard to put together. I bought two, so the first one took a little longer to figure out, but by the second one I had it down and put together quickly. The drawers move smoothly and have plenty of space for various items and I love the little shelf for small bedside items (ie. a book, lotion, remotes, phone...). Overall I highly recommend these nightstands!" —Kellie Sullivan
Get it from Amazon for $116.39+ (available in four styles and six colors).
31. A retro industrial side table exuding major steampunk vibes, so you can sleep soundly knowing you have the coolest nightstand anyone's ever seen.
Promising review: "I picked this up at a great sale price and liked the reviews. I'm completely in love with it. The locking bar works just as it does on a full-sized overseas container, and you can lock it if you want. There's a shelf inside as well. It comes with four little feet that you can screw into the top corners if you'd like to put your own wood or glass tabletop on it. If I can find some small Kronos stickers I'm adding them for even more realism. Very happy with it!" —Lisa B.
Get it from for The Apollo Box for $208.32 (originally $297.98, available in eight colors).
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