The bed may be the most important part of the bedroom, but the bedside table, also known as the nightstand, is no slouch, either, as far as utility is concerned. It’s the perfect place to put on a table lamp, an alarm clock, or your favorite sleep gadget, along with all sorts of other items you might need access to inside the bedroom. From your phone and its wireless charger to books and reading glasses, it’s the perfect spot for things you want easy access to all through the night to the time you wake up in the morning.
The best nightstands provide all the necessary room to accommodate your nightly essentials, all while complementing the overall look and feel of the bedroom. A good nightstand can really round out a bedroom’s aesthetics, on top of providing storage for a whole host of items you can reach for without having to get out from under the sheets.
Some nightstands put a premium on storage, giving you not just a tabletop, but additional drawers and shelves. Others keep storage space to a minimum, offering just a tabletop and little ease. Some nightstands offer more stylish designs, while other keeps things simple enough to blend in with any decor.
These are the best nightstands to keep your bedside organized and tidy.
17 Stories Dandrea
Pros
- Generous storage
- Tall shelf
- Classic styling
Cons
- Taller than usual
- Drawers are made of fabric
Dimensions: 33.5 x 22 x 11.8 inches (height x width x depth)
Materials: MDF, iron, various fabrics
Storage: One open shelf, two large drawers
At 33.5 inches in height, this is a little taller than your typical nightstand, so it might not be the perfect fit for your bedroom setup if your bed is situated a little too low. However, if the height isn’t an issue, this taller nightstand offers plenty of storage room to accommodate a whole load of stuff for the bedroom. The tabletop has enough space to fit a lamp, an alarm clock, and a couple other small pieces, while also giving you a tall middle shelf and two spacious drawers at the bottom. The shelf has side railings that you can use as bookends to hold some reading materials in place, while also making a nice place to hang wired earbuds or a charging cable. It is easy to put together, too, which is always a nice bonus.
Vasagle Bohoven Nightstand with Charging Station
Pros
- Retro aesthetic
- Integrated charging station
- Spacious storage
- Two color options
Cons
- Harder than usual to assemble
Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 13.8 inches (height x width x depth)
Materials: Engineered wood, solid wood, plastic
Storage: One drawer, one open shelf
We love the retro-style looks of this nightstand, whose aesthetics remind us of vintage old-time radios from way back when. It’s a unique look. Not sure if it’s intentional, but the woven drawer door paired with the boxy profile really gives that effect. There’s a decent-sized tabletop with enough room to fit a few bedroom items, the drawer below it, and an open shelf underneath, so you get a good amount of options for storage. The tabletop has walls on the sides and back, too, ensuring everything you place in it stays there. What really makes it stand out, though, is the integrated charging station, which gives you a pair of standard power outlets and two USB charging ports, sparing you from having to run a mess of charging cables to whatever you want to charge on the nightstand. Seriously, this is incredible value, especially with the integrated charging hub.
Decor Therapy Mid-Century Single-Drawer Side Table
Pros
- Chic styling
- Four color options
- Quick assembly
Cons
- Limited storage
Dimensions: 23.75 x 17.5 x 14.5 inches (height x width x depth)
Materials: MDF, solid wood, brass hardware
Storage: One drawer
If you like the look of vintage furnishings, then you’ll love the mid-century styling of this nightstand, with its tall tapered legs providing a swooping view right by the bedside. It just has that chic flair that’s very pleasing to find at this price range. There’s not much options in storage here, just the tabletop and a single drawer, so it’s really all about the nightstand elevating your overall bedroom aesthetic. We love the four color options, so you can choose whichever works best for your decor, as well as the easy assembly, since you simply have to screw the legs on to pre-drilled holes at the bottom of the drawer. It works well both as a nightstand and a living room side table, too.
Fenghua Glass Nightstand
Pros
- Made from gorgeous tempered glass
- Sturdy and very stable
- Unique aesthetic
Cons
- Glass can break with enough force
Dimensions: 24 x 14.5 x 16.5 inches (height x width x depth)
Materials: Tempered glass
Storage: Two shelves (one big, one small)
With its sleek all-glass construction, this nightstand just blends seamlessly in the room with its fully transparent build, almost making it seem like everything you have stored in it is just floating. It makes for a nice sight. The tempered glass is crafted into an S-shape, creating a small tabletop, a shallow shelf below it (sized to fit a book, an ebook reader, or a tablet), and a large shelf at the bottom. We love how thick and sturdy the glass feels, so you don’t need to worry about cracking it with a simple bump. The wide base keeps it very stable, too, ensuring it’s not going to be easy to knock over.
Nathan James Harper Modern Nightstand
Pros
- Multiple finish choices
- Stylish with a slight contemporary feel
- Comes with lifetime warranty
Cons
- Could have used extra shelf space at the bottom
Dimensions: 23.5 x 16 x 16 inches (height x width x depth)
Materials: Engineered wood, pine wood
Storage: Two drawers
Nathan James calls this nightstand a “mid-century modern” design. Yes, that sounds like an odd pairing of words, but we guess it works for what they’re trying to describe. It does have a styling reminiscent of mid-century designs like the Decor Therapy nightstand above, albeit with the legs sporting less of a vintage-style layout. We really like the contrast of colors between the frame and the legs/drawers, which gives it much more of that suave mid-century vibe they were trying to impart. Aside from the square tabletop, it also gets a pair of easy-glide drawers (with gold-colored handles) for better organization, giving you a handy place to store some bedroom essentials.
Haussmann Double Twist Stool Table
Pros
- Unique, gorgeous design
- Very sturdy (supports up to 850 pounds)
Cons
- Very limited tabletop and storage space
Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 12 inches (height x width x depth)
Materials: Walnut wood
Storage: One small shelf
Is this even really a nightstand? Well, they do list it as a stool/table, so it can technically serve as one. However, this is one of those pieces you pick up purely for the aesthetic, since it’s just a unique-looking piece that will look downright stunning anywhere you put it. There isn’t much room on the tabletop after you set down a lamp, although you probably can fit a few small things down at the bottom. It’s handmade from walnut wood, so this thing should be sturdy enough to last you a long time, so much so that the outfit claims it can support up to 850 pounds.
Urban Outfitters Tabitha Nightstand
Pros
- Unique cylindrical shape
- Round tabletop has sidewalls
- Available in three colors
Cons
- Wasted opportunity to add shelf at the bottom
Dimensions: 20 x 10.8 inches (height x diameter)
Materials: Oak wood, MDF, plywood
Storage: One open shelf
We love the shape of this nightstand, which takes on a cylindrical profile, albeit with one side open to give you some storage options. You can position the nightstand so the open section faces out, making it easy to access your items from the shelf, although you can also turn it around to put the storage in the back if you prefer a little discretion. The tray-like tabletop has sidewalls, ensuring any gear you put in it won’t accidentally get knocked over, so you won’t wake up to the sight of your phone or lamp lying on the floor after a restless night of sleep. It’s made from a mix of oak wood, plywood, and MDF, although we’re not sure which part uses which material. The whole thing feels sturdy, though, all while coming with three color options.
