All the Best Nightstands We’ve Ever Written About

Strategist contributor and interior designer Laetitia Wajnapelwanteda versatile nightstand that could double as aside table, and this Tangkula model fit the bill — her family has used it as alaptop stand,desk,cat perch, and more. She says she was drawn to its C-shape and mid-century Scandinavian look with a circular white tabletop and minimalist birch legs that remind her of Alvar Aalto’sstoolsorarmchairs. It also comes with a removable fabric panel (with a small pouch for extra storage) that installs between the legs (thatscrewin easily with the included Allen wrench and two screws, Wajnapel says).

For a statement option, thiswell-reviewedHausmann nightstandis shaped like a helixlike twist and is carved from one solid piece of walnut-brown wood. Reviewers say they like how it looks alone as an eye-catchingstoolor paired with aglasstabletop for more room and a high-contrast look. Note that because every item is handmade, each is unique and will have slight variations in the design and grain.

Although Strategist contributor Billy Domineauusesthis utilitycartas a bathroom storage piece, he says it’s equally at home as abar cart,spice rack, workshoporganizer, or nightstand. The coated-steel stand has four wheels for easy maneuvering and an adjustable middle section you can raise or lower to fit items of different heights. Domineau says similarly priced carts often use thin metal grates and easily breakable plastic fasteners, while the Råskog “can stand the test oftimewhile sporting an elegant, slightly futurist look.”

“This table WOWED us. The quality, the sturdiness is out of this world,” one reviewersaysof Fenghua’s S-shaped nightstand. The versatile glass piece can be used vertically withshelvesfor storage, or it can be turned into acoffee tablewith a slotholderif flipped horizontally. And the surface only takes seconds to clean with a simplewipe-down.

In a previous version of this story, one reviewersaidDécor Therapy’s walnut-colored nightstand is shockingly well built for the price. “They’re 100 percent wood — no particle board, not even for thedrawerbottoms — and completely sturdy,” he says. “The piece is absolutely beautiful and it’s functional too,” a second buyer writes of the table, which has one drawer, black hardware, and tapered legs. She says that “it was incredibly easy to put together and embodies the modern retro-revival of ’60s minimalist furniture … I now have two.”

This well-reviewed Awasen mid-century nightstand is similar to Décor Therapy’s, with one drawer and tapered legs, but it’s more affordable by $20 and the top piece is made ofrattan. “Its clean lines, natural walnut finish, and solid wood legs create an elegant and timeless look that enhances the overall aesthetic of myroom,” one reviewersays, while the material “adds a unique touch to the design, providing both visual interest and texture.” Another buyer says the table was simple to put together and the wooden legs felt good quality — they’re also unlikely to scratch the floor, since the feet have nonslip pads.

This wooden nightstand comes in more than ten hues (like vibrant coral and cobalt blue) and is an instant way to brighten up a plain room. With a top drawer and two bottomshelves, the table has amplestoragespace, and its narrow silhouette means it can fit in tight areas. Reviewerssayit’s solid and easy to assemble with one saying “there’s no wiggling in the joints or where it’s screwed together. There were no issues with missing pieces or hardware, and it became a table in less than an hour.” If you prefer a more natural finish, the table also comes in a few wood-stainfinishes.

If your aesthetic leans more minimalist than colorful, thistransparentacrylic nightstand is a sleek and sophisticated choice. You can pick from several table tops, such as rectangular and round trays, and a curved-lip surface (the size and price varies). Every option comes with foldable legs, which are useful for storage. Onegrandmothersaysshe uses it for hergrandchildrenand herself when she servessnacks, especially sincespillsstay in thetray. “It’s very thick and sturdy and easy to use,” she says. “It looks very elegant.”

If metal is more your style, thisgold-finish side tableis made from coated steel, meaning it’s rustproof and easy to wipe clean. The stand has two tiers and a lip around each shelf to prevent anything from falling off, and because they’re removable and the legs are collapsible, you can neatlyfoldthe whole thing away. It also comes in black and white.

This metalchestwith a wooden tabletop and fabric drawers from mDesign is small but roomy. One reviewersaysthe drawers are deep but not too long or wide, so the stand fits well in any sizeroom, and another says she appreciates that they’re sturdy and spacious for their size. “I was able to fit roughly 100diapersand four packs ofwipesin the drawers,” she says. “Worth it!” Many say the stand looks more expensive than the price suggests, and a few say assembly is as simple as screwing the wooden surface on the metal frame and inserting the drawers.

For even more storage, in a previous version of this story, we called this durable side table — with two square drawers that fit side by side and two rectangular drawers that span the width of thedresser— the best-rated nightstand. It’s well reviewed with buyers saying they like the sophistication of the mahogany wood-grain laminate top and black metal scroll header and frame. “It is so beautiful in person,” onesays. “I would buy this again and I will if I have use for another.”

In a previous version of this story, one reviewersaidthat these matching industrial nightstands with black steel frames and a rustic wood top are great value for the price. “Easy to assemble, very sturdy, and the laminate wood-grain surface iseasy to wipe offwithout worry about ruining real wood … At this price for two, they were a steal,” they said. Plus these little tables are heavy-duty — they can support up to 44 pounds, and the two sturdy mesh shelves underneath can be positioned flat or slanted to carry an additional 11 pounds each.