What is a bedside table called?

A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.

How tall should bedside tables be?

There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.

What can you replace a bedside table with?

You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do you put on a bedside table?

The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.

Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?

Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?

The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table , the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand . Albert Hadley –trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

Mexican Bedside Table

Wicker Nightstand

Nightstand And Mexican

Brown Onyx Side Table

Cane Nightstand

Amber Onyx Bedside Table, Studio Gaïa

$3,272 / item

Amber Onyx Bedside Table, Studio Gaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

This sculptural bedside table by Studio Gaïa is carved entirely from Mexican amber onyx, a rare and precious stone known for its luminous depth and natural variation.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Red Onyx Bedside Table, Studio Gaïa

$2,595

Red Onyx Bedside Table, Studio Gaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

This collectible side table by Studio Gaïa is sculpted from rare red onyx, a semi-precious stone extracted from the mountainous quarries of Mexico. Richly veined in tones of terracot...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

$4,988Sale Price / set|20% Off

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of wood tables and surfaces inspired by the vast sand dune regions of the world.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona

$4,132Sale Price / set|20% Off

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of wood tables and surfaces inspired by the vast sand dune regions of the w...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Oak, Hardwood

Night Log Unique Bedside Table in Lacquered Reclaimed Tree Trunk by Panorammma

$4,344 / item

Night Log Unique Bedside Table in Lacquered Reclaimed Tree Trunk by Panorammma

Located in Geneve, CH

Night Log Unique Bedside Table in Lacquered Reclaimed Tree Trunk by Panorammma Dimensions: D 33 x W 40 x H 42 cm.

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

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Dumas Nightstand, Contemporary Mexican Design

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H 22 in W 27 in

Dumas Nightstand, Contemporary Mexican Design

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The wicker caning and the carpentry are made by Mexican craftsmen. This bedside table is a contemporary Mexican piece and was originally designed for small spaces.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Dumas Nightstand Oak and Wicker, Contemporary Mexican Design

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H 17.7 in W 23 in L 17.7 in

Dumas Nightstand Oak and Wicker, Contemporary Mexican Design

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The wicker caning and carpentry are made by Mexican artisans. This bedside table has a brass handle that fuses with its Mexican contemporary style giving it a touch of elegance.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Customizable Modern Night Stand Dumas, Solid wood and wicker.

Sold

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 23.04 in

Customizable Modern Night Stand Dumas, Solid wood and wicker.

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The wicker caning and the carpentry are made by Mexican craftsmen. This bedside table is a contemporary Mexican piece and was originally designed for small spaces.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

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Mexican Bedside Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Mexican bedside table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Mexican bedside table — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage Mexican bedside table now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Mexican bedside table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Mexican bedside table, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Mexican bedside table over the years, but those crafted by Joel Escalona, ACOOCOORO and Casa Quieta are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mexican Bedside Table?

A Mexican bedside table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,618, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

Questions About Mexican Bedside Table

What is a bedside table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.
How tall should bedside tables be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
What can you replace a bedside table with?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What do you put on a bedside table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.
Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.