Nightstands and Bedside Tables

A nightstand is more than just a place to set your glass of water or lamp; it's a storage solution and reflection of your personal style; a small but essential touch that can tie your room together. Whether you’re searching for a coastal-inspired white nightstand or a colorful bedside table, it's important to keep functionality in mind. If storage is essential, choose a nightstand with drawers to keep wardrobe and personal items tucked away. If you’re prone to stacking books or like to keep your favorite accessories at hand, consider a large bedside table with ample surface space to suit your personal needs. Many Bassett nightstands also feature built-in power strips with USB ports to charge your devices with a clean, clutter-free look.

Many people choose to coordinate their custom nightstands with their bed and dressers to create a streamlined, harmonious look, but it is not necessary. Whether you're aiming for a simple, serene aesthetic or a sophisticated, unexpected look for your bedroom, the right nightstand can set the tone. Add a chic twist to your look with Bassett Caspian chairside tables. Hand-wrapped in luxurious indigo leather and featuring three drawers, they deliver all functionality you need from nightstands with the high-design aesthetic of accent tables. If you prefer the clean, coordinated look, shop the Bassett Copenhagen Collection for fine artisan-crafted wood nightstands, dressers and beds inspired by the details of Danish mid-century modern furnishings.

The ideal bedroom nightstand should be about the same as your mattress or slightly lower–around 24 to 28 inches tall. This ensures comfort when reaching for a lamp or other personal necessities while in bed. If your bed is particularly tall or has a shorter platform base, no worries. Bassett Furniture offers nightstands in various heights as well as accent tables with drawers that make perfect bedroom side tables.

The terms "nightstand" and "bedside table" are often used interchangeably, but there is a slight difference that separates them. Nightstands typically have multiple drawers and/or open shelf space for small items like books or electronics. Bedside tables are typically more petite and have only one drawer or no storage at all.

Yes, although end tables are designed for use as accents in living spaces, they can be used as bedroom nightstands if they match the decor and scale of the other furniture in the room. That said, there are differences between the two you should consider. Nightstands offer the utility of several drawers and are typically sized at the ideal height for bedside use, while end tables are generally meant to be used as accent tables, having little to no storage capacity.