15 Best Nightstands & Bedside Tables of 2025 for Stylish Bedrooms

After choosing a quality mattress and a good-looking, sturdy bed frame, the best nightstands are sleep companions that can pull the room together and keep your space clutter-free. These bedside tables also quietly infuse the bedroom with some interior design personality by way of their accessories (think decorative table lamps, catchall trays, or high-design alarm clocks).

Read on to learn more about the multifunctional nightstands that our editors use to elevate their nighttime setup across aesthetics, from maximalist metal picks like a bright yellow USM Haller side table to handsome wood and coastal cane options. Now, get ready to turn on the light, pick up a book, and get cozy in bed.

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Wooden Nightstands | Nontraditional Nightstands | Metal Nightstands | How We Chose | FAQs

Wooden Nightstands

AD’s social media manager Rebecca Grambone was impressed by the storage space and elegant design behind this Article nightstand, saying that “the wood of the Nera is super rich in color and smooth to the touch.” It also features a soft-close drawer that allows you to slide it shut late at night without waking up your bedfellow.

This midcentury-inspired two-drawer nightstand has a handsome shape that makes it ideal for most spaces. Details like sturdy metal legs and hidden drawer pulls give the piece an elegant feel. Plus, it’s part of West Elm’s wider Gemini collection, meaning the matching dresser, armoire, desk, and more are just a click away.

If you’re looking for a round nightstand to soften your space, look no further than the Tabitha from Urban Outfitters. AD PRO editor Mel Studach put it to the test and couldn’t sing its praises enough: “Not only does the slender form pair well with nearly any design aesthetic,” she said in her review, “but it offers two rotable sides: one closed off for minimalist, clutter-free vibes, and the other exposed for piled-on panache.”

This simple yet futuristic style will blend into the rest of the decor in your modern bedroom. If you love to leave your bedside reads or nighttime essentials out on display, this is the pick for you. If you aren’t into brilliant white, choose from hues like brown oak, walnut, light gray, or black.

The Thuma bed frame has been a top seller among AD readers for a few years now. We imagine fans of the sustainable furniture brand will be happy to accessorize their frames with these equally thoughtful Greenguard Gold Certified nightstands, available in walnut, espresso, or natural stains. A big plus: The nightstand doesn’t require any assembly and uses Japanese joinery techniques to get rid of the need for any hardware–a pull-out drawer slides into place without metal tracks for longevity. The smart touches don’t stop there. Need more height? Optional cork-padded legs can be provided. Worried about your belongings slipping and sliding off the smooth wood surface? Beveled edges keep things in place. Looking for more storage? A subtle bottom shelf allows for stacking anything you might need within reach.

This thoroughly modern rounded side table features shelving on all sides for displaying knickknacks and books, along with enough surface area up top to lay your morning coffee or late-night water carafe. It clocks in at just 20 pounds for easy transport and portability.

While it’s not technically a floating nightstand, the curved silhouette of the tabletop and the narrow legs do offer a faint optical illusion. The wood grain is also beautifully on display thanks to designer Leanne Ford’s attention to the clean lines of this design.

AD Pro senior editor Lila Allen is a fan of Avocado’s bedroom nightstand, calling out its spacious design and “grown-up” feel. “The drawer is amply sized (mine holds a shoebox of smaller items, a travel steamer, cords, and a few hand creams), and the opening on the bottom offers handy storage for books, shoes, or whatever else might need stowing away,” she says. And for the environmentally conscious, Avocado is a B-Corp brand that uses renewable energy at their factories and purchases carbon offsets for shipping.

Available in mango wood, this mushroom-style side table looks like it popped right out of a Mario game. While the spacious drawer will hold all of your out-of-sight essentials, the tabletop is large enough for a bedside lamp, a few favorite books, and that glass of nighttime water.

Nontraditional Nightstands

What this black nightstand lacks in storage, it makes up for in style. It’s a lovely accent for a small space that gives you enough surface for a pretty plant and candle. Designed in a darker shade of coal, it’s also available as a coffee table, should you want a matching moment.

For burl girls, any furniture item is an opportunity to get into it. Take it from senior design editor Sydney Gore, who first talked up the trend last year and owns a side table in a faux burl material. “Anyone curating natural vibes in their space will want to check out West Elm’s burl side table, which looks almost identical to pricier vintage designs,” she says.

True, it’s technically a nightstand, but we could see this working as an end table in your living room or home office too. The octagonal design is a fresh take, and the brushed brass bottom and knobs give this piece added sophistication. The tabletop is sealed with lacquer for protection. If you’re a fan of the style, definitely check out Anthropologie’s entire Quillen collection (which includes everything from entryway consoles to dining room tables).

The sweet scalloped details on this wicker side table make it a charming addition to our bedside table roundup. It’s all about style and storage with this piece, which is versatile enough to be placed in a living room, patio, or entryway. Whether you’re a coastal grandma or just want a slightly bohemian touch with natural fibers, this side table would make for a lovely nightstand. Tiffany Matthews, founder and lead designer of Motif Homes in Greensboro, North Carolina, recommends this particular table for a guest room and advises her clients to “avoid open shelving in primary bedrooms for a tidy appearance.”

This storage unit is one of Kartell’s most iconic designs and comes in a smattering of rich colors, from moss green and blush pink to a vibrant yellow and toffee brown. While it can quite literally be used in any room or corner of the house, it works wonders as a nightstand with plenty of storage potential. Organizers will love this option for its versatility and discreet storage that opens and closes for privacy.

Metal Nightstands

The Haller collection by USM may not be the cheapest option on the list, but it’s a classic of modern design beloved by designheads the world over. The form dates back to the early 1960s (designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer) and is still made in Switzerland today, coming in smaller sizes like the one seen here and longer shelving units with open and closed storage options. “Even on gloomy days, my USM Haller P nightstand is a sunny spot in my space,” says commerce editor Audrey Lee of her happy yellow companion.

This sexy modern nightstand combines sleek curves with a slim open pocket for storing one or two books. The curved legs give it some sturdy surfaces to sit on and the steel finish is one that you know will last you for years and years to come.

How We Chose

Over the years we’ve been testing bedside tables, we looked for pieces that embodied great style, had a fair amount of storage, and felt modern and functional. If construction was involved, we also considered how easy each piece was to setup and use (no sticking joints, no squeaky legs, or the like). Most of the picks on this list feature some kind of storage component, and many have been tested by AD editors themselves, though we sprinkled in a few more additions from some of our favorite retailers to consider if you want more options. Whether you favor closed or open storage, something louder or more subdued, there’s something for everyone on this list.

FAQs

What to consider before purchasing your nightstand

Your nightstand could be the inspiration for an entire bedroom or an accent piece that completes a space. Before you add one to your cart, here are a few considerations, courtesy of professional interior designers:

• Purchase your nightstands in tandem with other essentials. “There are three focal furniture pieces in every bedroom design: the bed frame, nightstands and dresser,” says interior designer Galey Alix of Galey Alix Design. Alix tries to source all of these at the same time to create as much cohesion as possible, starting with the bed frame. “Once I find a bed frame I love, I’ll keep it in my cart and source nightstands and a dresser that complement it.”
• Keep it level with your mattress. Take note of the dimensions of your potential nightstand, which should be the same or similar height to your mattress, says Brady Tolbert, a creative director and interior designer in Los Angeles. If the heights are off, it could make your nightstand more difficult to access or awkward to use.
• Explore non-traditional nightstand options. “If you’re adding a nightstand to a guest bedroom (or even your bedroom) mix it up by using a pedestal table versus a traditional nightstand,” Tolbert adds.