2023 Buyers Guide: 20 Best Mid Century Modern Nightstands

2023 Buyers Guide: 20 Best Mid Century Modern Nightstands

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Bedrooms are as crucial as any other room in the house but are often overlooked for decorating. Why not create a space that reflects your style and personality? The bedroom is where we go to relax, unwind, and get some much-needed rest.

Nightstands are just about the most underrated part of a bedroom furniture set. You can use them to hold items near your bedside, charge your phone, provide light for reading, and tie together the whole look of your room! Something so cozy-feeling about having your side table set up just right makes any bedroom feel like home sweet home.

We've put together a list of the top 20 mid century modern nightstands to help you achieve your best bedroom.

1. Grady 2 - Drawer Solid Wood Nightstand

The 2-drawer nightstand is a perfect addition to your bedroom's decor. Crafted from solid wood, it features a clean-lined rectangular body with a beveled front set on four flared, tapered legs for a retro silhouette.

Double drawer front sits on roller drawer guides with black button handle offer space for stashing bedside table essentials.

At 24" high and 20" wide, this nightstand is sized to fit into most bedrooms with high beds easily. Partially assembled; includes instructions and is the perfect table for a small space.

2. Mid Century Nightstand, Acorn

Cedar-lined with a midcentury look, this acorn mid century style bedside table is the perfect spot for your phone, tablet, and lamp.

The charging version has USB and power outlets to charge your phone. Pair them to elevate your look instantly.

3. Nera Walnut Nightstand

The Nera Nightstand dresses up your bedroom with stylish woodgrain, spacious drawer and shelf space, and no-assembly-required soft-close drawers.

The piece can fit between two twin beds or add two to either side of a king bed.

Rewarded with a 2012 Good Design Award, the nightstand is made of oak and birch, giving it a warm appearance.

4. Alyssa 29.5" Tall 2 - Drawer Nightstand

This two-drawer nightstand brings a mid-century modern design to your main bedroom or guest room.

Its frame is made from solid and engineered wood in various finishes to choose from, including walnut and maple, and it has sleek, tapered legs for a retro-inspired look.

Two drawers feature brass-finished knobs that are removable and open up to reveal space for remotes, reading glasses, and books. Open shelf space is great for magazines and organizational baskets.

5. Marte Nightstand

Take your mid century modern style to new heights with this minimalistic Rattan Basket Drawer Nightstand. This stylishly tapered nightstand is topped with woven rattan and features a front drawer finished with a woven rattan front.

At 16 inches high, it's perfect for tucking beneath a platform bed; pair it with the Meiko Platform Bed Frame + Marte Storage Cabinet for an easy-breezy modern bedroom set, all sold separately and exclusively from Urban Outfitters.

6. Middlebrook Notto Mid-Century 2-Drawer Nightstand - Dark Walnut

Organize and simplify bedside table essentials with this mid century inspired nightstand.

Constructed of solid MDF and laminate with tapered metal legs, this stylish nightstand has two spacious drawers and is perfect to house the current book you're reading, your phone and tablet chargers, TV remotes, and more.

This versatile nightstand will complement your contemporary headboard and become an instant favorite from your interior designer of modern furniture in your modern home.

7. Alton Cherry 26" Nightstand

You'll love the tailored design of this nightstand. Featuring tapered legs and understated hardware, it has a sleek profile.

This warm cherry finish enhances the nightstand's casual mid century vibe.

Pair this bedroom set with a floor mirror to make your bedroom feel spacious and lively.

8. Gertz 24" Tall 1 - Drawer Solid Wood Nightstand

This nightstand is crafted from Brazilian pine wood and features one drawer with wooden glides to create clean lines.

The piece serves as a place to tuck away loose odds and ends or provides more storage space when you need it in your bedroom or home office.

It will be the glue to your mid century modern decor and can fit into various color schemes due to its neutral hue. Pair with a bedroom chest to complete the look.

9. Williams 2 - Drawer Nightstand

This two-drawer nightstand has retro appeal with mid century modern flair.

Its clean silhouette and tapered, flared feet bring a clean, elegant look to any space. Skip the setup and get ready for some good nights' sleep.

With dovetail joinery and drawers that glide smoothly on ball bearings, it offers you the same quality you'd expect from a fine piece of furniture but at an affordable price that lets you bring it home today.

10. Lifestorey Ana 3-Drawer Nightstand - Oak

 The Ana three-drawer nightstand is a stylish addition to your bedroom decor.

Crafted from MDF with rubberwood veneers in your choice of an oak or white finish, this piece features sturdy tapered legs, and antique brass drawer pulls.

The three plywood drawer sides with metal glides provide plenty of space for books, magazines, and nighttime essentials, making this nightstand functional and stylish.

11. Quincy Charging Nightstand

This mid century modern-inspired nightstand retains the look of its forbearers with clean design, tapered sides, and wood construction.

The open shelf space provides versatility for any décor, while the sculpted drawer fronts add a sculptural dimension.

USB charging outlets let you power your devices from the bedside, and hidden electrical ports help keep the charger out of sight.

12. Quinn Lacquer Nightstand, Haze, Wood/White

This West Elm nightstand features a kiln-dried wood frame, sturdy metal legs, and rustic wood drawer fronts inlaid with fluted wood right at your bedside.

13. Margot Raffia Nightstand

Woven of raffia, a material that adds warmth to the bedroom, this nightstand adds both storage and visual interest to the space. Its two drawers offer ample space for bedside essentials.

Each piece is subtly unique due to natural variations in the handwoven material.

The nightstand is finished with metal legs and drawer pulls in a beautiful light bronze tone.

14. Hillenbrand 24" Tall 1 - Drawer Nightstand in Dark Walnut

A classic mid-century modern nightstand with angled lines and no-knob drawers for a minimalist look, the Angled Nightstand offers storage and streamlined style.

Whether you use this stylish piece to stage beside your bed or your sofa, you can be sure that it brings both storage and streamlined style to any room in your home.

15. Lenia

Lights out. Keep your jammies and midnight snacks close by in the Lenia 2-drawer nightstand.

Featuring solid wood construction with an open-top shelf, this contemporary-style piece is the perfect place to put your impressive collection of books at your bedside.

Solid wood curved handles finish the work off beautifully.

16. Jaxon Nightstand

This bedside table provides a lovely platform for your belongings with an understated mid-century modern design and crisp coloring.

Features a roomy top shelf and a spacious drawer with a matching pull, propped on four flared legs, perfect for storing books, magazines, bottles of lotion, stacks of notebooks, and more!

Pair this piece with a statement rug and your bedroom will thank you later.

17. Lafontaine 24.4" Tall 2 - Drawer Nightstand in Brown

This nightstand's warm natural finish and cane-like mesh-panel woven fronts make it an attention-grabbing addition to your primary suite bedside.

Two spacious drawers provide essential storage for blankets and reading material, while the two doors offer a convenient spot to tuck away your alarm clock or phone.

18. Wooden Nightstand

You'll find so many reasons to love this wooden nightstand. It is crafted using the finest Acacia wood from the Mekong Delta, and it boasts an easy-to-assemble design.

This mid century modern nightstand is the perfect addition to make your bedroom the cozy dreamland you have always wanted.

19. Seb Nightstand

Seb is a collection from Castlery of classic pieces thoughtfully crafted and made to create a warm, homey atmosphere.

This nightstand is large enough to hold a statement lamp for reading your favorite book before drifting off to sleep.

20. Asher Single Drawer Nightstand

The Asher Night Stand smoothly blends a walnut veneered Danish teak-inspired top with an elegant solid American walnut base.

The tapered solid American walnut legs are hand-brushed with copper detail and provide visual support for the Asher piece.

The drawer case gradually tapers 45 degrees down into the drawer and is crafted in solid wood.

Final Thoughts

Nightstands can be used for storing things like books and magazines that you like to keep by your bedside, so you can easily access them before going to sleep or when you wake up in the morning.

You can also put lamps on top of them if needed for extra light in your bedroom.

To complete your bedroom aesthetic, you will need a nightstand or two. The result is a room that feels cozy and retro but also has a sleek, contemporary edge.

Let us know your favorite pick in the comments below!

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