The nightstand is small but does heavy lifting. It holds the lamp you read by, the book you are halfway through, and the glass of water at two in the morning. This collection of bedside tables runs from compact drawered designs that hide the clutter to sculptural open pieces that read as furniture in their own right, in lacquer, wood, and softly glamorous detailing made to sit beside the bed. Browse the nightstands below, then read our guide to height, storage, and pairing them with your bed.
Most Viewed Nightstands
How to Choose a Nightstand
Aim for a top roughly level with the top of the mattress, give or take a few centimetres, so the lamp and your phone are within easy reach when you are lying down.
Drawers hide chargers, readers, and bedtime clutter for a calm surface, while an open shelf suits a minimalist who keeps only a book and a lamp on show.
A matched pair frames the bed with symmetry and calm. Mismatched nightstands feel collected and relaxed. Both work, as long as the heights are close.
A wide bed wants a nightstand with enough surface to balance it, while a small room may prefer a slim design or a wall-hung table that frees the floor.
Storage, Finishes and Forms
One or two soft-close drawers that keep the bedside calm and the essentials out of sight.
Sculptural pieces with an open shelf, lighter in a room and easy to style with a book and a lamp.
High-gloss and satin lacquers that catch the lamplight and lend a glamorous edge to the bed.
Warm timber, stone tops, and metal detailing for a bedside that feels grounded and tactile.
Which Nightstand Is Right?
Finished for the Bedside
A nightstand is judged up close, by lamplight, which is why detail matters so much. Capital brings the glamorous, finely finished bedside tables that turn a small piece into jewellery for the bedroom. Flou offers nightstands designed to live beside its celebrated beds, in the same quiet, considered language. CPRN adds classically luxurious designs in lacquer and veneer, while Gervasoni and Bonaldo contribute more contemporary, sculptural takes. Buy a pair to frame the bed, or mix for a collected look. Melaaura can also source a nightstand to match an existing bed or finish.
By the Bed
Symmetry by the Bed
A matched pair of drawered nightstands frames the bed and keeps the surface clear but for a lamp and a book.
The Sculptural Bedside
A single open-shelf design reads as a small sculpture, lighter and more relaxed than a closed cabinet.
Glamour in the Detail
A lacquered nightstand catches the lamplight and lifts the whole corner of the room.
Luxury Nightstands & Bedside Tables: Designer Pieces in Los Angeles
A nightstand is often the quietest piece in a bedroom and sometimes the most overlooked. But in a well-designed space, the right nightstand does more than hold a lamp. It brings structure. It anchors the bed. It gives the room its finishing line.
At Melaaura, our collection of luxury nightstands and bedside tables is sourced from designers who understand this. Every piece is built with the same material standards as the bed it sits beside precise joinery, hardware that moves silently, finishes that hold their quality over years of daily use. These are not mass-produced afterthoughts. They are foundational pieces, and they are made to last.
Luxury Nightstands by Brand, Flou, Meridiani, Bonaldo & Natevo
Flou Gentleman night tables, available in high or low configurations, coordinating with the Gentleman bed collection. The proportions are refined, the drawer fronts available in fabric or leather, and the overall presence is exactly what a considered bedroom requires: understated authority.
Natevo Chiaro di Luna, a bedside table with warm, dimmable LED lighting built directly into the structure. No lamp required. The Chiaro di Luna is the defining Natevo piece for bedroom environments, it creates a glow that is part of the furniture rather than added to it. For bedrooms where atmosphere matters as much as function, there is nothing else quite like it.
Bonaldo Moneypenny , a cylindrical sliding-drawer nightstand designed by Mauro Lipparini. Available with optional casters for repositioning. One of the most architecturally considered bedside pieces in the collection, it reads like sculpture and functions like a perfectly engineered cabinet.
Meridiani Foglio, slim, architectural, and quietly sculptural. Coordinates naturally with Meridiani’s bed range and works equally well as a standalone statement piece. The kind of nightstand that makes a bedroom look like it was designed by someone who knew exactly what they were doing.
All pieces are available made to order in custom finishes and materials. Trade pricing available on request.
Luxury Bedside Table Styles, Floating, Freestanding & with Drawers
The right nightstand configuration depends on how you use the space beside your bed and how you want it to look.
Freestanding nightstands with drawers are the most practical choice, soft-close drawers, solid bases, and a surface for a lamp, a book, and a glass of water. For rooms where storage matters, a luxury bedside cabinet with two or three drawers keeps the room tidy without requiring additional furniture.
Floating and wall-mounted bedside tables create a visual lightness that works particularly well beside low-profile platform beds. No legs means no visual interruption at floor level, the room reads cleaner and more expansive. Particularly effective in smaller bedrooms or rooms with statement floors.
Open-shelf bedside tables add a layer of accessibility and display. Books, objects, and lighting accessories remain visible and within reach. The right choice for minimalist bedrooms where everything on the surface is intentional.
Nightstands with integrated lighting: the Natevo range introduces a fourth category that most retailers don’t carry at all. Bedside tables where the light is engineered into the piece itself, creating atmosphere without a separate lamp and keeping the surface free.
Materials, Wood, Marble, Metal & Lacquer
Material determines how a nightstand reads in a room and how it wears over time.
Wood, walnut, ash, and oak are the most requested. Dark walnut reads rich and warm; natural ash and light oak suit Californian interiors and rooms with an organic, light-filled aesthetic. Solid wood construction ages well and holds its structure over years of daily use in a way that veneered or engineered wood alternatives do not.
Lacquer, matte or gloss, lacquered nightstands are the right choice for modern and contemporary bedrooms. Matte lacquer in warm neutrals reads quietly sophisticated. High-gloss lacquer in black or white makes a deliberate statement. Both are available in custom colours across most of the brands we carry.
Metal frames, brushed steel, bronze, and powder-coated metal bases give a nightstand a more graphic, architectural quality. Often paired with a stone or wood top for material contrast. The Bonaldo Moneypenny’s metal structure is a reference point here.
Marble and stone tops, a marble-topped luxury bedside table adds a surface material that no other finish replicates. Cool to the touch, visually rich, and available in a wide range of stone types from white Carrara to warmer travertine tones.
How to choose the right nightstand height and size
A nightstand should sit within two to three inches of your mattress height,close enough that a glass of water or a book is within easy reach without stretching. For standard beds (25-30 inches from floor to mattress top), a nightstand between 24 and 28 inches is ideal.
For low-profile platform beds which are common across Flou, Meridiani, and Bonaldo’s ranges,a lower nightstand of 20-24 inches keeps the sightline clean and the proportions balanced. Placing a tall nightstand beside a low bed creates a visual imbalance that works against both pieces.
Width matters too. A nightstand should be roughly as wide as the bed’s overhang on each side, too narrow and it reads like an afterthought, too wide and it dominates the space. As a general guide, 18-24 inches wide suits most beds. For a California king in a large primary suite, a slightly wider nightstand or a luxury bedside cabinet can carry the scale.
If in doubt, our team at Melaaura can advise on sizing and configuration relative to your bed model, room dimensions, and floor plan.
Shop luxury nightstands in Los Angeles
Every nightstand and bedside table in our collection is available made to order: custom finish, custom material, custom configuration. We work with homeowners, interior designers, architects, and hospitality specifiers throughout Los Angeles and ship nationwide.
Visit our showroom at 154 S Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood to see the collection in person, review material samples, and find the right piece for your bedroom. For clients outside Los Angeles, we offer remote consultation and nationwide shipping.
Trade pricing is available for designers and hospitality projects on request.
Frequently asked questions about luxury nightstands
What makes a nightstand “luxury”?
A luxury nightstand uses solid wood or metal construction rather than engineered wood or MDF, drawer hardware that moves precisely and silently, and surface finishes applied with genuine craft. The brands in Melaaura’s collection;Flou, Meridiani, Bonaldo, and Natevo build their nightstands with the same material standards as their beds and sofas. The result is a piece that holds its quality over years of daily use rather than showing wear within the first season.
What height should a nightstand be?
A nightstand should sit within two to three inches of your mattress height. For standard beds, 24-28 inches is ideal. For low-profile platform beds, common with Flou and Meridiani designs,a lower nightstand of 20-24 inches keeps the sightline proportional. Our team can advise on the right height for your specific bed model.
What is the difference between a nightstand and a bedside table?
The terms are interchangeable. “Nightstand” is the American English term; “bedside table” is more common in European design contexts. Both refer to the surface placed beside a bed. At Melaaura we carry compact single-surface bedside tables, nightstands with drawers and storage, and bedside cabinets depending on the model and brand.
Can I get a nightstand with integrated lighting?
Yes. Natevo, a dedicated lighting-furniture line closely related to Flou produces bedside tables with LED lighting built directly into the structure. The Chiaro di Luna is the signature model: warm, dimmable light without a lamp, clean sightlines, and the same Italian design language as the beds it sits beside. Available at Melaaura in our West Hollywood showroom.
Do you offer custom nightstands in Los Angeles?
Yes. Every nightstand in our collection is available made to order in your chosen finish, material, and configuration. Visit Melaaura at 154 S Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, or contact us for a remote consultation. Trade pricing is available for designers and hospitality projects.
What is the best material for a luxury nightstand?
Solid wood like walnut, ash, or oak is the most durable and most considered long-term choice. Lacquered finishes suit contemporary bedrooms and are available in custom colours. Metal-frame nightstands with stone or wood tops offer a more graphic, architectural quality. The right material depends on your bedroom’s aesthetic, your bed model, and how the two relate to each other. Our team at Melaaura can walk you through the options.
All nightstands and bedside tables are available at Melaaura, 154 S Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Made to order in custom finishes and materials. Trade pricing and nationwide shipping available.
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Email a designerIdeally the top of the nightstand sits roughly level with the top of your mattress, give or take a few centimetres, so the lamp, your phone, and a glass of water are easy to reach from bed.
They should harmonise rather than match exactly. Keep the finish, wood tone, and hardware in the same family as the bed for a room that feels considered. A designed bedroom set takes the guesswork out.
Not necessarily. A matched pair brings symmetry and calm to a bed, but a single nightstand, or two different designs, can look relaxed and collected. Keep their heights close if you mix.
Drawers hide clutter for a clean surface, while open shelves feel lighter and are easy to style. Choose drawers if you like things tidied away, shelves if you keep only a book and a lamp at hand.
A small side table, a stool, or a wall-hung shelf can all stand in beside a bed, which is useful in a tight room. The key is a surface at roughly mattress height within arm reach.
Yes. Many nightstands belong to families that include the bed and a chest of drawers, so you can furnish the room in one language. We can help you assemble a coordinated set.
See it in person.
Every piece in our Nightstand collection is best understood in person. Visit our Los Angeles showroom and our designers will walk you through materials, proportions and finishes, and help you configure the right piece for your room.
154 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048