help! i need a “bedside” table

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Oh please help me find a piece of furniture for the space next my bed. I’m looking for a small dresser that doubles as a nightstand — and one that won’t deplete my bank account. You see, I desperately need the storage of a dresser, but I also need to have my nightly necessities within reach (I can’t go to sleep without my glass of water, box of tissues, journal, reading lamp, alarm clock, chapstick and book at the ready.) I didn’t think I was asking for so much, but my search for the perfect piece is proving to be impossible. I suppose my space constraints are fairly limiting. Ideally the piece would be about 30 inches wide, under 18 inches deep and of normal nightstand height, (about 30 inches.) Any suggestions? — Erica P.

I love the look of this mirrored dresser from Wisteria but it’s at least $500 too much.

This one from IKEA seemed to be a great size, but I’m not loving the design.

I’m crazy for this mid-century modern piece at centurymodern.com but again, the price-tag is a little too… well, pricey.


10 Responses to “help! i need a “bedside” table”

  1. Joan A. Says:

    Try Pier 1.

  2. Michele Says:

    I like a few at West Elm.
    -cube cutout end table

    -hudson nightstand

  3. allison Says:

    I like cb2..and new store down in soho might make it easy..love the lucite if they still have.!

  4. allison Says:

    It’s the peakaboo..on wheels

  5. laura_s Says:

    the best ones are at target
    http://www.target.com/Sauvignon-Nightstand/dp/B000KIBO0W/sr=1-14/qid=1195589087/ref=sr_1_14/602-1098525-8197441?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Anightstand&page=1

  6. bussbuss Says:

    hi erica!

    how about this cute danish modern one ($175):
    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=E4EAD53E9E5D319B80587BB79F3CF6DB.app12-node5?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=13626544&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE&sortProperties=&navCount=3&navAction=poppush&color=

    or this darling mirrored one ($200):
    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=E4EAD53E9E5D319B80587BB79F3CF6DB.app12-node5?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=11912755&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE&sortProperties=&navCount=3&navAction=poppush&color=

  7. amyt Says:

    I know it’s not a dresser-style, but I fell in love with this shelf stand just a few days ago when I was flipping through the brookstone catalog:

    http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=543827&search_type=search&search_words=shelf%20stand&prodtemp=t1&cm_re=Result*R1C1*T

    I hope the link works.

  8. lisapete Says:

    Just saw these at Z Gallerie on Sunday and they are stunning for $399

    http://www.zgallerie.com/pc-4757-69-ellipse-nightstand.aspx

    http://www.zgallerie.com/pc-1371-69-borghese-nightstand.aspx

  9. Sara Says:

    OMG Lisapete I was just about to leave links to the exact same two nightstands at Z Gallerie. They don’t have online ordering so you have to go to one of their retail stores, Erica, but I agree I really like the looks of their mirrored nightstands and drawers for the price too!

  10. holly Says:

    The Chelsea Flea Market!!
    I always find stuff there and an antique would look great!
    If you are not in NYC, then any antique market would do.
    They always have night stands since they are light and take up little room.

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