Best Nightstands
Top nightstands ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
IKEA MALM 2-Drawer Nightstand
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Clean Scandinavian design
- Clean Scandinavian design
- Smooth metal drawer slides
Cons
- Requires significant assembly time
- Requires significant assembly time
- Particle board construction
Don't buy this if…
- Must be wall-anchored with the included anti-tip hardware as the drawers can cause the unit to topple when fully extended.
- Must be wall-anchored with the included anti-tip hardware as the drawers can cause the unit to topple when fully extended.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Solid wood legs and frame
- Solid wood legs and frame
- Open shelf plus two drawers
Cons
- Drawers do not have soft-close mechanism
- Drawers do not have soft-close mechanism
- Assembly takes 45-60 minutes
Don't buy this if…
- The caramel brown finish photographs differently than it appears in person so ordering a sample swatch first is recommended.
- The caramel brown finish photographs differently than it appears in person so ordering a sample swatch first is recommended.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Built-in USB and AC charging
- Built-in USB and AC charging
- Very affordable price
Cons
- Small surface area for larger lamps
- Small surface area for larger lamps
- Fabric drawer lacks structure
Don't buy this if…
- The charging station cord is only 5 feet long and exits from the back, so the nightstand must be positioned near a wall outlet.
- The charging station cord is only 5 feet long and exits from the back, so the nightstand must be positioned near a wall outlet.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Full-extension drawer slides
- Full-extension drawer slides
- Scratch-resistant laminate surface
Cons
- Laminate edges can chip during assembly
- Laminate edges can chip during assembly
- No cable management solution
Don't buy this if…
- The pure white finish is quite bright and may not match off-white or cream bedroom sets.
- The pure white finish is quite bright and may not match off-white or cream bedroom sets.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Attractive walnut veneer finish
- Attractive walnut veneer finish
- Brass hardware adds elegance
Cons
- Only one drawer limits storage
- Only one drawer limits storage
- Veneer can delaminate in humid climates
Don't buy this if…
- Rubberwood veneer is sensitive to moisture so avoid placing drinks without coasters directly on the surface.
- Rubberwood veneer is sensitive to moisture so avoid placing drinks without coasters directly on the surface.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- CARB-compliant low emissions
- CARB-compliant low emissions
- Classic espresso finish
Cons
- No soft-close on drawers
- No soft-close on drawers
- Lightweight construction feels less sturdy
Don't buy this if…
- The laminate finish is not heat resistant and hot items like mugs or hair tools will leave permanent marks.
- The laminate finish is not heat resistant and hot items like mugs or hair tools will leave permanent marks.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Attractive farmhouse X-frame design
- Attractive farmhouse X-frame design
- Open shelf for easy access items
Cons
- No drawers for concealed storage
- No drawers for concealed storage
- 40 lb top weight limit is low
Don't buy this if…
- This is an open-shelf design with no drawers so all items will be visible and collect dust.
- This is an open-shelf design with no drawers so all items will be visible and collect dust.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Luxurious shagreen leather finish
- Luxurious shagreen leather finish
- Soft-close full-extension drawers
Cons
- Very high price point
- Very high price point
- Leather requires special cleaning products
Don't buy this if…
- Lead times for Restoration Hardware furniture can extend to 8-12 weeks and return shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility.
- Lead times for Restoration Hardware furniture can extend to 8-12 weeks and return shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility.
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