Fit guide / updated August 26, 2026
Narrow Bedside Tables: 10 Apartment Options by Width
Nightstands should be sized from the leftover wall after the bed is placed. In a tight room, one useful table or a mismatched narrow pair is better than forcing two oversized pieces into the walking path.
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Four fit checks that matter
- Place the bed first, then divide the remaining wall width.
- Keep table height close to the top of the mattress for comfortable reach.
- Confirm drawers can open past bedding and nearby walls.
- A wall shelf or one shared table is valid when two nightstands compromise circulation.
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10 narrow bedside tables to compare
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STORKLINTA nightstand, white, 1 drawer
15.75" W × 18.88" D × 20.88" H
HEMNES 2-drawer chest, white stain
21.25" W × 15" D × 26" H
KNARREVIK nightstand, black
16.5" W × 13.25" D × 20.5" H
GULLABERG nightstand, white, 1 drawer and shelf
20.88" W × 16.88" D × 27.13" H
FÅGELFJÄLLET nightstand, off-white
20.5" W × 18.13" D × 26" H
TONSTAD nightstand, oak veneer
15.75" W × 15.75" D × 23.25" H
BRIMNES nightstand, black
15.38" W × 16.13" D × 20.88" H
RÅDMANSÖ nightstand, brown walnut effect
21.25" W × 15.13" D × 22.88" H
SONGESAND nightstand, brown
16.5" W × 15.75" D × 21.63" H
NORDKISA nightstand, bamboo
15.75" W × 15.75" D × 26.38" H
Straight answers
Common bedside table questions
How narrow can a useful bedside table be?
A 12–18-inch table can hold a phone, water, and compact lamp. The right minimum depends on what you need at night and whether storage is essential.
Do bedside tables need to match?
No. Matching dimensions can create calm, but a tight apartment often benefits from different widths or functions on each side of the bed.