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Antique Side Tables - Types and Uses

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Chippendale Side Table Mahogany Occasional Tables 1870

( Above Photo: Chippendale Side Table Mahogany Occasional Tables 1870 )

Side tables help complete your bedroom’s interior décor. It complements the bed, giving your bedroom a cleaner look. Besides, they are highly functional and are great for holding night lamps and other bedtime essentials. A good side table makes it possible to reach items when lying on your bed quickly. So, you cannot avoid having a side table in your bedroom.

Side tables have many more features besides the tabletop. The following are some of the features you can find in these tables:

French Gueridon Side Table Marble Top

( Above Photo: French Gueridon Side Table Marble Top )

Simple-Legged Tables: Simple side tables help hold a lamp and some bedside items. Since they are smaller, these tables occupy less space are work well in smaller bedrooms. However, some may have a small single drawer.

Small Cabinets: Small cabinets are a form of side tables with doors and drawers. They have enough storage for keeping trim and oversized items, so if you’re looking for a way to declutter your bedroom, buy a small cabinet.

Nightstands with Storage: These are conventional side tables with a top for holding a lamp and enough storage. Even though similar to chests of drawers, they are smaller. They have multiple drawers for storing small items, newspapers, and magazines.

Shelves: Many side tables have shelves. Besides the usual function of holding lamps and other items, the side table has practical uses. It can turn your bedroom into a better space for more than sleep.

Four Ways to Use Side Tables in the Bedroom

Victorian Side Table Mahogany Inlay Occasional Tables 1860

( Above Photo: Victorian Side Table Mahogany Inlay Occasional Tables 1860 )

The side table in the bedroom makes essential items more accessible before and after sleeping. Besides, you could wake up in the middle of the night needing to reach out for something. A side table can hold these items, making it easier for you to reach them.

So, what are side tables used for? The following are some of the ways you can use a side table:

1. Holding Lamps

 Side tables are helpful when it comes to holding a night lamp. They make it easy for you to turn the night light on or off without straining. You can use the side table to keep a reading lamp if you read before bedtime.

2. Holding Books and Gadgets

Did you know that a side table is perfect for holding all your books and electronic gadgets? So, you can read right there in your bed and quickly turn the lamp on or off when needed. Besides, you can use it to hold electronic gadgets like phones and laptops before bed.

3. Medicines and Other Emergency Items

You may need to take medication before bed or soon after waking up. In that case, the side table helps hold your medicines, water, and other emergency items like a watch, a torch, and an alarm.

4. Improving Bedroom Esthetics

Most side tables are designed attractively and can help you create the perfect balance with the rest of the items in your bedroom. It complements the bed and allows you to declutter the room. Finally, you can decorate a side table differently to match the rest of the interior décor.

If you are looking for side tables to buy, we have a wide selection of items in our store. See what we have!

 

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