Black Bedside Cabinets: 3 Storage Options

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The runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet has the smallest listed floor footprint of the three black bedside cabinets compared here, at 1.29 square feet. The Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer is the largest at 1.73 square feet, and the Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table falls between them at 1.65 square feet. The runjuly lists a 60 kg maximum weight recommendation and a three-digit combination lock. Each footprint is worked out from the listed dimensions, not from measurement. Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 8, 2026. Recheck the selected variant before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet	11.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 23.6″ H	185.26 sq in (1.29 sq ft)	Smallest
Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table	15″ D × 15.8″ W × 22.5″ H	237 sq in (1.65 sq ft)	Middle
Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer	15.8″ D × 15.8″ W × 23.6″ H	249.64 sq in (1.73 sq ft)	Largest

1. runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet and Charging Station, Black — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 23.6″ H; item weight 7 kg; listed maximum weight 60 kg; material Engineered Wood, Metal; frame Metal; color Black.

runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet is a black bedside cabinet measuring 11.8 inches deep by 15.7 inches wide by 23.6 inches high, listed at 1.29 sq ft. It combines engineered wood with a metal frame, two drawers, open shelves, and a lockable cabinet. The built-in three-digit combination lock is described for personal items in a shared room or apartment. The charging station has one Type-C port, two USB ports, two AC outlets, and a 5-foot cord. The listing gives a 60 kg maximum weight recommendation and a 7 kg item weight, making it the smallest listed black cabinet in this group.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint at 1.29 sq ft
• Lockable cabinet has a three-digit combination lock
• Only option with 1 Type-C, 2 USB, 2 AC outlets, and a 5-foot cord

Cons

• Lock, power ports, drawers, and open shelves create a busy bedside layout
• The 60 kg recommendation should be verified for the specific surface or cabinet area
• Engineered wood and metal differ from an all-steel cabinet

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick runjuly for a compact black bedside cabinet with a lock and stated charging ports. Skip it if you want a plain steel cabinet without electronics.

2. Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table Steel Bedside Storage Cabinet with Shelf Easy Assembly for Living Room Bedroom （15.8”W x 15”D x 22.5”H ） — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 15″ D × 15.8″ W × 22.5″ H; item weight 17.5 pounds; listed maximum weight 50 pounds; material Alloy Steel; color Black.

Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table is a black alloy-steel bedside storage cabinet with an adjustable shelf. It measures 15 inches deep by 15.8 inches wide by 22.5 inches high, or 1.65 sq ft, and weighs 17.5 pounds. The listing gives a 50-pound maximum weight recommendation, adjustable non-slip feet, and a cabinet format that can serve beside a bed, sofa, or desk. Its adjustable shelf is described for objects of different heights, from tall wine bottles to low accessories. Unlike runjuly, it does not state drawers, a lock, charging ports, or an open shelf.

Pros

• Alloy-steel cabinet with an adjustable shelf for different item heights
• States a 50-pound maximum weight recommendation
• Adjustable non-slip feet are specifically listed

Cons

• No drawer, lock, or charging station is stated
• Its 1.65 sq ft footprint is larger than runjuly’s 1.29 sq ft
• Cabinet-style steel look differs from a traditional drawer nightstand

Who it is for / who should skip it: Choose this model for an adjustable all-steel black cabinet and a published 50-pound recommendation. Skip it if drawers, charging, or a lock are essential.

3. Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer & Cabinet Door, Black — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 15.8″ D × 15.8″ W × 23.6″ H; item weight 19.5 pounds; listed maximum weight 100 pounds; material Engineered Wood, Melamine; frame Engineered Wood; color Black.

Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer is a black engineered-wood and melamine cabinet measuring 15.8 inches deep by 15.8 inches wide by 23.6 inches high, listed at 1.73 sq ft. It has one drawer and a cabinet door, rounded corners, adjustable foot pads, and solid wood legs. The listing states a 100-pound maximum weight recommendation and a 19.5-pound item weight. It is the largest listed footprint here, but it provides a more traditional closed-storage arrangement than the metal open-shelf cabinet. Its FSC-certified MDF construction is explicitly stated, as is its use as a bedroom nightstand or side table.

Pros

• One drawer plus a cabinet door provides two closed storage zones
• Highest stated maximum recommendation at 100 pounds
• Rounded corners and adjustable foot pads are listed

Cons

• Largest listed footprint at 1.73 sq ft
• Only one drawer is stated, compared with two on runjuly
• No lock or charging ports are listed

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick the Transitional cabinet for a drawer-and-door layout and a stated 100-pound recommendation. Skip it for the smallest footprint or built-in charging.

What to check before buying black bedside cabinets

Measure the floor space first. runjuly is 1.29 sq ft at 11.8″ D × 15.7″ W, the Metal Nightstand is 1.65 sq ft at 15″ D × 15.8″ W, and the Transitional cabinet is 1.73 sq ft at 15.8″ D × 15.8″ W. All three are black, but runjuly is the narrowest and the other two need a squarer gap: the Transitional model is 4.0 inches deeper than runjuly (15.8 – 11.8 = 4.0), so check depth against your wall and door swing. Heights are close at 23.6, 22.5 and 23.6 inches, which makes footprint and storage style better separators than height.

Then choose the access style. runjuly has two drawers, open shelves and a lockable cabinet with a three-digit combination lock. The Metal Nightstand is an all-steel cabinet with one adjustable shelf and does not state a drawer or a lock. The Transitional model has one drawer and one cabinet door, so it splits hidden storage between the two. Decide first whether you need to lock items away, adjust a shelf for tall objects, or simply keep a drawer for small things.

Finally compare stated weight and power. runjuly lists a 60 kg maximum recommendation and a 7 kg item weight, plus one Type-C port, two USB ports, two AC outlets and a 5-foot cord. The Metal Nightstand lists 50 pounds and weighs 17.5 pounds. The Transitional model lists 100 pounds and weighs 19.5 pounds. The units differ, and 60 kg is 132.3 pounds (60 × 2.205), but each figure may apply to a different surface, so confirm it on the current listing.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet: 36 − 15.7 = 20.3 inches spare; centred, 10.15 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table: 36 − 15.8 = 20.2 inches spare; centred, 10.1 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer: 36 − 15.8 = 20.2 inches spare; centred, 10.1 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet: 36 + 11.8 = 47.8 inches of total path width.
• Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table: 36 + 15 = 51 inches of total path width.
• Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer: 36 + 15.8 = 51.8 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet: 11.8 × 15.7 = 185.26 sq in, or 1.29 sq ft.
• Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table: 15 × 15.8 = 237 sq in, or 1.65 sq ft.
• Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer: 15.8 × 15.8 = 249.64 sq in, or 1.73 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Comparing capacities without units. runjuly lists 60 kg, Metal Nightstand lists 50 pounds, and Transitional lists 100 pounds. Verify what each limit covers before loading a top or shelf.
• Assuming every cabinet locks. Only runjuly explicitly describes a three-digit combination lock. A door or drawer on the other products is not a lock.
• Forgetting square floor space. The two larger cabinets are about 15 to 15.8 inches deep and wide, unlike runjuly’s 11.8 by 15.7-inch footprint.
• Buying for charging without port details. Only runjuly lists a Type-C port, two USB ports, two AC outlets, and a 5-foot cord.

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Frequently asked questions

Which black bedside cabinet has a lock?

runjuly lists a built-in three-digit combination lock on its cabinet, described as a way to keep personal items secure in a shared room. The Metal Nightstand and Transitional cabinet have cabinet storage or drawers, but the supplied listings do not state a lock, so do not assume either one locks.

Which cabinet has the highest stated weight recommendation?

The Transitional Storage Nightstand lists 100 pounds, the Metal Nightstand lists 50 pounds, and runjuly lists 60 kg, which is about 132.3 pounds (60 × 2.205). The listings use different units and may apply the figure to different surfaces, so check the current product pages before loading a heavy lamp or other load.

Which option has charging ports?

Only runjuly states charging details: one Type-C port, two USB ports, two AC outlets and a 5-foot power cord. The Metal Nightstand and the Transitional cabinet do not list any charging or power features in the supplied data, so plan for a separate charger and lamp if you choose either of them.

Which black cabinet has adjustable shelving?

The Metal Nightstand describes an adjustable shelf that can hold items of different heights, plus four adjustable leveling feet. runjuly provides drawers, open shelves and a lockable cabinet, and the Transitional model has one drawer and one cabinet door. Pick the Metal Nightstand when changing shelf height matters more than drawers.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for runjuly Wooden Nightstand with Lock Cabinet and Charging Station, Black
• Amazon listing for Metal Nightstand Modern End Side Table Steel Bedside Storage Cabinet with Shelf Easy Assembly for Living Room Bedroom （15.8”W x 15”D x 22.5”H ）
• Amazon listing for Transitional Storage Nightstand with Drawer & Cabinet Door, Black

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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