Small Black Nightstands: 3 Options Compared

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Quick answer

Three small black nightstands options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. Black Nightstand with Drawers lists 11.81″ D × 15.35″ W × 23.9″ H; AWASEN Black Nightstand lists 11.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 23.6″ H; Small nightstand lists 11.81″ D × 15.75″ W × 24.41″ H. By listed floor footprint, Black Nightstand with Drawers is the smallest (1.26 sq ft) and Small nightstand the largest (1.29 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 5, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Black Nightstand with Drawers	11.81″ D × 15.35″ W × 23.9″ H	181.28 sq in (1.26 sq ft)	Smallest
AWASEN Black Nightstand	11.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 23.6″ H	185.26 sq in (1.29 sq ft)	Middle
Small nightstand	11.81″ D × 15.75″ W × 24.41″ H	186.01 sq in (1.29 sq ft)	Largest

1. Black Nightstand with Drawers,Small Night Stand,Black Bedside Table — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.81″ D × 15.35″ W × 23.9″ H; item weight 8 pounds; listed maximum weight 100 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color Black.

The Black Nightstand with Drawers has the smallest listed footprint: 11.81″ D × 15.35″ W × 23.9″ H, or 1.26 sq ft. The specs list engineered wood in black with 1 drawer, an item weight of 8 pounds and a maximum weight recommendation of 100 pounds, the only stated load of the three. The title says Drawers but the specs say 1. The bullets say assembly takes 30–40 minutes with numbered parts and illustrated instructions. The listing calls the style Country Rustic in the specs and sleek modern and farmhouse in the bullets, and describes no open shelf.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint at 1.26 sq ft, and the lightest at 8 pounds
• The only one of the three with a stated load: 100 pounds
• Assembly stated as 30–40 minutes with numbered parts and illustrated instructions

Cons

• The title says Drawers while the specs say 1 drawer
• No open shelf is described, so all storage is in the single drawer
• The style is Country Rustic in the specs but sleek modern and farmhouse in the bullets, so the look is unclear

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want the smallest footprint and a stated 100 pound limit. Skip it if you want an open shelf or a clear style.

2. AWASEN Black Nightstand, Bedroom Side Table with Drawer for Living Room, Small Bedside End Table with Spindle Wood Legs for Bedroom, Office, Black — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 23.6″ H; frame Wood; color Black.

The AWASEN Black Nightstand has a middle listed footprint of 11.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 23.6″ H, or 1.29 sq ft, and the lowest height of the three. The specs list a wood frame in black with 1 drawer and a Vintage style, and the title mentions spindle legs. The bullets describe MDF panels, solid wood legs, a protective water-resistant coating, a pull-out drawer, a tabletop and an open shelf. Its solid wood legs set it apart from the two engineered-wood builds. The listing does not state an item weight, a weight capacity or assembly details.

Pros

• Lowest of the three at 23.6″ H, with a pull-out drawer, a tabletop and an open shelf
• Solid wood legs and a water-resistant coating, per the bullets
• Vintage style with spindle legs named in the title

Cons

• No item weight or weight capacity is stated
• No assembly details are given
• Panels are MDF, so only the legs are solid wood

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a vintage black look with an open shelf and the lowest height. Skip it if you need a stated load or assembly information.

3. Small nightstand, Bed Side Tables Bedroom, Black Side Table, end Table with Drawer, one Drawer nightstand, Black end Table LNT0061BK — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.81″ D × 15.75″ W × 24.41″ H; item weight 9 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color Black.

The Small nightstand with a PU leather drawer front is the tallest of the three at 24.41″ H, with a footprint of 11.81″ D × 15.75″ W, or 1.29 sq ft. The specs list engineered wood in black, 1 drawer, an industrial style and an item weight of 9 pounds. The bullets describe a PU leather drawer front, a bottom mesh shelf with a metal wire fence, a 15mm metal frame with particleboard and 4 adjustable feet. Tools, numbered parts and instructions are included. The listing does not state a weight capacity.

Pros

• Bottom mesh shelf with a metal wire fence, so books or bins stay in place per the bullets
• 4 adjustable feet, plus tools, numbered parts and instructions included
• PU leather drawer front described as water-resistant and easy to wipe clean

Cons

• No weight capacity is stated
• Tallest at 24.41″, 0.81″ above the AWASEN (24.41 − 23.6)
• A PU leather front and a metal frame give an industrial look that may not suit a wood or rustic room

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for an industrial look with a mesh bottom shelf and adjustable feet. Skip it if you need a stated load or prefer a plain wood front.

What to check before buying small black nightstands

Start with the footprint, which is nearly identical. The listed footprints are 1.26 sq ft for the Black Nightstand with Drawers (11.81″ D × 15.35″ W), 1.29 sq ft for the AWASEN (11.8″ D × 15.7″ W) and 1.29 sq ft for the Small nightstand (11.81″ D × 15.75″ W). The spread is 1.29 − 1.26 = 0.03 sq ft, so floor space will not separate them.

Second, check the height. The AWASEN is 23.6″ H, the Black Nightstand with Drawers is 23.9″ H and the Small nightstand is 24.41″ H. The gap from lowest to tallest is 24.41 − 23.6 = 0.81″. Measure your mattress top against these numbers.

Third, check the load. Only the Black Nightstand with Drawers states one, a maximum weight recommendation of 100 pounds. The AWASEN and the Small nightstand state none, so ask the seller if you plan to put heavy items on them.

Fourth, compare the storage and the finish. The AWASEN lists a drawer, a tabletop and an open shelf. The Small nightstand lists a drawer with a PU leather front and a bottom mesh shelf with a wire fence. The Black Nightstand with Drawers lists 1 drawer and no open shelf. Finishes differ too: MDF with solid wood legs, a PU leather front on a metal frame, and plain engineered wood.

Fifth, check stability and setup. Only the Small nightstand lists 4 adjustable feet and says tools are included. The Black Nightstand with Drawers says assembly takes 30–40 minutes. The AWASEN listing does not describe assembly.

Decision rules: choose the Black Nightstand with Drawers for a stated 100 pounds and the smallest footprint, 1.26 sq ft. Choose the Small nightstand for the mesh shelf, adjustable feet and a PU leather drawer front, accepting no stated load. Choose the AWASEN for the lowest height, 23.6″, and solid wood legs, accepting no stated load or assembly details.

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.

• Black Nightstand with Drawers: 36 − 15.35 = 20.65 inches spare; centred, 10.32 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• AWASEN Black Nightstand: 36 − 15.7 = 20.3 inches spare; centred, 10.15 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Small nightstand: 36 − 15.75 = 20.25 inches spare; centred, 10.12 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:

• Black Nightstand with Drawers: 36 + 11.81 = 47.81 inches of total path width.
• AWASEN Black Nightstand: 36 + 11.8 = 47.8 inches of total path width.
• Small nightstand: 36 + 11.81 = 47.81 inches of total path width.

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

• Black Nightstand with Drawers: 11.81 × 15.35 = 181.28 sq in, or 1.26 sq ft.
• AWASEN Black Nightstand: 11.8 × 15.7 = 185.26 sq in, or 1.29 sq ft.
• Small nightstand: 11.81 × 15.75 = 186.01 sq in, or 1.29 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Choosing on size alone. All three sit within 0.03 sq ft of each other (1.26, 1.29 and 1.29). Load, shelf type and finish are what actually differ.
• Assuming black means the same finish. One is plain engineered wood, one is MDF with solid wood legs, and one has a PU leather drawer front on a metal frame. Check which look you want.
• Trusting the drawer count in a title. The Black Nightstand with Drawers says Drawers while its specs say 1 drawer. Read the specs and photos for the real number.
• Overlooking the floor. Only the Small nightstand lists 4 adjustable feet. If your floor is uneven, the other two do not mention any way to level them.

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Frequently asked questions

Which small black nightstand has a stated weight limit?

Only the Black Nightstand with Drawers, which lists a maximum weight recommendation of 100 pounds. The AWASEN and the Small nightstand do not state a capacity. If you plan to put a heavy lamp or books on one of them, ask the seller first.

Which one has an open shelf?

The AWASEN lists a pull-out drawer, a tabletop and an open shelf, and the Small nightstand has a bottom mesh shelf with a metal wire fence. The Black Nightstand with Drawers lists 1 drawer and describes no open shelf.

Are these nightstands solid wood?

Not entirely. The AWASEN bullets say MDF panels with solid wood legs. The Black Nightstand with Drawers is listed as engineered wood, and the Small nightstand is particleboard on a 15mm metal frame. None of the three describes the whole piece as solid wood.

How tall are they compared with a bed?

The AWASEN is 23.6″ H, the Black Nightstand with Drawers is 23.9″ H and the Small nightstand is 24.41″ H, a spread of 0.81″. Measure from the floor to your mattress top, since a gap that small will not change the choice unless your bed is unusually low or high.

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 Black Nightstand with Drawers,Small Night Stand,Black Bedside Table
• Amazon listing for AWASEN Black Nightstand, Bedroom Side Table with Drawer for Living Room, Small Bedside End Table with Spindle Wood Legs for Bedroom, Office, Black
• Amazon listing for Small nightstand, Bed Side Tables Bedroom, Black Side Table, end Table with Drawer, one Drawer nightstand, Black end Table LNT0061BK

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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