Wood Drawer Nightstand: 3 Options Compared

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Quick answer

Three wood drawer nightstand options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station lists 15.59″ D × 22.99″ W × 29.06″ H; Small Brown Night Stand lists 11.8″ D × 15.3″ W × 23.9″ H; Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood lists 11.88″ D × 15.7″ W × 21″ H. By listed floor footprint, Small Brown Night Stand is the smallest (1.25 sq ft) and WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station the largest (2.49 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 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
WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station	15.59″ D × 22.99″ W × 29.06″ H	358.41 sq in (2.49 sq ft)	Largest
Small Brown Night Stand	11.8″ D × 15.3″ W × 23.9″ H	180.54 sq in (1.25 sq ft)	Smallest
Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood	11.88″ D × 15.7″ W × 21″ H	186.52 sq in (1.3 sq ft)	Middle

1. WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station, Wood Night Stand with 3 Drawers Storage, Bedside Table End Side Tables with 2 USB Ports and Outlets for Bedroom, Closet, Espresso — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 15.59″ D × 22.99″ W × 29.06″ H; item weight 39.4 pounds; listed maximum weight 110 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color Espresso.

The WLIVE is a tall, 3-drawer nightstand in Espresso with a built-in charging station of 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports. The listing gives 15.59″ D × 22.99″ W × 29.06″ H, about 2.49 sq ft of floor (15.59 × 22.99 ÷ 144), the largest of the three. It is made of engineered wood throughout, weighs 39.4 pounds, and has a maximum weight recommendation of 110 pounds. The bullets describe extra-deep drawers on metal glides, vintage-inspired metal handles, and a waterproof engineered wood top that wipes clean. It is listed for use as a nightstand, side table or storage cabinet.

Pros

• Three drawers on metal glides, the most drawer storage of the three
• Built-in charging with 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports, which the other two do not list
• States a maximum weight recommendation of 110 pounds, and a top described as wipe-clean

Cons

• Largest footprint at about 2.49 sq ft, so it needs a wide bedside gap
• Heaviest at 39.4 pounds, and 29.06 inches tall may sit above some mattress heights
• All parts are engineered wood, so it is not solid wood despite the ‘wood’ in the name

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want the most drawers plus charging at the bed and have room for a 23 inch wide table. Skip it if your bedside gap is narrow.

2. Small Brown Night Stand,Rustic End Table,Wood Nightstand with Drawer — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.8″ D × 15.3″ W × 23.9″ H; item weight 8 pounds; listed maximum weight 100 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color Rustic Brown.

The YAUKTAK is a small single-drawer nightstand in Rustic Brown, listed at 11.8″ D × 15.3″ W × 23.9″ H, about 1.25 sq ft (11.8 × 15.3 ÷ 144), the smallest of the three. It is engineered wood, weighs 8 pounds, and states a maximum weight recommendation of 100 pounds. The listing says assembly takes 30 to 40 minutes with numbered parts and no tools, and that the finish is scratch resistant. The listing is not consistent on size: a bullet gives 15.35″ W × 11.81″ D × 23.62″ H, slightly shorter than the 23.9 inches in the specs. It also describes the drawer as 1 roomy drawers.

Pros

• Smallest footprint of the three, about 1.25 sq ft (11.8 × 15.3 ÷ 144)
• Lightest at 8 pounds, with a stated maximum weight recommendation of 100 pounds
• Assembly is listed at 30 to 40 minutes with numbered parts, and no tools needed

Cons

• Only 1 drawer, against 3 on the WLIVE
• Height is 23.9 inches in the specs and 23.62 inches in a bullet, so the numbers do not match
• No power or charging, and the listing does not give an interior drawer size

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you have a narrow gap and want one simple drawer. Skip it if you need charging or more than one drawer.

3. Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood Drawers, Bedside Table Set of 2 with Storage Shelf, Heavy Duty End Side Table for Bedroom Living Room Bedroom Small Space Sofa Couch, Wooden Metal Night Stand, Black — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.88″ D × 15.7″ W × 21″ H; item weight 8.9 pounds; material Alloy Steel; color Rustic Brown.

The CALERTAIN is a set of 2 nightstands, in Rustic Brown, with a wood top on powder-coated alloy steel legs. The specs give 11.88″ D × 15.7″ W × 21″ H, about 1.30 sq ft each (11.88 × 15.7 ÷ 144), and a bullet gives 11.8″ D × 15.8″ W × 22.3″ H. It weighs 8.9 pounds. The top is described as 0.7 IN wood and the legs as 0.8″ alloy steel, so the ‘wood drawer’ in the title is mostly a metal-frame table. The spec table lists 2 drawers. The listing says the drawers have stoppers and that a 2-year warranty applies.

Pros

• Sold as a set of 2, so you get a pair for both sides of the bed
• Listing states a 2-year warranty
• Drawers are listed with stoppers, and an installation video is listed with the instructions

Cons

• Frame material is alloy steel, so only the top is wood, which is a different build from the other two
• Height is 21 inches in the specs and 22.3 inches in a bullet
• The spec table says 2 drawers, which is unclear whether that is per table or per set, and no weight limit is stated

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you need a matching pair of small nightstands and want a metal frame. Skip it if you want an all-wood piece or a clear weight limit.

What to check before buying wood drawer nightstand

Start with the height of your mattress. A nightstand works best when its top is within a few inches of the mattress top. These three are 29.06 inches (WLIVE), 23.9 inches (YAUKTAK) and 21 inches (CALERTAIN) tall. The CALERTAIN also lists 22.3 inches in a bullet, so verify before you buy.

Second, floor space. The YAUKTAK is about 1.25 sq ft (11.8 × 15.3 ÷ 144), the CALERTAIN is about 1.30 sq ft each (11.88 × 15.7 ÷ 144) and the WLIVE is about 2.49 sq ft (15.59 × 22.99 ÷ 144). Measure the gap between the bed and the wall. The WLIVE is nearly 23 inches wide.

Third, drawers. The WLIVE has 3 and the YAUKTAK has 1. The CALERTAIN lists 2, but its title says set of 2, so it is unclear if that is 2 per nightstand. Look at the photos. Deeper drawers on metal glides matter if you store more than a phone and a book.

Fourth, power. Only the WLIVE lists a charging station, 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports. If you charge devices at the bed, that is a real convenience, but you need a wall outlet nearby.

Fifth, material. ‘Wood’ covers different builds here. The WLIVE and YAUKTAK are engineered wood, and the CALERTAIN has a wood top on an alloy steel frame. None of the listings says solid wood. If you want real wood, none of these three qualifies on the data.

Sixth, load. The WLIVE lists a maximum recommendation of 110 pounds and the YAUKTAK 100 pounds. The CALERTAIN does not state one.

Finally, quantity. The CALERTAIN comes as 2, so it covers both sides of the bed in one purchase.

A simple rule: for charging and storage choose the WLIVE, for a narrow gap choose the YAUKTAK, and for a pair with a metal frame choose the CALERTAIN after you confirm height and drawer count.

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.

• WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station: 36 − 22.99 = 13.01 inches spare; centred, 6.51 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Small Brown Night Stand: 36 − 15.3 = 20.7 inches spare; centred, 10.35 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood: 36 − 15.7 = 20.3 inches spare; centred, 10.15 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:

• WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station: 36 + 15.59 = 51.59 inches of total path width.
• Small Brown Night Stand: 36 + 11.8 = 47.8 inches of total path width.
• Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood: 36 + 11.88 = 47.88 inches of total path width.

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

• WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station: 15.59 × 22.99 = 358.41 sq in, or 2.49 sq ft.
• Small Brown Night Stand: 11.8 × 15.3 = 180.54 sq in, or 1.25 sq ft.
• Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood: 11.88 × 15.7 = 186.52 sq in, or 1.3 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Ignoring mattress height. The WLIVE is 29.06 inches tall and the CALERTAIN is 21 inches. A nightstand far above or below the mattress is awkward to use.
• Assuming ‘wood’ means solid wood. The WLIVE and YAUKTAK are engineered wood, and the CALERTAIN has a wood top on a steel frame.
• Not checking what ‘set of 2’ includes. The CALERTAIN lists 2 drawers in specs. Check whether that is per nightstand or for the whole set.
• Forgetting the outlet. The WLIVE charging station needs a nearby wall outlet. Check the cord position against where the bed sits.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall should a wood drawer nightstand be?

Roughly level with the top of your mattress. The options here are 21 inches (CALERTAIN), 23.9 inches (YAUKTAK) and 29.06 inches (WLIVE). Measure your mattress top and compare, since the WLIVE is the tallest.

Which nightstand here has a charging station?

Only the WLIVE. Its listing says 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports. The YAUKTAK and CALERTAIN listings do not mention built-in power, so use a lamp or charger plugged into a wall outlet instead.

Are these nightstands solid wood?

No listing says solid wood. The WLIVE and YAUKTAK are engineered wood, and the CALERTAIN has a wood top on an alloy steel frame. If solid wood matters to you, look for a listing that states it.

How much weight can a small nightstand hold?

The WLIVE lists a maximum weight recommendation of 110 pounds, and the YAUKTAK lists 100 pounds. The CALERTAIN listing does not state a weight limit, so keep to a lamp and light items.

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 WLIVE Tall Nightstand with Charging Station, Wood Night Stand with 3 Drawers Storage, Bedside Table End Side Tables with 2 USB Ports and Outlets for Bedroom, Closet, Espresso
• Amazon listing for Small Brown Night Stand,Rustic End Table,Wood Nightstand with Drawer
• Amazon listing for Nightstands Set of 2 with Wood Drawers, Bedside Table Set of 2 with Storage Shelf, Heavy Duty End Side Table for Bedroom Living Room Bedroom Small Space Sofa Couch, Wooden Metal Night Stand, 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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