Mission Style Nightstand
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
A nightstand is an essential bedroom item, but a mission style nightstand will turn it from a dull to an interesting piece. Traditionally designed with one drawer and a western look, mission nightstands are incredibly versatile. Whether you need something narrow for a small bedroom or a pick with extra storage, the mission style accommodates most needs and preferences. We’ve picked out some of the very best mission style nightstands below so you can find your perfect match.
Our Picks
Simple Mission Style Nightstand
Three Posts™
Crafted from solid wood with a mahogany finish, this nightstand features dovetail joinery for smooth use. It has a drawer with a felt-lined interior as well as two shelves below for extra storage. The legs are slightly flared for an accent touch.
Designer Advice:
This nightstand is a brilliant option for a room with a traditional décor scheme. Its mahogany finish would look stunning paired with burgundy or dark green bedding for a rich and refined look. Plus, it’s a great choice if you’re a keen reader due to the shelves below, which will hold magazines, notebooks, and more within easy reaching distance.
Slim Mission Nightstand
Kelly Clarkson Home
Available in four colors – dark brown, antique white, light brown, and a gray-brown mix - this nightstand is made from solid wood. Featuring hand-applied antiqued detailing and a scalloped apron, as well as turned legs, it’s full of vintage flair.
$43.99
$350
Designer Advice:
The relatively narrow profile of this nightstand makes it a solid pick if you’re trying to save space in your bedroom. The drawer is deep enough for everyday essential objects, whereas the matching shelf below offers extra storage. We recommend pairing this nightstand with a four-poster bed that will match its charming antique style.
Ridged Mission Night Stand
You can pick from regular brown or medium oak with this stand. It uses a mixture of blackened ironware and slatted detailing to create a chic industrial look with mission elements. It is crafted from solid and manufactured wood.
Cherry Mission Nightstand with Drawers
Astoria Grand
The solid wood construction of this nightstand is sturdy and stylish. It has dovetail joints for smooth drawer roll out and three drawers, perfect if you're a fan of lots of storage. The finish is rich cherry.
Flared Leg Mission Style Night Stand
Loon Peak®
Featuring an understated distressed finish, this stand is made from solid ash wood and oak veneers. It is available in either russet brown or grayish brown. As for storage, one drawer is included alongside a single generously sized shelf below.
$229.99
$252.03
Designer Advice:
Not only does this stand take inspiration from the mission style, but also from retro furniture pieces. The flared legs give it a versatile look that would look great paired with mid-century modern, vintage, or other mission-style furniture. Plus, the more open frame will make the space around your nightstand appear naturally bigger.
Mission Style Oak Nighstand
Alcott Hill®
Designed with country mission style in mind, this piece has one drawer and a shelf below. The legs are slightly tapered, and the solid ash wood construction is finished with oak veneers for a natural look. It measures 28 inches tall.
