Floating Bedside Table
A chunky nightstand eats floor and collects rogue socks. A floating bedside table? It glides off the wall, keeps dust bunnies out, and lends the room a calm, airy vibe.
I’ve swapped every ground-hogging nightstand in my apartment for wall-mounted ones and never looked back. Here’s the skinny on why they work, what to buy, and how to hang them so your 2 a.m. water glass stays put.
Let’s start.
Wallie Wall Drawer
by WOUD
$$$
Crave a clutter-free look? Wallie is your secret stash spot. The curved metal shell hides an oak drawer that swallows lip balm, chargers, even that late-night snack wrapper. A tiny lip keeps your phone from skateboarding off when the alarm hits. Two on either side of the bed look sharp and intentional.
Corbel Shelf
by Audo Copenhagen
$$
Need a little drama? Corbel mixes a chunky marble slab with an oak bracket, so it feels like a mini podium for your lamp. It’s shallow, so it won’t bruise your shins, but the luxe vibe is loud and clear. Drill a cable hole in back and watch the cords vanish.
Fracture Shelf
by Ferm Living
$$
Feel a bit edgy today? Fracture is 100 % recycled aluminum cast to look like cracked stone. At five inches deep it squeezes into the tightest floor plans but still holds your glass of water and phone. Pair two over each other to echo the “fracture” rhythm. Wipes clean with a damp cloth – low-maintenance win.
Korpus Shelf S with Hook
by HAY
$$
Function with a pop! Korpus comes in six powder-coat colors and hides a hook for headphones or tomorrow’s outfit. It’s feather-light aluminum, so one person with a drill can get it up before bedtime.
F-Shelf
by Maze
$$
Short on inches? The laser-cut steel “F” acts like a mini nightstand. Flip it either way so the long arm lands where you need it. Matte coat means no fingerprint fuss, and the graphic shape looks like wall art when empty.
PLI Shelf
by TIPTOE
$
PLI is powder-coated steel in seven happy hues and three lengths. Rounded corners mean you won’t bruise a hip on a 3 a.m. water run. Pick Napoli Yellow if your room needs caffeine. I would mix two tones – Napoli Yellow over Rock Blue – for a playful stacked effect. Surface is scratch-resistant: kid- and cat-approved.
Curva Shelf
by AYTM
$$
Crave curves? Chrome retains a mirror flash; black nickel looks moodier. The gaps also route your charger so the cable clutter disappears. Go chrome for a glam flash or black nickel for mood lighting.
Lager bedside table
by ferm living
$$
Want industrial edge without the concrete block? Lager borrows from brutalist shapes but keeps things practical with a built-in cable cutout, so your lamp or charger slides right through and stays tidy. The squared-off silhouette feels solid yet still floats, giving the room a cool, gallery-like vibe.
Pipeline Solo Shelf
by Raawii
$$
Pop of playful color! Pipeline Solo is a single powder-coated tube that serves as a slim perch for books, toys, or that ceramic mug you always misplace. The bright blue finish punches up halls, kitchens, even kids’ rooms, and the light aluminum build makes install a breeze.
KIMPOP x Montana Dash wall shelf
by Montana furniture
$$
If you’re craving a hit of colour with your storage, the KIMPOP × Montana Dash shelf does the trick. This limited-edition take on Montana’s classic wall unit keeps the best bits – soft-close drawer up top, open cubby below – but swaps the usual muted tones for KIMPOP’s candy-bright lacquer palette. Hang it at mattress height for a floating nightstand, or tuck it under a hallway mirror where it swallows keys and mail without hogging floor space. Same clean Danish lines, just a lot more fun.
Wall Cabinet
by String Furniture
$$$
Love a system you can grow? The 1949 String cabinet is the OG. It flips open like a mini writing desk and tucks mess behind a clean veneer door. Add shelves and side panels later if your bedside chaos multiplies. Scandinavian, timeless, endlessly hackable.
Sidekick Shelf
by Blu Dot
$$
Fan of warm, honest wood? Sidekick is a solid plank in walnut or oak with soft edges that won’t snag sheets. Stack two – lamp up top, bedtime TBR pile below – and you’re set. Sealed finish laughs at water-ring drama. I love stacking two: lamp on the top, reading pile on the lower one.
Curvature Wall Table
by ferm LIVING
$$
Whimsy without going full cartoon. Curvature bends solid brass into a squiggle that’s equal parts shelf and sculpture. It handles a candle, book, and AirPods while the un-lacquered brass ages into a cool, matte patina.
Shelve02
by Nichba
$$
A single folded sheet of 4 mm Danish steel, powder-coated in matte black or white. Depth 15 cm – perfect for Kindle and glasses. Tiny lip keeps items in play when you bump the wall. The industrial vibe pairs well with exposed-bulb sconces.
Spike Shelf
by Magis
$$
Konstantin Grcic fused Carrara marble with a black-anodized aluminum T-bar that “spikes” through. The clash of luxury and industry feels rebellious. Heavy – 17 lb – so hit a stud, no excuses. I reserve it for one side of the bed and balance the visual weight with a slim lamp on the other.
Edgy Wood Shelf
by Maze
$$
Ash veneer top sits on a slender powder-coated steel sling. Sling stashes magazines or a laptop; top holds lamp and lip balm. Left- or right-hand versions keep cables tucked by the wall. At 30 cm deep it acts almost like a tiny floating desk for late-night note jotting.
Price
$ 0 -100
$$ 100-500
$$$ 500-
Why float your nightstand?
More floor for living. You’ll vacuum in half the time.
Visual breathing room. The bed feels lighter, especially in tight layouts.
Custom height. Mount it level with your mattress top – no elbow-bending limbo.
Cable control. Drill a hole in the back panel and hide chargers for a clean look.
Easy swap-out. Paint the wall, change the shelf, tweak the whole mood.
Quick checklist before you buy
Depth: A carafe and a paperback need 8–10 in.
Weight rating: Shoot for at least 25 lb; double if you’re a “stack of novels” person.
Drawer vs. ledge: Clutter hiders (drawers) keep melatonin gummies out of sight.
Finish: Wood warms. Metal feels crisp. Marble screams indulgence.
Wall type: Anchors for drywall, masonry screws for brick.
Match the shelf to your routine – drawer if you hoard, slim plank if you’re a minimalist. Measure twice, anchor deep, then give your floor the night off.
