This issue seems to be occurring more often...like you say the bedside stands have not kept up height with the increase in the size of the mattresses.

I have a King pedestal bed with a very high Tempurpedic mattress set and I actually ended up using two matching chests turned on end. I like them and they go with me decor, but they are not the usual furniture tables you are looking for. You can also search for "Plant Stands" as they are usually taller.

Here is one at IKEA...you could always paint it if you need a different color...not badly priced. ($60)

Here is a link that might be useful: 27 1/2 inches

Telephones tables are usually high enough for a taller bed. And the last time I checked, Ballard Designs had several small tables that were 28" or 30" high--search for tables, not nightstands.

You might also consider a small bookcase or chest of drawers, if you can find one of the right height. It would also add some extra storage.

If you are considering a small chest as camlan suggested, search for a bachelor chest. They are wider and taller than a ns and smaller than a chest/small dresser.

Good luck!

I have a rattan table with magazine insert on the bottom for one side, an old sewing machine base with a glass top for the other, they are both 29" and level with the bed. Works for me.
Stop looking for nightstand and look for a little chest. Take your tape measure. Get what looks and feels right to you.

Red

Why don't you go with a wall mounted nightstand. You can make it any height you want.

I'm actually finding the exact opposite to be true. My old nightstands are a paltry 24" high, but all the new nightstands I've looked at are between 28" and 32" high. (I've been looking at several styles by Stanley Furniture.) I find that children's furniture is shorter, so my daughter's nightstand (which is Stanley's Young America line) are only about 24.5" high. Perhaps you need to look at furniture that is not specifically "children's" furniture.