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last year

Hello! I am on the hunt for nightstands that complement my bed frame. It is a dark mahogany-trimmed, upholstered frame. I recently purchased the pictured nightstand from Ballard Designs, but don’t love how the style/finish looks with the frame. Looking for more suitable, transitional/traditional stands to go with the bed. I’m also looking for a new dresser- thinking of getting a mahogany antique Henkel Harris one, but open to any suggestions on nightstand/dresser pairings. Thank you!!

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BeverlyFLADeziner

last year

Instead of nightstands consider 3 drawer chests

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Kendrah
last year
Can you show a pic of the antique dresser you are considering?

Your headboard is beautiful and I agree those bedside tables are not great with it. I like these Barbara Berry for Baker tables.

https://www.chairish.com/product/25122405/barbara-barry-for-baker-regency-style-mahogany-nightstand?gQT=1

https://www.chairish.com/product/24739508/pair-of-baker-furniture-barbara-barry-collection-night-chests?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20228783907&gbraid=0AAAAADuSJp8_QE9tyBNeviqu13xS__7al&gclid=CjwKCAjw1ozEBhAdEiwAn9qbzcghkWzOWRwzsRwXMkQ6yF4pohTDIExtD62-sTC7tfl_GzZpO9OmfxoCnz8QAvD_BwE
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Cara Fidler
last year
Hi. I suggest going with teak or glass nightstands. Look for teak nightstands. The wood in the nightstand you haven't doesnt compliment the mahogany at all. You could paint it black if you can't find something in teak.
apple_pie_order
last year
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A nightstand with all drawers stays far neater than one with an open shelf underneath the top. And there's only the top to dust.
Lyn Nielson
last year
a two tones mahogany nightstand would be lighter than a solid wood tone.

in your neutral bedroom. Layer the wondows with blinds and drapes in a light tone to match the wall color. LOVE the rug!

https://www.sierralivingconcepts.com/category/70/night-stands?featuredid=10165&srsltid=AfmBOoqEv2RFd_PKXhlN8zAq_Q24fd3m_LsUM7PymrQ7uoQrY12oJr-nAyw
apple_pie_order
last year
If you find the Henkel Harris mahogany dresser, you may like the matching nightstands.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I like 3 drawer chests for night stands in a space they often even fill the need for a dresser . But if you need dresser my advice get one with matching night stands then a lot less trouble trying to match too many things .

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