Nightstand and dresser dimensions
Nightstands match bed top (20-28 inches tall, 18-24 wide). Dressers 50-70 long × 18 deep × 30-36 tall.
2 min readUpdated 2026-06-10
In this guide
- 1
Nightstand
Width: 18-24 inches. Depth: 16-22 inches. Height: 20-28 inches — within 2-3 inches of mattress top.
- 2
Dresser (low, wide)
Width: 50-70 inches. Depth: 18-22 inches. Height: 30-36 inches.
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Chest of drawers (tall, narrow)
Width: 30-42 inches. Depth: 18-22 inches. Height: 44-60 inches.
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Clearances
Foot of bed to dresser: 36 inches walkway minimum. Side of dresser to perpendicular wall: 12+ inches for drawer pulls to clear.
Frequently asked questions
What's the standard nightstand height?
20-28 inches. Match within 2-3 inches of the top of the mattress.
Standard dresser dimensions?
50-70 inches wide × 18-22 deep × 30-36 tall for a low dresser.
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