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Nightstand

Nightstand

$480.00 USD
$480.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Ships free in the lower 48.

The Shakers believed that furniture should be honest and not deceitful—no veneers or unnecessary ornamentation. Our new nightstand honors this philosophy with the austere design and proportions found in many of their late eighteenth-century side tables. Made from solid American cherry or walnut (photos forthcoming), the table features a twenty-by-seventeen-inch tabletop with a utilitarian rabbeted drawer. It's hand-rubbed with the same raw linseed oil we use on our bed, resulting in zero VOCs and a finish that becomes richer and darker over time.

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Designed and made by Kenon Perry in Bosque County, TX

Tables are handcrafted in Kenon's six-person shop in the town of Morgan. Each table is carefully inspected for grain matching and allowed to cure before being packed.

A Natural Finish that gets Richer

The nightstand is finished with raw, 100% pure linseed oil and is zero VOC. Unlike lacquer, linseed oil allows the wood to breathe, enabling tannins to oxidize and the wood to naturally darken over time. This effect is more pronounced in cherry than in walnut but occurs in both, resulting in incredibly rich colors.

Optional Full Grain Leather Top

Made by Billy Kirk in Jersey City, NJ, from American hides, the optional leather top is a rich red, protecting the lightly finished cherry from water rings and dings. It sits on top of the table like a large coaster, with no adhesive.

Dimensions

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Materials

Solid American Cherry or Walnut excl. a plywood drawer bottom. Lamello Clamex fasteners are made from zinc-alloy, and fiberglass reinforced plastic.

Assembly

Drawer fully assembled. Legs, frame, and top, partially assembled. Estimated assembly time <20 mins.

Care

Avoid hot drinks without coasters / or protection. Sand and re-oil when damaged.

Heirloom Repair Warranty

We’d like our furniture to be passed on and will repair it, profit-free, as long as we're in business. If you damage your furniture, you'll only be responsible for the shipping and our direct costs.

  • American Cherry or Walnut

    With the exception of the plywood drawer bottom, the nightstand is made from solid wood, in single staves.

  • Zero VOC Finish

    Raw linseed oil is a natural, historic finish made from Flaxseed. It can be re applied easily and allows for easy repair of dings and blemishes.

  • Ships Partially Assembled

    The nightstand ships with the drawer pre-assembled, the legs pre-attached, and a durable fastening system for lifelong ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the nightstand require some assembly?

We tested shipping the nightstand fully assembled but the damage rate was too high. By shipping partially assembled we can reduce damage and shipping costs at the same time.

How protective is linseed oil for hot drinks / water damage etc?

Linseed oil is minimally protective but, unlike stained, veneered, and lacquered furniture, it's also very repairable. i.e. hot cups without a coaster will cause heat rings but all you need to do is sand the damage and re-oil it.

Where are the fasteners made?

The fasteners are called Lamello Clamex and are made in Switzerland. Unlike wood screws, they are indefinitely reversible and so it is easy to disassemble your table without over torquing on the assembly.

Can I use the nightstand as a side table in my living room?

Yes! At 26" it makes a great sofa side table.

Is the leather topper removable?

yes - it has no adhesive, it just sits on top of the table and lets gravity do the work.