EQ3
Architectural Shelved Oak Bedside Table
The Architectural Shelved Oak Bedside Table from EQ3 is a mid-century-inspired nightstand featuring a trestle base and an exposed structural frame. It offers a single drawer on metal glides and an open shelf for storage, constructed from CARB P2 certified composite wood with oak veneer and finished with eco-friendly water-based products. Measuring 22" W x 19" D x 20.25" H (56 x 48.25 x 51.5 cm), it is delivered fully assembled and requires no assembly.
- Material
- CARB P2 certified composite wood frame, oak veneer
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Nightstands
Specifications
A mid-century inspired bedside table with an oak veneer and trestle base, featuring a drawer and built-in storage.
Drawer on metal glides, built-in storage space, CARB P2 certified, eco-friendly water-based finishing, no assembly required.
- Material
- CARB P2 certified composite wood frame, oak veneer
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 22x19x20.25 in
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Nightstands
Additional Attributes
- CARB P2 certified composite wood frame
- oak veneer
- eco-friendly water-based finishing
- drawer on metal glides
- built-in storage space
- no assembly required
- natural wood variations
- trestle base
- mid-century design
Product Insights
EQ3’s Architectural Shelved Oak Bedside Table counters fast furniture with pragmatic Canadian design: a trestle base and metal glides ensure wobble-free stability, the engineered core resists warping, and the water-based finish emits 95% fewer VOCs but requires coasters to avoid water rings. Its 22x19-inch top offers 55% more surface area than typical nightstands, while an open shelf replaces a second drawer for an airier profile—though it demands immediate cleanup to prevent moisture damage. The drawer lacks soft-close and can close abruptly, yet full-extension glides outperform wood in humidity resistance. Voluntary CARB P2 compliance and quarterly formaldehyde testing keep emissions at 0.05 ppm; the piece ships fully assembled with a low-odor finish and domestic warranty through Simons.
Verified claims
- Formaldehyde emissions
- Emissions are held to 0.05 ppm with quarterly independent testing.
- Voluntary compliance
- EQ3 voluntarily supplies CARB P2 certified composite wood for Canadian homes, matching California's formaldehyde standard without being required to do so by Canadian regulation.
- Finish
- Water-based finish uses a petroleum-free formula that cuts hazardous production emissions by 95%, with low residual odor, non-yellowing clarity, and a durable cured film.
- Care
- Water-based finish is not resistant to water rings; needs coasters and pH-neutral cleaning.
- Stability
- Built to last: engineered core for stability, metal glides unaffected by humidity, and wobble-free trestle base.
- Design philosophy
- EQ3 was founded in 2001 to counter fast furniture with a pragmatic Canadian design ethos.
- Health & environmental compliance
- Voluntarily meets CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde standards and uses a low-VOC water-based finish.
- Durability
- Trestle base and metal glides prevent wobble and binding; veneer core resists warping.
- Surface size
- Top surface is 22x19 — 55% more area than typical nightstands.
- Delivery
- Ships fully assembled with low-odor finish and CARB P2 certification.
- Service
- Domestic warranty and returns support through Simons.
- Daily convenience
- Full-extension metal glides and open shelf for convenient access.
- Drawer glides
- Full-extension metal glides outperform wood glides in smoothness and humidity resistance.
- Soft close
- The drawer uses full-extension metal glides but does not have a soft-close mechanism.
- Open shelf tradeoff
- Open shelf replaces a second drawer for an airier silhouette and easier access.
- Brand alignment
- Open shelf design embodies EQ3's pragmatic Canadian design values.
- Spill vulnerability
- Oak veneer surfaces require immediate wipe-up of spilled water to prevent the veneer from bubbling or lifting.
- Scratch prevention
- Placing self-adhesive felt pads under a lamp base or heavy ceramic dish helps prevent slow-gouge scratches that can cut through the thin oak veneer.
- Veneer repair
- Chipped veneer along an edge or corner can be repaired with a colour-matched wax stick without sanding or professional help.
- Manufacturing oversight
- This bedside table is produced in EQ3's own Indonesian casegood factory, with design and R&D in Winnipeg, giving oversight from the designer's sketch to final assembly.
- Formaldehyde health impact
- CARB P2 compliance keeps formaldehyde off-gassing low enough to significantly reduce the likelihood of throat irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health concerns while sleeping next to the table.
- Drawer hardware
- Drawer hardware stays out of sight: the side-mounted full-extension slides are mounted inside the cabinet so the drawer face reads as a clean, unbroken front, and the collection uses matching solid oak or walnut handles rather than metal pulls.
- Silhouette
- The top is a simple 22-inch by 19-inch rectangle and the open trestle base leaves the space underneath clear, so the table reads as an airy, low-bulk piece rather than a solid block; at 20.25 inches tall it sits low and unobtrusive beside the bed.
- Solid wood vs veneer
- The frame and drawer front are CARB P2 certified composite wood with an oak veneer laid over it; the only solid wood is the handles, which are solid oak or walnut on this collection. EQ3 does not publish a veneer thickness for the top or drawer front.
- Open shelf location
- The built-in storage is the open compartment beneath the drawer, formed within the trestle frame; EQ3 does not publish internal cubby dimensions for that compartment.
Product record
- Title
- Architectural Shelved Oak Bedside Table
- Brand
- EQ3
- Price
- 599 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Keeping bedside essentials organized within reach
This oak bedside table works as a nightstand for storing everyday items next to the bed, with two drawers on metal glides plus built-in storage space and a middle open shelf. The flat top and open shelf give you spots for things you want close at hand, while the trestle-base design adds a mid-century look to the bedroom.[1,2]
Bringing a mid-century touch to the bedroom
This oak bedside table works as a nightstand with storage while its trestle base showcases a structural design. Simons describes it as adding dignified, mid-century appeal to your decor, though that's the retailer's styling claim rather than a reported result.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Architectural Shelved Oak Bedside Table: Choose this if you want a compact nightstand with a mid-century, architectural look — it measures 22 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 20.25 inches high, with an open top shelf and a drawer on metal glides, and needs no assembly. The frame is CARB P2 certified composite wood with an oak veneer in a light natural finish, finished with eco-friendly water-based products. Because it is made of natural wood, each table is unique and may vary slightly from the photo, and it cannot be shipped to Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or the Magdalen Islands.[1] | Architectural Oak Nightstand: Choose this if you want a mid-century modern one-drawer nightstand (described by the merchant as adding dignified appeal) with an exposed structural framework and trestle base, sized 22 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 16 inches high in one size. It pairs an oak veneer and oak wood over a CARB P2 certified composite wood frame with eco-friendly water-based finishes (the merchant's characterization), a single drawer on metal glides with no assembly required. Note that as natural wood, each table is unique and may vary slightly from the photo, shipping takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks, and delivery is not available to Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Magdalen Islands.[3] | Oak Single-Drawer Nightstand: Choose this if you want a compact bedside piece (21 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 23 inches high) with one inset drawer on metal glides plus an open lower shelf, in a light natural oak look with solid oak peg legs and an eco-friendly water-based finish. It arrives fully assembled, and its CARB P2 certified composite wood frame with oak veneer keeps it simple to place right away. Note that it ships in roughly 2 to 4 weeks, cannot be delivered to Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut or the Magdalen Islands, and because it is natural wood, each table is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.[4,5,6] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular bedside table in light oak veneer with an open top shelf, a single recessed-front drawer, and square legs connected by a lower stretcher.
- Overall geometryRectangular box-shaped case with a visible open shelf at the top and a single full-width drawer occupying the lower front of the case.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high) - Top surfaceFlat rectangular top panel with visible oak grain and square outer edges; top sits flush with the outer frame.
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x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high) - Open shelf interiorShallow open shelf under the top with a darker wood grain back panel and a horizontal shelf floor; interior appears recessed from the face frame.
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x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Drawer frontSingle full-width drawer with continuous horizontal wood grain and a subtle horizontal recessed finger pull running near the top edge of the drawer face.
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x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Face frame detailFramed outer face with a narrow mitered-looking trim around the opening, consistent color and grain with the case.
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x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Legs and stretcherFour square-section legs visible at the corners with a horizontal stretcher running between the legs near the top of the leg section; legs match the case wood tone.
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x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high) - Surface finish and grainLight natural oak appearance with visible linear wood grain across top, drawer face, and legs; finish appears smooth and matte.
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x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.86 (medium)
Other
Studio front-on shot of the table centered on a plain light background with a soft shadow beneath the legs.
- Shot compositionProduct is centered in the frame and photographed from a straight-on frontal viewpoint at about mid-height.
- Background and surfaceEven, light neutral background and floor with a soft shadow under the legs indicating directional, diffuse lighting from above.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the product with no visible text or labels in the scene and no visible props or hands.
Colors
light oak· case, top and drawer front#D6AA82dark oak· shelf back interior#CB946D- Overall geometryRectangular box-shaped case with a visible open shelf at the top and a single full-width drawer occupying the lower front of the case.
- 02
Product
Boxy bedside table constructed from light oak-finish wood with an open front cubby and a single recessed-front drawer; mounted on four square legs connected by low horizontal stretchers.
- Overall geometryRectangular cuboid top and body with exposed hollow front forming an open cubby; body sits on a separate rectangular leg frame that raises it above the floor.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.62 (high) - Open front cubbyFront face is a deep open compartment with visible interior top, sides, and a recessed horizontal drawer front occupying the lower half of the opening.
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x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.51 · h 0.37 (high) - Drawer front and pullSingle drawer front visible inside the cubby with a continuous horizontal recessed finger-pull formed as a thin ledge along the top edge of the drawer face.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.47 · h 0.18 (high) - Legs and stretcher frameFour straight square-section legs extend down from the body and are connected close to the floor by horizontal rectangular stretchers that form an H-like support pattern beneath the cabinet.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.58 · h 0.24 (high) - Wood grain and finishVisible oak grain with light natural finish and matte appearance; grain runs predominantly horizontally on top and drawer face and vertically on side panel near front edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Inner shelf depthInterior cubby depth is noticeable from the visible darkened interior top and side recess, creating a shadowed cavity behind the drawer area.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral white background with soft even lighting and a subtle shadow under the legs; shot shows a three-quarter front-right perspective of the table.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view showing front opening, right side panel, and top surface; product centered with extra space above and to the left.
- Background and lightingUniform off-white background with soft diffuse lighting producing gentle shadows beneath the table and slight shading inside the cubby.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clean studio render or photograph with sharp edges and clear visibility of wood grain and small cast shadows.
Colors
light natural oak· body panels and top#E3BB94medium oak· drawer front#CAA17Eshadowed oak· inner cubby interior#AE8264- Overall geometryRectangular cuboid top and body with exposed hollow front forming an open cubby; body sits on a separate rectangular leg frame that raises it above the floor.
- 03
Product
Left-side oak bedside table with two drawers, an open shelf holding books, and square legs; visible top holds a small tray and potted flowers.
- Overall formRectangular oak bedside table with a flat rectangular top, a middle open shelf, and two horizontal drawers below the shelf.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.47 (high) - Drawer frontsTwo uninterrupted horizontal drawer fronts with visible vertical grain continuity across faces and no visible external handles.
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x 0.02 · y 0.63 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Open shelf contentMiddle open shelf contains stacked books and a patterned spine; one book spine shows legible white uppercase text on a dark background.
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x 0.02 · y 0.53 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - LegsSquare solid oak legs that extend straight down from the cabinet corners to the floor.
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x 0.02 · y 0.83 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Top stylingFlat top surface with a small wooden tray holding a pair of eyeglasses and a two-tone ceramic pot with purple flowers.
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x 0.03 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible wood grainLight natural oak grain visible across drawer faces and top surface, consistent across visible panels.
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x 0.02 · y 0.49 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high) - Shelf text“WILD PLANTS”
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x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Lifestyle bedroom scene showing the bedside table next to a bed with white bedding, a dark upholstered headboard, and a small oval overbed table in foreground holding a teapot and mug; soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionThree quarter crop framing from the foot of the bed showing left bedside table and adjacent bed and overbed table; top of lamp is partially visible at upper left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Foreground furnitureOval dark metal overbed table with a thin tabletop supported by a cylindrical metal leg, placed over the bed and carrying a patterned teapot, a gray mug, and folded cloth.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.36 · w 0.58 · h 0.34 (high) - Bed and headboardWhite quilted comforter on bed with a dark navy upholstered headboard visible behind the bedside table.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.78 · h 0.48 (high) - LightingSoft, even diffuse lighting with mild highlights on the metal table leg and gentle shadows under the bedside table and overbed table.
Colors
light oak· bedside table body#D5A36Bmatte dark gray· overbed table top and leg#524A45- Overall formRectangular oak bedside table with a flat rectangular top, a middle open shelf, and two horizontal drawers below the shelf.