Simons Maison
Modern Walnut And Coal Nightstand
This modern nightstand combines a walnut melamine cabinet with a coal-colored drawer front and tapered legs. It offers a slide-out drawer on metal glides and an open shelf for bedside storage. The scratch-, stain-, and water-resistant finish measures 23.5 by 17 by 18 inches (59 by 43 by 46 cm) and requires assembly.
- Color
- Walnut and Coal
- Category
- Furniture > Cabinets & Storage
Specifications
This modern nightstand features a walnut and coal melamine finish, a slide-out drawer, and an open shelf for storage.
Slide-out drawer on metal glides, open shelf, scratch-resistant finish.
- Color
- Walnut and Coal · brown
- Material
- Laminated wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 23.5x18x17 in
- Category
- Furniture > Cabinets & Storage
Additional Attributes
- sleek lines
- carved legs
- cutout handle
- high-quality scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, water-resistant finish
- walnut and coal melamine finish
- drawer on metal glides
- open decorative shelf
- designed and made in Quebec
- assembly hardware included
Product Insights
The Modern Walnut And Coal Nightstand by Simons Maison delivers a deliberately modern silhouette with carved legs and clean lines, priced at $228. Its core promise is a premium feel from 38-lb MDF construction and smooth metal drawer glides that maintain easy, one-finger operation for years, assembled with just a screwdriver. The main tradeoff is the printed melamine laminate over MDF finish—not solid wood or veneer—paired with a scratch-resistant claim that buyers report often fails, as units may arrive with scratches or blemishes, requiring inspection on delivery. While it costs $49 to $99 more than comparable melamine models, it offers superior build quality, stability on carpet, and easy care with just a damp cloth.
Verified claims
- Material
- Walnut finish is printed melamine laminate over MDF, not solid wood or veneer.
- Scratch resistance
- The walnut and coal melamine finish is scratch-, stain-, and water-resistant.
- Smoothness
- Drawer glides smoothly and opens with one finger.
- Soft-close
- The drawer uses standard metal glides, not soft-close.
- Value
- At $228, costs $49–$99 more than South Shore melamine models but offers metal glides, carved legs, and heavier MDF.
- Shipping condition
- Some units arrive with scratches or finish blemishes; inspect upon delivery.
- Drawer
- Metal drawer glides maintain smooth operation for years.
- Assembly
- Assembly requires only a Phillips screwdriver; hardware and instructions included.
- Design
- A deliberate modern silhouette with tapered, carved legs, clean lines, and a minimalist, sophisticated mood.
- Build quality
- 38-lb MDF construction and smooth metal drawer glides feel premium for the price.
- Care
- The water-resistant laminate finish guards against drink rings and everyday moisture, and protects the MDF core from swelling.
- Stability
- At 38 lbs, stays planted on carpet yet light enough to carry.
- Aesthetic
- Buyers praise its modern clean lines and walnut finish.
- Finish composition
- The walnut and coal finish is a printed laminate over melamine-coated MDF, not a real wood veneer.
- UV exposure
- The printed melamine surface holds its colour under ordinary indoor light, but prolonged direct sunlight can fade and craze the finish; avoid placing this nightstand in an unshaded south-facing window.
- Water resistance limits
- Splashes bead on the melamine surface, but standing water that pools at a back edge, shelf lip, or drawer-front seam can swell the MDF core; a damp glass set on top is not a problem.
- Dimensional stability
- Because the panels are melamine-laminated MDF rather than solid wood, the assembled cabinet stays dimensionally stable and won't expand, contract, or develop hairline gaps at the joints with seasonal humidity swings.
- Heat resistance
- The melamine surface handles a lamp, a book, and a mug of coffee, but a hot pan straight off the stove or a dropped tool is beyond the duty class it was built for.
Product record
- Title
- Modern Walnut And Coal Nightstand
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 228 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Keeping bedside essentials tucked away
Store small personal items out of sight in the nightstand's slide-out drawer, which glides effortlessly for quiet, hassle-free daily use, per a synthesis of customer reviews. The drawer front has a recessed finger notch for easy opening, and an open shelf below keeps downtime essentials within reach.[1,2]
Keeping bedtime essentials on an open shelf
This nightstand's open decorative shelf gives you a spot for your downtime essentials, keeping them within easy reach beside the bed. Its sleek lines, carved legs, and laminated walnut finish make it a simple accent piece for the bedroom.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Modern Walnut And Coal Nightstand: Choose this if you want a compact, low-profile nightstand (23.5 inches long, 17 inches high, 18 inches deep) with a single drawer on metal glides plus an open shelf for bedside essentials, in a walnut-and-coal look the merchant describes as easy to match. Its laminated wood construction has a melamine finish the merchant describes as scratch-, stain- and water-resistant, and it weighs 38 pounds; note that assembly is required. Some units may arrive with scratches or finish blemishes from shipping, so it is wise to inspect upon delivery.[1] | Rattan Drawers Walnut Laminate Accent Table: Choose this if you want a mid-century modern-inspired side table with a light walnut laminate finish and woven rattan drawer panels that reviewers praised for adding texture and an on-trend look to boho or modern rooms. Its two large stacked drawers (about 19 inches wide, 15.75 inches deep, and 24 inches tall, with solid wood legs) suit bedside or living-space storage, and reviewers consistently report quick, straightforward assembly. Note that the body is made of MDF and particle board rather than solid wood throughout, one reviewer was disappointed when expecting heirloom-quality construction, and a white stain on a side panel was reported, so it is worth checking all pieces before assembly.[3,4] | Minimalist Two-Drawer Bedside Table: Choose this if you want a minimalist, Scandinavian-style two-drawer nightstand with clean lines and a warm wood-look finish (walnut or maple) for a contemporary bedroom, including compact spaces where its 18 inch height, 23.75 inch width and 18.75 inch depth work well. Reviewers praise its looks and ample storage, and it is designed and made in Quebec with drawers on metal glides. Note it is laminated wood rather than solid wood (the veneer description is disputed by some buyers), assembly is required with occasional reports of misaligned drawers, and the actual finish can appear lighter than in online photos.[5] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular low nightstand with walnut-finish box, a single coal-colored drawer with recessed top-edge pull, open shelf below, and short black tapered legs; a clear ribbed glass sits on the top surface.
- Overall formRectangular box-shaped nightstand with a flat top, an open rectangular shelf at the bottom, and a single drawer occupying the upper front face.
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x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high) - Top surface materialFlat wood-grain top with a warm medium walnut finish and visible wood grain patterns.
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x 0.25 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high) - Drawer frontSingle full-width drawer with a matte coal-colored front and a recessed horizontal pull cut into the upper edge of the drawer face.
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x 0.13 · y 0.44 · w 0.74 · h 0.14 (high) - Drawer pull detailNarrow recessed pull along the top edge of the drawer forming a shallow horizontal slot with a rounded inner contour at the corners.
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x 0.24 · y 0.46 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - Open shelfOpen rectangular shelf below the drawer with the same walnut finish as the outer box; interior has a visible book placed on the right side.
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x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - LegsFour short tapered legs finished in a dark coal/black color, slightly inset from the cabinet edges.
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x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - On-top accessoryClear ribbed drinking glass with vertical fluted texture placed near the left-rear quadrant of the top surface containing a small amount of liquid.
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x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.09 (high) - Visible printed text (book spine)“F.L. WRIGHT”
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x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the nightstand beside a wooden bed headboard against a light wall, with framed abstract art above; neutral rug and concrete floor visible. Soft studio lighting casts subtle shadows.
- Headboard adjacentPartial view of a matching walnut-finish bed headboard on the left edge of the image, vertically aligned with the nightstand.
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x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 0.26 · h 0.70 (high) - Wall artFramed rectangular abstract artwork hung above and to the right of the nightstand with black frame and two-tone black and beige shapes.
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x 0.63 · y 0.03 · w 0.23 · h 0.27 (high) - Floor and rugSmooth grey floor with a woven neutral rug visible at the lower edge of the image.
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x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from the upper left producing gentle shadows under the nightstand and a faint cast shadow of the glass on the top surface.
Colors
walnut brown· wood box and top#936445coal black· drawer front and legs#241C13- Overall formRectangular box-shaped nightstand with a flat top, an open rectangular shelf at the bottom, and a single drawer occupying the upper front face.
- 02
Product
Partial front view of a wood-framed nightstand showing the top surface, a single recessed-handle drawer in a dark coal finish, an open lower shelf with a book, and a tapered dark leg at the right front corner.
- Top surface materialRectangular top panel with visible horizontal wood grain and a warm medium-walnut finish; 45-degree visible top edge where the wood veneer meets the frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.14 (high) - Drawer frontSingle drawer front occupying the upper central area, flat face in a matte dark coal finish with a subtle textured appearance and a long recessed hand groove near its top edge.
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x 0.05 · y 0.16 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high) - Recessed handle detailCurved rectangular recessed cutout for finger pull located at the drawer's upper-right edge with visible inner edge highlight.
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x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Lower shelfOpen shelf below the drawer framed by the same walnut finish as the top; shelf surface is horizontal and shows the same wood grain.
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x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.90 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible book on shelfSingle large hardcover book placed on the shelf, spine facing forward and aligned near the shelf center; book is a prop and not part of the product construction.
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x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.63 · h 0.18 (high) - Front legRight front tapered leg in a dark charcoal/coal finish with a slightly rounded outer face, mounted under the shelf.
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x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Drawer texture appearanceDrawer face has a very fine, slightly pebbled matte texture visible at this scale.
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x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (medium) - Product-edge joinNarrow vertical walnut frame strip at the right edge of the drawer opening where the wood frame meets the drawer front.
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x 0.86 · y 0.16 · w 0.08 · h 0.36 (high) - Spine text on book“F.L. WRIGHT”
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x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - Publisher text on book spine“TASCHEN”
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x 0.74 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing only part of the nightstand against a neutral wall; soft even lighting with gentle shadows, a ribbed glass and a book used as styling props, and the image tightly cropped to the right-front and central portion of the unit.
- Shot compositionTight crop showing the right-central portion of the front face and lower shelf; top-left shows a glass prop and the bottom shows floor surface.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and surfacePlain light beige wall behind the product and a neutral textured floor under the unit.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle shadow under the shelf and subtle highlight on the recessed handle edge.
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x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (medium) - Styling propsRibbed drinking glass on the top surface and a hardcover book on the shelf; both are props and not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.63 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
medium walnut· wood frame and shelf#7A634Ecoal gray· drawer front#3A3127dark charcoal· front leg#2C2319- Top surface materialRectangular top panel with visible horizontal wood grain and a warm medium-walnut finish; 45-degree visible top edge where the wood veneer meets the frame.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a nightstand top and an open drawer: visible walnut-finish tabletop, charcoal drawer front with a recessed finger notch, light natural wood drawer interior holding a bright yellow book.
- Tabletop surfaceFlat rectangular tabletop with visible horizontal walnut wood grain and a warm medium-brown finish; top edge is squared with a thin exposed end-grain line at the corner.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.82 · h 0.45 (high) - Drawer frontMatte coal/charcoal colored drawer front with a rectangular recessed finger notch cut into the top-left edge for opening; front has a uniform smooth finish.
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x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.96 · h 0.36 (high) - Drawer interiorInterior of the drawer is light natural wood with visible vertical grain on the side and a smooth lighter base panel; interior is unfinished or lightly finished compared with the tabletop.
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x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high) - Interior objectSingle hardback book with a bright yellow to orange cover placed flat in the drawer, occupying most of the visible drawer floor.
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x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - Book spine text“The Monocle Guide To Better Living”
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x 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Book cover logoCircular logo consisting of a stylized M inside a circle printed in black on the book cover and spine.
2 regions
x 0.39 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Small illegible printSmall block of fine print or logo near the lower right corner of the book edge, too small to read at this resolution.
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x 0.80 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a neutral concrete floor background, directional warm lighting creating soft shadows and a shadow of the drawer visible on the floor; image is a cropped detail close-up focusing on the corner of the nightstand.
- Background surfaceSmooth concrete or cement floor visible beneath and to the left of the nightstand, with subtle texture and warm lighting falloff.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper right creating defined soft shadow of the drawer on the floor and gentle highlights on the tabletop wood grain.
- Shot compositionOblique close-up framing that crops the nightstand at the top-right corner and shows the open drawer from a slightly elevated angle.
Colors
medium walnut brown· tabletop#B4744Bcharcoal gray· drawer front#6D5B45light natural wood· drawer interior#E2A404vibrant yellow-orange· book cover#E5AB0A- Tabletop surfaceFlat rectangular tabletop with visible horizontal walnut wood grain and a warm medium-brown finish; top edge is squared with a thin exposed end-grain line at the corner.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Looks exactly the same as the picture
Nothing to say, everything is perfect !
Excellentes tables de chevet
Les tables de chevet étaient déjà très belle en photo, mais il est vraiment magnifique en réel. Très beau rapport qualité-prix. Aucun regret sur l'achat de ces tables de chevet. Merci pour ces beaux produits!
Table de chevet noyer
Correcte, mais est arrivée égratignée. Matériaux qualité ok.
Classic modern nightstand
Absolutely love the modern clean lines of this nightstand. Excellent quality, smooth gliding drawer and the walnut finish is gorgeous. So happy with my purchase