College Dorm Furniture: 6 Tables & Nightstands for Your Dorm

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Wood texture background with text: terrific tables and nightstands for college dorms

Dorm rooms don’t always have those little touches that can make it feel more like home. Fortunately, there are some solutions available—college dorm furniture chief among them! Take coffee tables, desks, and nightstands, for example. They add both fashion and function to your room. 

Check out these 6 great table options to spruce up your dorm room!

Yaheetech Simple Computer Desk

If your personal aesthetic tends to run toward industrial or beauty of wood, then you’ll love this sleek, retro-inspired desk. The rustic distressed wood grain and matte metal framework desktop give a touch of antique inspiration to this piece and can be adjusted to the ergonomic height. Great for studying, writing, or nibbling a late-night snack. Minimal assembly required.

Foldable Computer Desk by Origami

Origami foldable deskLiving in cramped quarters can be difficult. Thankfully, there’s a colorful, durable, foldable solution, thanks to Origami. This foldable computer desk comes in three different sizes, several colors, and folds away for easy storage. No assembly required and all you need to do is toggle a small switch to stow it away under your bed or in a closet. You’ll wonder how you lived without this great little desk.

Parsons Modern Coffee Table by DHP

DHP coffee tableSometimes the most unexpected pieces of furniture can be real lifesavers when you’re in college. This lovely little coffee table from Parsons is certainly no exception. Use it as a coffee table or small desk. Use it as an impromptu charging station for your phone or laptop, or just set books on it for a fast storage solution.

BedShelfie Bedside Shelf

BedShelfie bedside shelfOnce you have one of these cute little bedside shelves, you’ll wonder how you ever made it this far without it. No tools required to set this up. Each shelf comes with a 2-inch steel clip that holds it to the side of your bed. Use it for keeping that notebook and coffee mug close at hand so you needn’t get out of bed. Cute and practical, it even has 2 wire slots for charging your gadgets.

Modern Studio End Table

Zinus Dane end tableIf you prefer a more grown-up, understated dorm aesthetic, check out this sleek, minimalistic end table. Perfect as a bedside table for your clock or a lamp, it can also be used as a small double shelf. The lower shelf can be used for books, a laptop, or anything else you might need to have close to your bedside. Designed by Modern Studio, this end table easy to assemble and is available in two colors.

Morris Accent Table by Winsome

Winsome accent tableThis little Morris Accent table with foldable baskets is as practical as it is helpful. It doubles up as a table with storage without looking too clunky. You can even take the baskets out and use this little table as a small bookshelf. Pretty, practical, and sturdy. You and your roommate might want to get a matching set, so both of you can be organized in style.

Picking out some college dorm furniture is one great way to make the space truly your own. Whether you live in the dorms for just freshman year, or longer, it can be your home away from home. 

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