The Best Pottery Barn Nightstand Dupes That Look Surprisingly Close

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I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with nightstands. I want them to be beautiful, obviously. But they also need to hold a lamp, a stack of books (and my stack of books is usually 2 stacks of books, haha), a glass of water, all my random sleep aids like magnesium spray, a pretty little dish with random chapstick, hair ties and loose change and who knows what else that randomly ends up there.

So when I find a really good one, I get excited! And…Pottery Barn makes some really good ones.

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The problem comes when I realize that the nightstand I love is $700 or $900 and, unlike an accent chair or dresser, I need two of them. Suddenly my nightstand situation is approaching $2,000. No thank you.

So I went looking for the best Pottery Barn nightstand dupes and lookalikes, and there are some surprisingly good options out there. I’m talking about the same warm woods, cane details, chunky silhouettes and classic shapes for considerably less. I, myself, ended up getting nightstands similar in design to Serena and Lily and found them at Kohl’s for like 1/4 of the price. When I was going through that search, I became pretty well-versed on what’s out there that is inspired by designer furniture companies, is still good quality and saves you some change.

I’ve included lookalikes for some of Pottery Barn’s most recognizable nightstands below. I’ll keep adding to this list as I find more good ones because, as always, I’m only interested in sharing alternatives that actually look like the original.

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The Best Pottery Barn Nightstand Dupes

If you’re here because you already have a particular Pottery Barn nightstand in mind, you can jump directly to that style:

• Sausalito Nightstand Dupe
• Sausalito Cane Nightstand Dupe
• Cayman Nightstand Dupe
• Hudson Nightstand Dupe
• Calistoga Nightstand Dupe
• Carolina Nightstand Dupe

Pottery Barn Sausalito Nightstand Dupe

The Pottery Barn Sausalito Nightstand is probably one of the easiest Pottery Barn pieces to recognize. It has that relaxed, slightly weathered wood finish that manages to feel coastal without requiring the rest of your bedroom to look like a beach house. The open shelf keeps it from feeling too heavy, while the drawer gives you somewhere to hide all the things you don’t necessarily want displayed next to your bed. Pottery Barn currently offers the 32-inch Sausalito in Seadrift, Montauk White and Walnut Brown, with the individual nightstand priced around $749 (without the glass top). When looking for a similar style, aim for a washed or weathered wood finish, open lower shelf, simple drawer and substantial legs. My find below has a similar easy, collected look without requiring quite the same investment.

Pottery Barn Sausalito Cane Nightstand Dupe

This is the one I’d choose if you like the Pottery Barn look but want something with a little more personality. The Sausalito Cane Cabinet Nightstand combines the same weathered wood of the Sausalito collection with woven cane doors. Pottery Barn currently lists it at $849, so a pair is nearly $1,700 before you’ve put a single lamp on top of them. And fortunately, cane furniture has become common enough that there are a lot of good alternatives. I wouldn’t get hung up on finding an exact replica here. Look for the combination of light or weathered wood + woven cane + simple hardware. That’s what gives the original its distinctive look.

Pottery Barn Cayman Nightstand Dupe

The Cayman Nightstand is much simpler, which is exactly why I like it. One drawer. One open shelf. Clean lines. No unnecessary embellishment. It’s the kind of nightstand that works when you don’t necessarily want the nightstands to be the star of the bedroom. Pottery Barn’s current version is 27 inches wide and comes in several wood finishes, including Heirloom Wheat, Biscotti, Coffee Bean and Warm Black. It’s currently $549 individually, or $1,098 for a pair. There are also plenty of simpler wood nightstands with this same basic silhouette, which makes this one particularly easy to get for less.

Pottery Barn Hudson Nightstand Dupe

The Hudson has a cleaner, slightly more tailored feel than some of the rustic Pottery Barn collections. It’s a great option if you like warm wood but don’t necessarily want your bedroom to lean farmhouse or coastal. And this is another place where I think the less expensive versions can be every bit as pretty. Pottery Barn currently lists the Hudson Nightstand around $899, depending on configuration, putting a pair well into four-figure territory. I’d look for a dupe with a substantial wood frame, clean drawer fronts and minimal hardware.

Pottery Barn Calistoga Nightstand Dupe

If your bedroom leans a little more traditional, this is another good one to copy. The Calistoga has the warmth and weight I associate with Pottery Barn furniture without looking overly rustic. It’s also exactly the kind of piece I think looks better when mixed with other furniture rather than purchased as part of an entire matching bedroom set. Actually, that applies to most of these. I’m firmly in the your nightstands do not have to match your dresser camp. Find pieces that look good together. They don’t need to be related.

Pottery Barn Carolina Nightstand Dupe

The Pottery Barn Carolina Nightstand is one of those pieces that feels traditional without looking stuffy. It has a substantial, almost small-chest-of-drawers look, but the clean lines keep it from feeling too formal. I particularly like this style next to an upholstered bed, where the warm wood and more classic shape can keep the room from feeling too soft or overly coordinated. And at 29 inches wide, it’s a generously sized nightstand, which I personally prefer if you have the space. There’s actually room for a lamp, a book, a glass of water and all the other things that inevitably end up next to the bed. The original is currently $699, so you’re looking at almost $1,400 if you need a pair. That’s where I think finding a good Carolina lookalike really pays off.

What to Look for in a Pottery Barn Nightstand Lookalike

I’ve found that the trick with furniture dupes is figuring out what it is about the original that you actually like. It’s rarely the logo. With Pottery Barn nightstands, it’s usually some combination of:

Warm wood tones: Look for oak, walnut, mango wood and washed natural finishes rather than anything too orange or shiny.

Substantial proportions: A lot of inexpensive nightstands are tiny. Pay attention to dimensions, especially if you have a king-size bed.

Simple hardware: Antique brass, black iron and understated pulls tend to give inexpensive furniture a more elevated look.

Texture: Cane, reeded wood, visible grain and weathered finishes can make a basic piece much more interesting.

Storage: Pretty is nice. A drawer that can hide my phone charger, reading glasses and approximately 47 other things is better.

And always check dimensions. (I’ve made that mistake before.) A $150 nightstand isn’t much of a bargain if you get it home and realize it’s six inches shorter than your mattress, especially if you have pay to then return it!

Is a Pottery Barn Nightstand Worth the Money?

Sometimes. Pottery Barn’s nightstands generally use a mix of solid woods, veneers and engineered materials, and many of its current models are contract-grade. The Sausalito, for example, uses kiln-dried Meranti wood with veneers, while the Cayman uses mango or acacia wood depending on the finish. If you’ve found the exact piece you want, plan to keep it for years and care about the construction and finish, buying the original may make perfect sense.

But nightstands are also one of the places where I’m very willing to consider the look for less, especially because you usually need two. If I can get a similar size, finish and overall look for $250 instead of $750 each, that’s potentially $1,000 left in the budget for the mattress, bedding, lamps, rug or whatever else the room inevitably needs. And given the way things are becoming more and more expensive with what seems like, each passing day, that savings is not insignificant.

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