This pair of nightstands was designed by John Kapel and produced by Glenn of California in the USA during the 1960s. Built in solid walnut, each nightstand offers compact bedside storage with the clean lines characteristic of American mid-century design. Fully restored and ready for immediate use.
Details
Origin: USA
Designer: John Kapel
Manufacturer: Glenn of California
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 28″ wide x 20″ deep x 24″ tall (each)
Walnut Nightstands in a Matched Pair by John Kapel, 1960s
A Matched Pair, and the Rest of the Line
Single nightstands surface constantly. Matched pairs from the same workshop, in the same wood, finished by the same hand, are what buyers wait years for. This pair has stayed together since the 1960s.
Walnut nightstands of this width sit closer to a small chest than to the narrow bedside tables sold today, which suit a bed with room on either side rather than one pushed into a corner. The drawer takes what a lamp base and a book leave behind, and the surface holds more than a phone and a glass.
The tall and low dressers from this same Kapel line are also on the floor, making a complete bedroom possible in one wood and one hand. Mid Century Møbler builds most of its collection from European furniture, so this run of American walnut will not repeat.
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FAQs
Why buy the pair rather than one?
Separating a matched pair is difficult to undo. A second nightstand in the same wood, width, and period is not something that can be sourced to order, and an approximate match reads as a mismatch once both sit either side of a bed.
Will they suit a bed of any height?
Check the mattress top against the case height before ordering. Mid-century nightstands generally sit lower than modern equivalents, which looks intentional beside a low platform bed and awkward beside a tall upholstered one.
Can they be used away from a bedroom?
Frequently. A pair works either side of a sofa, or singly as a lamp table in an entryway. The proportions here suit either use, and the walnut sits comfortably against both painted walls and exposed brick.
Are they sold with the dressers?
No. Each Kapel piece is listed separately. We can advise on the full group and arrange a single delivery if you are taking more than one, which is worth asking about before ordering piece by piece.
Return Policy
All sales are final. We do not accept returns or offer any warranties on any vintage or new production item. Orders can be returned or cancelled within a 24-hour period from the initial sale time and date for a refund of the full purchase price. All returns made after 24 hours of the initial purchase date will receive store credit for the full value of the purchase price. We do our best to accurately represent each item and are more than happy to provide you with as much information as possible before your purchase.
Shipping
We offer white glove, in home delivery on all orders in the continental United States. For shipping quotes on items going to Hawaii and Alaska, or any international location, please contact us and we can guide you through your shipping options. We use a fully-insured white glove shipping service for the majority of our long distance shipping. After your order is picked up from our showroom, west coast deliveries will take approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery, while east coast deliveries will be closer to 4-6 weeks for delivery. For smaller items, we pack them ourselves and ship them via UPS Ground. All shipping orders will have a tracking number.
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