They commonly come in steel, particleboard, mdf, metal, or wood.
Tabletops are often laminate, wood, aluminum, or veneer.
Small nightstands commonly come with two drawers, a single drawer plus an open lower shelf, or two open shelves with a metal mesh compartment.
They use a c-shaped design and a space-saving / slim profile that can slide under a sofa; many also have height-adjustable tops, a tray rim / raised edge, or a beaded edge tray top.
Finishes include rustic brown and ink black, brown, black, natural finish, or antiqued gray oak.