Contemporary nightstands or night tables are extremely functional pieces of bedroom furniture that complete any bedroom set. We utilize our nightstands for reading lamps, clocks and other items that we may need at night. The modern nightstand also echoes sophistication and elegance to your bedroom set, making it part of the bed at the centerpiece of the bedroom. While some nightstands are part of the bed, or rather attached, requiring two night tables per bed, most modern nightstands can be purchased separately as a single unit. On some of the most modern bedroom sets, you will see two contemporary nightstands placed next to each other, the ultra modern look in contemporary bedroom furniture.