Here you’ll find 14 Furniture that start with N that begin with N, organized from “Nantucket chest” to “Nursing chair”. These pieces range from storage chests to seating, often practical, decorative, or period-specific for living and bedroom use.
Furniture that start with N are named pieces and types whose common names begin with the letter N. Many reflect regional styles or historical uses, like the Nantucket chest used for storage in New England homes.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Description, Materials, Style/Period, and Primary use.
Name: The standard name of the furniture piece, so you can quickly identify and search for it.
Description: A short summary of defining features and form, helping you recognize or compare similar pieces.
Materials: Common construction materials are listed to show durability, look, and care considerations you might expect.
Style/Period: Typical stylistic era or design movement, giving you context for decoration and historical reference.
Primary use: Typical room placement and function, so you can judge whether an item fits your space or project.
Furniture that start with N
| Name | Alternate names | Typical use/Room | Typical dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightstand | Bedside table, Night table, Bedside cabinet | Bedroom | 50×40×60 cm (20×16×24 in) | Small bedside cabinet with one or more drawers or a shelf; commonly wood, metal or laminate, used for lamps, alarm clocks and small-item storage. |
| Night chest | Bed chest, Bedside chest | Bedroom | 60×45×70 cm (24×18×28 in) | Taller, chest-style bedside storage historically used for clothing; typically solid wood with multiple drawers and traditional or antique styling. |
| Nesting tables | Nest of tables, Stacking tables | Living room | 60×45×50 cm (24×18×20 in) largest | Set of two-to-four tables that tuck or stack under one another; space-saving and versatile—materials include wood, metal and glass. |
| Nursing chair | Feeding chair, Nursing armchair | Nursery/Bedroom | 80×85×100 cm (31×33×39 in) | Upholstered armchair designed for feeding and holding infants; often has supportive arms, durable fabrics and solid wood or metal frames. |
| Nursery glider | Glider chair, Nursing glider | Nursery | 75×80×100 cm (30×31×39 in) | Smooth-gliding upholstered chair for soothing babies; common features include padded arms, reclining back and matching ottoman. |
| Nursery rocker | Rocking chair, Nursing rocker | Nursery | 70×75×100 cm (28×30×39 in) | Rocking-chair variant for baby care; wooden or upholstered frames that provide gentle back-and-forth motion, practical in nurseries. |
| Nook bench | Banquette, Dining nook bench | Kitchen/Dining | 120×45×85 cm (48×18×34 in) | Built-in or freestanding bench for eat-in kitchen nooks; can be upholstered or solid wood and often includes under-seat storage. |
| Narrow bookcase | Slim bookcase, Tall slim shelf | Living room/Office | 60×25×180 cm (24×10×71 in) | Vertical, space-saving shelving unit for books and decor; commonly made from wood, MDF or metal for tight spaces. |
| Narrow console table | Slim console, Hall table (narrow) | Hallway/Entry | 100×30×80 cm (39×12×31 in) | Slim table for entryways or behind sofas; used for keys, lamps or mail; materials range from wood to marble and metal. |
| Nesting stools | Stackable stools, Nest stools | Kitchen/Living | 35×35×45 cm (14×14×18 in) | Small stools designed to store partially under one another; useful as extra seating or occasional side tables; wood, metal or plastic construction. |
| Nantucket chest | Nantucket box, Sea chest | Bedroom/Hall | 90×45×50 cm (36×18×20 in) | Low wooden storage chest tied to Nantucket coastal tradition; used for linens or as a bench, typically pine or oak with simple joinery. |
| Newspaper rack | Magazine rack (sometimes), Newspaper stand | Living room/Entry | 40×20×60 cm (16×8×24 in) | Freestanding stand for organizing newspapers and magazines; commonly made of wood, metal or rattan with slim footprint. |
| Narrow dresser | Slim chest of drawers | Bedroom | 80×35×90 cm (32×14×35 in) | Slim chest with multiple shallow drawers for small bedrooms or hallways; saves floor space and typically made from wood or engineered board. |
| Narrow wardrobe | Slim armoire, Narrow closet | Bedroom/Hall | 60×55×180 cm (24×22×71 in) | Tall, slim freestanding wardrobe for hanging and folded clothing; ideal for narrow rooms, usually wood or MDF construction. |