What stands out about the IFD Balam IFD4421NTS Oil Black Nightstand?
The Balam IFD4421NTS brings a darker, more contemporary look to bedside storage with its Oil Black translucent finish over mango and teak wood. Instead of creating a flat painted-black appearance, the finish allows some of the underlying wood character to remain visible. Two drawers keep smaller bedside items concealed, while the 28.75-inch-wide top provides useful space for a lamp, phone and other everyday essentials. Its clean shape and dark finish make it a strong option for shoppers comparing modern black nightstands that retain some natural wood texture.
Is the IFD Balam IFD4421NTS a black wood nightstand?
Yes. The IFD Balam IFD4421NTS is a black wood nightstand with a translucent multi-step Oil Black finish. The darker treatment gives the piece a modern black appearance without completely concealing the underlying wood character. Mango and teak-based materials contribute natural texture beneath the finish, so the surface is not intended to look like a completely uniform painted panel. This makes the Balam especially relevant for shoppers looking for a modern black nightstand that still shows some of the visual character associated with wood furniture.
How is the Balam IFD4421NTS constructed?
The Balam IFD4421NTS uses mango and teak-based materials with mortise-and-tenon construction in the case. Its drawer fronts are identified as 100% solid wood and use English-dovetail joinery, while Hafele steel slides support drawer movement. The upper drawer is lined with microfiber, giving smaller personal items a softer interior surface. Because different wood components are used in the piece, the entire nightstand should not automatically be described as solid wood. That distinction is useful when comparing
solid wood and engineered wood bedroom furniture
.
What bed height works well with the Balam IFD4421NTS Nightstand?
The Balam IFD4421NTS stands 25.75 inches high, so the best fit depends on the height of your mattress and bed frame. Many shoppers prefer a nightstand surface that sits reasonably close to the top of the mattress for easier bedside reach. Measure from the floor to the top of your mattress and compare that number with the Balam's 25.75-inch height before ordering. The overall relationship can change substantially depending on whether the bedroom uses a
low-profile bed or a standard-height bed
.
Specifications
Collection
Balam
Product Type
2-Drawer Nightstand
Materials
Mango and teak-based wood materials
Finish
Oil Black translucent multi-step finish
Storage
2 drawers; microfiber-lined top drawer
Drawer Construction
Solid-wood drawer fronts with English dovetails and Hafele steel slides
Hardware
Custom metal pulls with non-chip finish
Illinois shoppers searching for the IFD Balam Oil Black Nightstand IFD4421NTS can order through VBU Furniture in Elk Grove Village, with pickup and Chicago-area delivery options available. VBU Furniture also ships to the 48 contiguous states.
