
Do you keep a glass of water on your nightstand? I definitely do, so a couple of years ago Sean got me this gorgeous amber glass carafe and cup set — and it’s literally one of my 5 nightstand essentials. It’s so simple, but so useful. I fill it up about once a week and then pour a glass of fresh water whenever I need it. And, because the cup acts as the lid, I don’t worry as much about spilling! I’m noticing more and more of them on the market, so today I wanted to round up a few chic and modern carafe and cup sets in case you want to get one of your own.

18 Chic & Modern Carafe and Cup Sets Perfect for Your Nightstand
Clear Glass Carafes
For a classic look, clear glass carafe and cup sets are always a good idea. Whether it’s straightforward with clean lives or monogrammed, ribbed, or etched, there are some truly gorgeous options.
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- Water carafe and glass set
- Bedside carafe with tumbler: this one has a small pour spout on the vessel like a pitcher, which is a lovely detail for avoiding spills
- Water carafe set with handles: I love the addition of handles to this set. Surprisingly unique based on my search results!
- Merino carafe set
- Monogrammed glass carafe: this would make a wonderful personalized gift
- Starburst carafe and glass
- Bedside carafe + glass set
- Viva carafe and small glass set: how adorable is the little glass in this set?? I love that it’s got a foot.
- Hawley carafe: I mean… it has my maiden name.

Colorful Glass (and one made of ceramic!)
You know me, I’m all about color these days. So naturally, I had to include all the gorgeously colored and bright options that I found while working on this post. Plus it’s always nice to get a pop of color on your nightstand!
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- Mouth blow bedside carafe
- Carafe with two cups half-moon ceramic: this Mexican set is truly gorgeous and actually the only ceramic one that I loved enough to include in this post
- Smoke grey rippled glass carafe
- Amber glass carafe
- Colorful hand-blown carafes: I absolutely adore the fun color combinations on these!
- Green glass nightside water carafe with tumbler
- Maya carafe set
- Blue modern carafe with cup
- Maison Balzac bedside carafe: this is the one I have and it’s like a work of art

Do you keep a glass of water on your nightstand or do you use a carafe like these? I’m always so curious! Leave a comment and let me know what you think.
These are lovely & fun & such a simple luxury! I tend to flail around when my alarm goes off, trying to shut it off while only half awake, so no more glass on the nightstand for me. Maybe if I get a larger nightstand some day…
Also, yay for easier-to-submit comments! Thanks!
So glad you like it!
haha!! I know that move SO well.