Ethan Nightstand
By Huppé | Designer: Joel Dupras
The Ethan Nightstand by the premier Canadian design studio Huppé is a gorgeous masterclass in understated elegance, clean lines, and sophisticated bedside luxury. Masterfully envisioned by the multi-award-winning French-Canadian industrial designer Joel Dupras, this anchoring piece embodies a brilliant, modern take on classic Scandinavian design.
Handcrafted to order in Quebec, Canada, from premium North American solid birch and choice birch veneers, the Ethan nightstand relies on a calm, minimalist silhouette that prioritizes functional simplicity while preserving a distinct, high-fashion personality.
The signature design detail of the Ethan collection is its low-profile, inset plinth base. By pulling the leg support slightly back from the perimeter frame under the drawers, Dupras creates a beautiful shadow-line matrix. This gives the substantial piece an airy, hovering quality while adding a subtle touch of architectural originality.
To maintain an incredibly clean, uninterrupted front profile, the nightstand completely eliminates traditional protruding hardware or bulky knobs. Instead, the double-drawer facade features integrated hidden finger-pull channels, keeping the focus entirely on the natural, tight cathedrals of the premium birch grain.
True to Huppé’s vision of customizable contemporary luxury, the Ethan nightstand features a recessed top plane that can be configured across three distinct material philosophies, acting as a protective and elegant canvas for morning coffee or bedside lamps:
Acid-Etched Lacquered Glass Top: Features a flawless pane of tempered glass that undergoes a specialized acid treatment to create a velvety matte, anti-fingerprint surface. Available in beautiful neutral designer hues (such as Cream or Slate), it introduces a crisp, light-diffusing contrast against the wood grain.
Premium Calacatta Ceramic Top: Delivers an exceptionally high-end, scratch- and water-resistant surface with breathtaking marble-style veining—perfect for placing an evening glass of water without worrying about coasters.
Authentic Natural Stone & Granite: Can be accented with a heavy slab of genuine stone—such as White Cherokee Marble or Saint Henry Black Granite—to inject an unmatched geological texture.
The Huppé Ethan Nightstand is tailor-made for design purists, contemporary metropolitan penthouses, or upscale residences that champion a warm, organic approach to minimalism. It functions as an extraordinary structural centerpiece, pairing flawlessly alongside its matching Ethan 6-Drawer Dressers and the Ethan All-Wood or Upholstered Platform Beds. It is the ultimate choice for anyone who demands authentic, eco-conscious Canadian craftsmanship that values material honesty, quiet luxury, and timeless tranquility over passing interior trends.