Short answer: Cozey's Polaris nightstand is 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) wide, 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) deep and 20.5 inches (52 cm) high, and it starts from $325. It has a top drawer, a diagonal display panel, a charging panel with 3 outlets plus USB and USB-C ports, and a remote-controlled LED light bar. It comes in Oak or Walnut and is sold in Canada only.
Polaris is the bedside piece that holds the charger, the light and a drawer in one small square footprint. Where our Talus nightstand keeps things simple with a drawer you can place on top or at the bottom, the Polaris builds in power and light.
This guide covers the size, the storage, the electronics, the finishes, assembly and a short Polaris versus Talus table. For the general rules on nightstand height and width, see our guide on how to pick a nightstand.
On This Page
- How big is the Polaris nightstand?
- What storage does the Polaris have?
- How do the outlets, USB ports and light bar work?
- What finishes and materials does it come in?
- How is the Polaris assembled, and what is in the box?
- How does the Polaris differ from the Talus?
- How much wall does a Polaris need next to an Ara bed?
- Who is the Polaris for, and who is it not for?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our nightstands
How big is the Polaris nightstand?
The assembled Polaris nightstand measures:
- Width: 16.7 inches (42.5 cm)
- Depth: 16.7 inches (42.5 cm)
- Height: 20.5 inches (52 cm)
The footprint is square, 42.5 cm each way, so the wall you give it beside the bed is the same as the floor it takes toward the room. The nightstand ships in one box that measures 21.3 x 18.9 x 10.2 inches (54 x 48 x 26 cm) and weighs 35.7 lb (16.2 kg). The power bar and light bar are in the same box, so there is nothing else to wait for.
Height is the figure most people check first. Our Foam mattress is 10 inches (25 cm) thick and our Hybrid is 12 inches (30.5 cm). On our Ara bed, the sleeping surface sits at roughly 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) with the Foam mattress and roughly 21.7 inches (55 cm) with the Hybrid. At 20.5 inches (52 cm), the Polaris lands between the two, so it is within easy reach of either. Treat those numbers as estimates and measure your own bed.
What storage does the Polaris have?
The Polaris has two kinds of storage: a spacious top drawer and a diagonal display panel below it. The drawer keeps small items out of sight, and the display panel gives books, magazines or a tablet a place to lean within reach of your hand.
The drawer interior measures about 13.7 x 11.0 x 5.5 inches (34.8 x 28 x 14 cm). That is room for a paperback or two, a tablet, glasses, a sleep mask and a few chargers laid flat. The display panel measures 15.6 inches (39.5 cm) wide and 14.2 inches (36 cm) high, and it has a solid ash lip along the bottom.
The top is 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) square. That is room for a phone, a glass of water and a book. If you want a lamp as well, check its base against the width, and plug it into the outlets on the back.
How do the outlets, USB ports and light bar work?
The Polaris has a built-in charging station on the back with 3 power outlets plus one USB-A port and one USB-C port, so a lamp, a phone and a tablet can charge in one place. The power bar arrives already fixed to the electronics panel, so you attach the whole panel to the nightstand rather than wiring anything.
- Outlets: 3 AC outlets, the same as a wall socket: 110 to 125 V, 12 A.
- USB ports: one USB-A and one USB-C, each 5 V and 2.1 A.
- Safety: ETL/cETL listed, FCC compliant and RoHS compliant. It is for indoor use only.
- Light bar: a 9.8 inch (25 cm) magnetic LED bar that attaches to the light bracket on the diagonal panel. It has 3 light qualities, 5 intensity levels and motion detection.
- Remote: a wireless remote switches the light bar on and off. It uses a CR2025 coin battery, which is included and already installed.
- Cord pass-through: a hidden opening at the back of the drawer keeps charging cables tucked away.
The power bar still plugs into a wall socket. We do not publish its cord length, so measure the distance from the bed to your outlet and leave a few inches behind the nightstand so the cord is not pinched against the wall.
What finishes and materials does it come in?
You can choose Oak or Walnut on the product page. Both finishes are a satin stain over wood and wood veneer.
- Oak: a lighter, warmer wood tone that keeps a bedroom looking open.
- Walnut: a deeper brown that adds contrast beside pale bedding.
The top has solid ash wood corners that are rounded, with a veneer-laminated MDF panel in the centre. The side panels use solid ash drawer slides with veneer-laminated MDF panels. The diagonal panel combines veneer-laminated MDF, a solid ash lip and powder-coated steel. The MDF is listed as compliant with TSCA Title VI for formaldehyde.
Our Ara bed has Oak and Walnut versions as well, and the upholstered frames pair with either finish. Our guide to customizing your Ara bed covers frames, headboards and fabrics. A common guideline is to keep a bedroom to two finishes, such as the bed, then one wood tone on the nightstands. That is general advice, not a product specification.
How is the Polaris assembled, and what is in the box?
Cozey's Polaris ships flat in one box, and the panels connect with Knapp connectors and screws. The hardware box holds four M5 x 25 mm hex-drive screws that join the diagonal panel to the sides, four M4 x 22 mm Phillips screws that join the drawer back panel to the drawer sides, four 30 mm dowel pins for the electronics panel and one M4 key that fits both screw types.
The box also holds the power bar, the LED light bar and the wireless remote. The electronics panel attaches with the dowel pins, and the light bar attaches to the bracket on the diagonal panel. Build the nightstand on a protected surface and keep the key close when you assemble the drawer.
We do not publish an assembly time for the Polaris. The product page has an assembly tab with a downloadable assembly guide, so open it before you start.
How does the Polaris differ from the Talus?
Both are compact, square, wood-veneer nightstands in Oak and Walnut, and both sit close to mattress height. The difference is what each one does: the Polaris adds power and light, and the Talus adds a drawer you can flip.
How does the Polaris differ from the Talus?
| Feature | Polaris | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W x D x H) | 16.7 x 16.7 x 20.5 inches (42.5 x 42.5 x 52 cm) | 17.1 x 17.0 x 21.7 inches (43.5 x 43.5 x 55 cm) |
| Drawer | One top drawer, fixed in place | One drawer, on top or at the bottom |
| Other storage | Diagonal display panel | Open storage above or below the drawer |
| Power | 3 outlets, USB-A and USB-C | None, cord pass-through only |
| Light | Remote-controlled LED light bar | None |
| Weight capacity | 99 lb (45 kg) for the whole unit; 33 lb (15 kg) for the drawer | Not listed on the product page |
| Assembly | Screws, dowels and an M4 key; time not published | About 30 minutes |
| Price | From $325 | From $270 |
Choose the Polaris if you want the charger and the light built in. Choose the Talus if you want the simplest shape and the freedom to choose the drawer position. Our Talus guide covers its drawer, finishes and assembly in full, so we have not repeated them here.
How much wall does a Polaris need next to an Ara bed?
Two Polaris nightstands, one on each side of an Ara bed with a Round or Square headboard, add 85 cm (33.5 inches) to the headboard width. That is about 2 cm (0.8 inches) less than two Talus nightstands.
How much wall does a Polaris need next to an Ara bed?
| Ara bed size | Round or Square headboard width | Wall for the headboard plus two Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Full | 66.8 inches (169.6 cm) | 100.2 inches (254.6 cm) |
| Queen | 73.1 inches (185.6 cm) | 106.5 inches (270.6 cm) |
| King | 86.9 inches (220.6 cm) | 120.3 inches (305.6 cm) |
The totals place each nightstand outside the headboard with no gap. As a general guideline, leave 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91 cm) clear on the side where you get out of bed. If you chose the Ara Storage frame, the side drawers open outward, so check the position of the nightstand against our Ara storage guide. For bed sizes, see our guide to Ara bed sizes and dimensions, and for worked layouts see bedroom furniture for tight spaces.
Who is the Polaris for, and who is it not for?
The Polaris suits:
- People who charge at the bedside: the 3 outlets plus USB-A and USB-C replace a power strip on the floor.
- Narrow walls: at 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) wide, it is the narrower of our two nightstands.
- Anyone who wants a light without a lamp: the remote-controlled light bar has 5 intensity levels and motion detection.
It may not suit:
- A bedroom with no wall socket nearby: the power bar plugs into the wall.
- A flexible drawer position: the Polaris drawer stays on top, while the Talus drawer can go either way up.
- A lower budget: the Polaris starts from $325 and the Talus from $270.
- Australia, the United States and other markets: the Polaris is sold in Canada only.
Our recommendation
Cozey's Polaris is the nightstand to choose when you want power, light and a drawer in a footprint of 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) square. Pick Oak for a light room and Walnut for contrast, and check that a wall socket is within reach of the back of the nightstand. If you would rather keep it simple, our Talus is the lower-priced alternative. For help choosing the rest of the room, read our guide to buying bedroom furniture online.
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Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.