The Stratum Nightstand from Bernhardt layers a metallic framework with wood grain textures through its cage-like construction. Open polished nickel end frames create vertical boundaries around ash veneer panels finished in Mist, allowing the wood's natural patterns to float within the metal architecture. Two soft-close drawers, equipped with elongated pulls, maintain a linear aesthetic, while integrated USB charging functionality remains discreetly positioned. The exposed framework approach reveals both structural elements and storage components, creating transparency between the metal skeleton and wood skin that defines each surface.