Thanks for the information about height. I'm not worried about covering the windows because the house is temporary.

What would you think of tables painted a color from your beautiful spread? I love the red below, but probably not with your blue drapery or chair cushion. Perhaps something green, which looks like the color of your walls, or blue to coordinate with the drapes? I think the color takes these out of the traditional realm.

That bedspread is GORGEOUS!

I would suggest a mirrored nightstand for something a little more glam and modern that still would work.

Two suggestions that would give you the table height but not block the light from the windows:

Lamp suggestion:

Stiffel Table Lamp, Burnished Brass · More Info

Thanks for all the great advice. Is there a decorating rule about the width of the tables? I have been playing with the Houzz sketch function and all my table selections look wimpy next to the bed and the strong spread.

I do like the idea of tables painted with a color from my crazy Target bargain bedspread.

Go with your instinct on width. They need to be large enough to stand up to your bed/bedding and be wide enough for the lamp and the items you want to put there.

I did a ladies writing desk on one side and a small tray table on the other. On the desk I used a small brass lamp and a ceramic lamp on small table