Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
May 28, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Cover [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name EDISON NATION, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001717556    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2019    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company true    
Entity Ex Transition Period true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 7,734,303
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,210,401  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019