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Black Leather Nesting End Table / Storage Box, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Modern black faux-leather set of two circular nesting end tables or storage boxes, and featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Oak Nesting End Tables with Slate Gray Ceramic Tile Top, Set
Located in New York, NY
view. Nesting/end tables are convenient when an extra table is needed for entertaining, drinks, etc
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Mid-20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Top Nesting End Tables
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern chrome glass top nesting end tables Offered is a set of 3 Mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Chrome

White Marble Nesting End Tables, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set/pair of Modern or Minimalist style white granite marble nesting or end tables. Granite marble
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2010s Indian Minimalist End Tables

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Granite, Marble, Metal

Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Brass Nesting End Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three Mid-Century Modern nesting tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Italian Brass Glass Nesting End Tables Directoire Maison Jansen Style, Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A versatile and substantial set/pair of Italian brass and glass nesting tables in the Directoire
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Vintage 1960s Italian Directoire End Tables

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Brass

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Scandinavian Teak Nesting, End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three nesting tables made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Beech, Teak

Set of Three Round Chrome and Glass Nesting End Tables by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage set of three, round cylindrical nesting tables, with chrome and glass tops, designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Chrome

Mid Century Square Wood Coffee Table and Nesting End Table Set by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Detroit, MI
large square walnut wood coffee table with four nesting end tables that tuck below the coffee table or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Wood, Walnut

Set of 2 Peacock Nesting End Table in Shagreen Shell Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 2 peacock nesting side tables are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Nesting Tables or End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A transitional modern set of nesting end tables or side tables. These feature bright brass frames
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Nesting End Tables in Charcoal Ash handmade by Fernweh Woodworking, Set of Three
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
that the longer you have this accent end table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Ash, Walnut, Hardwood

Set of 3 Nesting Bamboo Side End Tables
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of vintage decorative Mid-Century Modern nesting bamboo and reed tables with glass tops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Reed, Glass

Set of Three Inlaid Nesting End Side Tables
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of three inlaid nesting end side tables. The largest is 18 1/2" by 14 1/2" by 22 1/2" tall, the
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Early 20th Century American Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood

Set of Three Inlaid Nesting End Side Tables
Set of Three Inlaid Nesting End Side Tables
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Nesting Cube End Tables
By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern stacking end tables designed by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

French 1940s Mahogany Wooden Nesting Tables with Brass Ends
Located in Den Haag, NL
French 1940s mahogany wooden nesting tables with brass ends.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Danish Nesting Tables Side End
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of nesting tables with Danish influence. A beautiful grain and elegant legs make
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Nesting Table by Parker Knoll Side End Tables
By Parker Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 nesting tables by British furniture maker Parker Knoll. These gorgeous tables stand out
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of Wide Rectangle Shape Chrome & Smoked Glass Nesting End Side Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of wide rectangle shape chrome & smoked glass nesting end side tables. Studio made set of Mid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Antique Brass Inlay Marquetry Nesting Side End Tables - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Brass Inlay Marquetry Nesting Side End Tables - Set of 4. Item features a brass floral and
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Antique Early 1900s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Tall Nesting Tables
Located in Annville, PA
An ingenious set of three Tall Nesting Tables that stores the two smaller end tables underneath the
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2010s Renaissance Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Mahogany

Tall Nesting Tables
Tall Nesting Tables
H 25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of 1940s Two-Tier Mahogany End Tables with Extensible Nesting Top
By Kittinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of elegantly understated and restored mahogany two-tiered end tables attributed to Kittinger
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Vintage 1940s American End Tables

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Brass

Italian Black End or Nesting Tables in the Art Deco Bauhaus Style
Located in New York, NY
can work well as an end table (top table) and 'nesting' table great as side/drinks table, small and
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

3 Mid-Century Wooden Nesting Tables or Gigogne End Tables Hans J. Wegner Style
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
A very nice quality set of 3 French mid 20th century wooden nesting tables. Constructed in durable
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Wood, Teak

Set of Nesting Faux Bamboo Smoked Glass Top End or Side Tables
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo nesting tables, smoked beveled glass tops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Smoked Glass, Hardwood, Oak

Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Set 4 Nesting Folding X Bases Rosewood & Brass End Side Tables Stands Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Durland, Peter Hvidt, Lovig Dansk, Severin Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Nesting Folding X Bases Rosewood & Brass End Side Occasional Tables Night Stands Denmark MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Set of Trapezoid Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Stacking End Side Tables MINT
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Trapezoid Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Stacking End Side Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Set of 4 Nesting Stacking Carved Rosewood End Side Occasional Tables Set Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Phenomenal Set of 4 Nesting Stacking Carved Rosewood End Side Occasional Tables Set Mint!
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Set of 3 Chrome & Brass Glass Tops End Nesting Side Lamp Tables MINT
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Chrome & Brass Glass Tops End Nesting Side Lamp Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Cloth Wrapped Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
A neutral set of cloth-wrapped nesting tables. A convenient set as end tables or side/drink table
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

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Upholstery

Cloth Wrapped Nesting Tables
Cloth Wrapped Nesting Tables
H 16 in W 17 in D 15 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting E.W. Bach Toften Stacking Side End Accent Tables
By E.W. Bach
Located in Wayne, NJ
Danish rosewood nesting stackable tables by EW Bach for Mobelfabriken Toften. The largest measures
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Tops Chrome Base Mid Century Modern Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables
By Herman Miller, Florence Knoll, George Nelson, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rosewood Tops Chrome Base Mid Century Modern Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

Set of 3 Chrome and Brass Metal Glass Top Nesting Side End Occasional Tables
By Romeo Rega, Mastercraft, Maison Jansen, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Chrome and Brass Metal Glass Top Nesting Side End Occasional Tables Table 1 = 21” h 25
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Vtg Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Nesting Rope Mirror Tole End Tables Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Nesting Rope Mirror Tole End Tables - Set of 3 Item features
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Set of 3 Nesting Glass Top Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal End Side Stacking Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern nesting glass top faux bamboo gilt metal end side stacking tables.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

1980s Italian Brass Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
1980s modern brass plated Italian nesting tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

1980s Italian Brass Nesting Tables
1980s Italian Brass Nesting Tables
H 19 in W 25 in D 16 in
Maison Jansen Brass Nesting Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish three piece set of brass nesting tables date to the 1970s and are attributed to Maison
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Brass Nesting Tables
Maison Jansen Brass Nesting Tables
H 19.13 in W 17.25 in D 15.38 in
Set of 3 Very Fine Metal Work Brass Chrome Marble Top Nesting Side End Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 very fine metal work brass chrome marble top nesting side end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Dunbar Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic set of three nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's with original green
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

San Simeon End Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in multiple material combinations, the San Simeon end table features custom-made hardware and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

San Simeon End Table
San Simeon End Table
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chinese Export Ebonized low Nesting Tables
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful set of two Chinese nesting tables, hand carved of hard wood / lacquered with a rich
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Wood, Ebony

Chinese Export Ebonized low Nesting Tables
Chinese Export Ebonized low Nesting Tables
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 27.5 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Nesting Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury bamboo and rattan nesting tables were made from bamboo and are perfect for a natural and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Bamboo

1950s French Bronze and Brass Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of 1950s French bronze and brass nesting tables with glass inserts. Measures
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Three Swedish Modern Nesting Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three teak nesting side tables, Mid-Century Modern style, made in Sweden. Compact set of nesting
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Set of Three Swedish Modern Nesting Tables
Set of Three Swedish Modern Nesting Tables
H 19.5 in W 22 in D 13.75 in
English 20th Century Brass & Glass Nesting Tables
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of three 20th century English, brass nesting tables with inset tinted glass tops supported by
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20th Century English Neoclassical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Set of Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Miami, FL
different settings, as side, end or occasional tables. Medium table measures 19.25 in x 12.5 in x 18.75 in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Set of Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1960s.
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Set of Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1960s. Set of three Scandinavian Modern Rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Set of Burl Wood Oval Nesting Tables by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of oval Baker nesting stacking side end lamp tables stands.
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20th Century American Federal End Tables

Materials

Burl

Bamboo Rattan Nesting Tables with Smoked Glass Top
Located in Barcelona, ES
occasional tables, side or end tables. These nesting tables will add a fresh and natural accent to any place
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Smoked Glass

Fine and Intricate French Figured Wood Nesting Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fascinating and well made set of nesting tables in a truly original configuration. An end table
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1970's Chrome and Faux Stone Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
French 1970's nesting tables; consisting of three tables of varying heights, the tops in a laminate
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Vintage 1970s French Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Baker Art Nouveau Style Burled Walnut Nesting Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Burled walnut pair of nesting side tables by Baker Furniture, with a hint of Art Nouveau. Larger
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Vintage 1950s American Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brass Nesting Drink Side Tables
By Eileen Gray
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of two Mid-Century Modern brass-plated nesting accent tables in the style of Eileen Gray. Each
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Set of Three Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three very nice mid-century modern walnut nesting side tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Nesting Tables, Wood and Brass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Barcelona, ES
place and can be displayed as nesting tables or a set of tables in front of / beside a sofa. The brass
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Brass

Set of Mid-Century Brass & Marble Nesting Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Mid-Century Brass & Marble Nesting Tables are perfect for cozy rooms or efficient floor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Breccia Marble, Brass

Aged Brass and California Walnut Cartesian Nesting Table Set
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
These simple yet handsome Cartesian nesting tables by Taylor Donsker feature an interlocking solid
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2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Cloutier Freres End Table, France 1970's
By Cloutier Freres
Located in New York, NY
Striking Nesting tables in red enameled lava stone, blackened steel bases with canted legs.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist End Tables

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Lava, Cut Steel

Cloutier Freres End Table, France 1970's
Cloutier Freres End Table, France 1970's
H 16 in W 12.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Set of 3 Flame Mahogany/Chrome Nesting Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whether nested together or used as a combination of end tables, this trio of mahogany and chrome
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

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Nesting End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of nesting end tables available for sale. The range of distinct nesting end tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. We have 127 antique and vintage nesting end tables in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of nesting end tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of nesting end tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency nesting end tables are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small nesting end tables measuring 3 inches across. There have been many well-made nesting end tables over the years, but those made by CFC Silkeborg, Fernweh Woodworking and J.M. Szymanski are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Nesting End Tables?

Prices for nesting end tables start at $5 and top out at $18,850 with the average selling for $1,954.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Nesting End Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the design, but in most cases, you can indeed stack nesting tables. Nesting tables are a great way to maximize furniture usage while saving space in smaller areas. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of nesting tables from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    English cabinet maker Thomas Sheraton is credited with publishing the first drawings of nesting tables in the early 19th century, but they may have been used as early as the mid-18th century.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How high end tables are varies. Most pieces are 18 to 24 inches tall. To ensure easy access to the tabletop from a sofa or chair, choose a table that is within 2 inches of the height of its arm. For example, if your sofa's arm is 20 inches tall, you could choose a table between 18 and 22 inches in height. Shop a wide range of end tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.

    Find end tables on 1stDibs.