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Who invented nesting tables?

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Who invented nesting tables?

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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Rattan Nesting Side Tables with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

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Quartz, Brass

Shagreen, Quartz & Onyx Nesting Coffee Table with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

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Onyx, Quartz, Brass

Shagreen and Quartz Nesting Coffee Tables with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Mid-Century Mersman Furniture Mahogany Nesting Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 3 Mid-Century Mersman Furniture Mahogany Nesting Tables Measures 23" in width, 15" in depth and 24" in height for the largest table.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

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Mahogany

Shagreen & Shell Nesting Tables with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Nesting Tables, Birch, Walnut, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three birch and walnut nesting tables designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Largest Table Dimensions (inches): 22.125"H x 20.6"W x 14.25"D Middle Table Dimensions (in...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

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