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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
Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Patagonia and Brass Accents 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...

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Brass

Comtemporary Saara Set/3 Nesting Coffee Tables, Perla Limestone, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Saara Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Saara marble coffee table set is a tribute to Africa’s scenic beauty ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

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Limestone, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Nesting Tables in Tortoiseshell Lucite, Christian Dior, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular set of three square nesting tables in tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming tables were produced in Italy during the 1980s and are attributed to a Christian Dior des...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Plastic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Set of Three Rattan and Iron Nesting Coffee Tables France 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charming Set of three nesting coffee tables or side tables from France 1960s. Rattan top and black laquered iron base. Mid century french design in the style of Raoul Guys or Mathieu...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style nesting tables are made of brass with glass shelves. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Nesting Shagreen Side Tables with Bronze Patina 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 Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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