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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 Sculptural Nesting Tables with Shell and 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 Side Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Dornes Nesting Coffee Table Set/2, Walnut Root, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Dornes nesting coffee table set is a tribute to Portugal’s scen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

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Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Giotto Stoppino Stacking Tables by Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Iconic set of 3 black round plastic stacking side tables .Designed in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell . The tops of the tables have all the same dimensions with raised roun...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

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Plastic

Gianfranco Frattini Large Version Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini large version nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966. Wood nesting tables with black and white interchangeable tops Original Cassina labels.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood

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

Modern Saara Set/3 Nesting Coffee Tables, Travertine, Handmade by 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 Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble

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