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Thonet nesting tables
Thonet nesting tables

Thonet nesting tables

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet nesting tables 50x40x74 cm and 45x35x74 cm. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

2 Regency Rosewood Nesting Tables
2 Regency Rosewood Nesting Tables

2 Regency Rosewood Nesting Tables

$2,080Sale Price / item|20% Off

2 Regency Rosewood Nesting Tables

Located in Huntington, NY

Comprised of two rosewood nesting tables.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Rosewood

Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet
Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet

Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Japanese Soapstone Nesting Tables
Japanese Soapstone Nesting Tables

Japanese Soapstone Nesting Tables

Located in Tampa, FL

This stunning set of four Japanese nesting tables is a true work of art, skillfully embellished

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Soapstone

19th Century Chinoiserie Nesting Tables
19th Century Chinoiserie Nesting Tables

19th Century Chinoiserie Nesting Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Chinoiserie nesting tables, probably Chinese for the export market, circa 19th century

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set of 3 Japanned Nesting Tables
Vintage Set of 3 Japanned Nesting Tables

Vintage Set of 3 Japanned Nesting Tables

By Peter Engel Inc. 1

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage set 3 Japanned nesting tables Set of three nesting tables with inlaid glass. Hand

Category

1910s European Japonisme Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Neoclassical Nesting Tables
Set of Three Neoclassical Nesting Tables

Set of Three Neoclassical Nesting Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of three nesting tables, of wood, each rectangular shaped with canted corners, etched with

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Nesting Table

Antique England Victorian nesting tables  1880s
Antique England Victorian nesting tables  1880s

Antique England Victorian nesting tables 1880s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of Three nesting tables . Solid Mahogany . England 1880s Victorian . This set is

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Antique Chines Hongmu Nesting Tables
Set of Antique Chines Hongmu Nesting Tables

Set of Antique Chines Hongmu Nesting Tables

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of 2 antique Chinese hongmu hand carved nesting tables. The smaller that fits neatly into the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Set of Three Chinese Nesting Tables
19th Century Set of Three Chinese Nesting Tables

19th Century Set of Three Chinese Nesting Tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Set of Three Chinese Nesting Tables 17w x 11.5d x 27.5h

Category

19th Century Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Nesting Tables, Set of Three
19th Century Regency Nesting Tables, Set of Three

19th Century Regency Nesting Tables, Set of Three

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very fine pen work decorated set of nesting tables, each with a different but conforming scene

Category

1860s English Regency Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Lacquer

Bentwood nesting tables with ceramic top by Thonet
Bentwood nesting tables with ceramic top by Thonet

Bentwood nesting tables with ceramic top by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood nesting tables with ceramic top by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished. The

Category

1910s Austrian Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Ceramic, Beech, Bentwood

Wiener Werkstatt attr. fruit wood round Nesting tables 1920, Austria
Wiener Werkstatt attr. fruit wood round Nesting tables 1920, Austria

Wiener Werkstatt attr. fruit wood round Nesting tables 1920, Austria

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Fruit wood round Wiener Werstatt attr. Nesting tables 1920s, Austria Beautiful set of 3 incredibly

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Oak

George III Satinwood Quartetto Nesting Tables, Late 18th Century
George III Satinwood Quartetto Nesting Tables, Late 18th Century

George III Satinwood Quartetto Nesting Tables, Late 18th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

Quartetto of nesting tables, the satinwood and inlaid surfaces are raised on slender turned

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Walnut

Set of 3 Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Nesting Table
Set of 3 Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Nesting Table

Set of 3 Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Nesting Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

3 Sheraton revival satin wood nesting tables with hand painted cherubs and rose detail on the frame.

Category

19th Century English Sheraton Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four Nesting Tables With Painted Floral Decoration
Set Of Four Nesting Tables With Painted Floral Decoration

Set Of Four Nesting Tables With Painted Floral Decoration

Located in BARSAC, FR

Set of four nesting tables with painted and lacquered floral decoration. Late 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Set of four Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 1904
Set of four Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 1904

Set of four Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 1904

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of four Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 1904

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet by Michael Thonet - Nesting Tables No. 10 - Beech Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910 Designed

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech

Suite of 4 Nesting Tables, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Suite of 4 Nesting Tables, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Suite of 4 Nesting Tables, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Suite of 4 nesting tables, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Suite of 4 nesting tables with fine

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Spanish Walnut Nesting tables with copper top
Set of Three Spanish Walnut Nesting tables with copper top

Set of Three Spanish Walnut Nesting tables with copper top

Located in Miami, FL

Set of Three Spanish Walnut Nesting tables with copper top

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Red Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables
19th Century English Red Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables

19th Century English Red Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

A charming set of four English red lacqured and Japanned -Chinoiserie nesting tables dating from

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Circa 1890 Set of 4 Chinese Export Nesting Tables
Circa 1890 Set of 4 Chinese Export Nesting Tables

Circa 1890 Set of 4 Chinese Export Nesting Tables

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890 set of 4 nesting tables, Chinese export. Exceptional hardwood set with extensive bamboo

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Hardwood

Swedish Designer, Nesting Tables, Birch, Walnut, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Nesting Tables, Birch, Walnut, Sweden, 1920s

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

Category

1920s Swedish Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood

Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Jacobean Style Hancrafted Carved Walnut Nesting Tables
Set of 3 Jacobean Style Hancrafted Carved Walnut Nesting Tables

Set of 3 Jacobean Style Hancrafted Carved Walnut Nesting Tables

Located in Germantown, MD

A set of three Jacobean Style Hancrafted Carved Walnut Nesting Tables. Measures 26" in width, 14

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rosewood Chinese Nesting Tables set of 4
Antique Rosewood Chinese Nesting Tables set of 4

Antique Rosewood Chinese Nesting Tables set of 4

Located in Malibu, CA

A set of four Chinese hand‑carved rosewood nesting tables, each crafted with a shapely hand carved

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables - Set of 4
Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables - Set of 4

Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Nesting Tables. These unique tables showcase a mesmerizing hand-painted gilt design featuring intricate

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Giltwood Nesting Tables
Set of Three 19th Century Italian Giltwood Nesting Tables

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Giltwood Nesting Tables

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant set of three Italian nesting tables dates from the 19th century and beautifully

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Poplar, Giltwood

French Iron and Marble Nesting Tables with Curved Bases
French Iron and Marble Nesting Tables with Curved Bases

French Iron and Marble Nesting Tables with Curved Bases

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant set of French iron and marble nesting tables exemplifies refined European

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

Serving table / nesting tables convertible into 2 side tables, Art Nouveau, 1910
Serving table / nesting tables convertible into 2 side tables, Art Nouveau, 1910

Serving table / nesting tables convertible into 2 side tables, Art Nouveau, 1910

By Louis Majorelle

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

/ nesting tables convertible into 2 side tables. Beveled glass tray for serving. Attributed to Louis

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Three Mahogany Nesting tables with Glass Top
Set of Three Mahogany Nesting tables with Glass Top

Set of Three Mahogany Nesting tables with Glass Top

Located in Miami, FL

The Chippendale Nesting Tables from Spain features three tables, all with attractive mahogany tops

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops, 1900s
Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops, 1900s

Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare set of three Art Nouveau nesting tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Glass, Oak

Set of Four Art Nouveau Nesting Tables No. 10 by Thonet, circa 1900
Set of Four Art Nouveau Nesting Tables No. 10 by Thonet, circa 1900

Set of Four Art Nouveau Nesting Tables No. 10 by Thonet, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lucenec, SK

Set of 4 Art Nouveau nesting tables or Quartetto tables by Thonet Wien, model no. 10, circa 1905.   

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Bentwood

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables

Located in Crawley, GB

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables with glass top and decorative antique world

Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Set of Three Nesting Tables in Brass and Mahogany, France
19th Century Set of Three Nesting Tables in Brass and Mahogany, France

19th Century Set of Three Nesting Tables in Brass and Mahogany, France

Located in Miami, FL

19th century set of three nesting tables in brass and mahogany, France Dimensions: Width 28.34

Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons
Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons

Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie or Regency style set of three scalloped edge nesting tables with imperial

Category

Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Rosewood Set of 4 Nesting Tables with Carved Frieze Decoration
Chinese Rosewood Set of 4 Nesting Tables with Carved Frieze Decoration

Chinese Rosewood Set of 4 Nesting Tables with Carved Frieze Decoration

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Chinese Rosewood set of 4 nesting tables with carved Frieze Decoration. The largest is 14" deep by

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Greek Key Nesting Tables, Set of 3
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Greek Key Nesting Tables, Set of 3

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Greek Key Nesting Tables, Set of 3

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style set of three painted and gilt nesting tables

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Botanical Marquetry by Émile Gallé
Rare Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Botanical Marquetry by Émile Gallé

Rare Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Botanical Marquetry by Émile Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare set of nesting tables by Émile Gallé, a leading figure of the French Art Nouveau movement

Category

Early 1900s French Modern Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Hand-Carved French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, Circa 1900
Set of Four Hand-Carved French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, Circa 1900

Set of Four Hand-Carved French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, Circa 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set off four French Art Nouveau nesting tables,late 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions; 56 x 39

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Stunning set of four early Art Nouveau beechwood nesting tables from the period around 1905, made

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession nesting tables no. 958aby Siegel or Kolo Moser ex. by J&J Kohn
Secession nesting tables no. 958aby Siegel or Kolo Moser ex. by J&J Kohn

Secession nesting tables no. 958aby Siegel or Kolo Moser ex. by J&J Kohn

By Koloman Moser, Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession nesting tables by Siegel or Kolo Moser ex. by J&J Kohn in original vintage condition with

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Bentwood Nesting Tables by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1900s
Vienna Secession Bentwood Nesting Tables by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1900s

Vienna Secession Bentwood Nesting Tables by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1900s

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession nesting tables.Design by Michael Thonet for

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four English Chinoiserie 19th Century Black and Gold Nesting Tables
Set of Four English Chinoiserie 19th Century Black and Gold Nesting Tables

Set of Four English Chinoiserie 19th Century Black and Gold Nesting Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four English black and gold nesting tables from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor

Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops
Set of Three Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops

Set of Three Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare set of three Art Nouveau nesting tables. Solid oak and elegant shaped frames with

Category

1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Glass, Oak

A tall set of 3 Antique mahogany oval nesting tables. England c.1900
A tall set of 3 Antique mahogany oval nesting tables. England c.1900

A tall set of 3 Antique mahogany oval nesting tables. England c.1900

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful and elegant mid-century set of three nesting tables. These solid mahogany nesting

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Mahogany

Émile Gallé Set of Four Nesting Tables
Émile Gallé Set of Four Nesting Tables

Émile Gallé Set of Four Nesting Tables

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

These four nesting tables by Émile Gallé exemplify the artist’s poetic sensitivity to nature and

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Antoine BASTEL Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, Emile Galle
Antoine BASTEL Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, Emile Galle

Antoine BASTEL Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, Emile Galle

By A. Bastel, Émile Gallé

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Exceptional set of four Art Nouveau nesting tables crafted in noble woods with refined marquetry by

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Nesting Tables in Queen Anne Style
Set of Three Nesting Tables in Queen Anne Style

Set of Three Nesting Tables in Queen Anne Style

Located in Eindhoven, NL

This refined set of three nesting tables showcases the timeless Queen Anne style, known for its

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech

Beech Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, Set of 4
Beech Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, Set of 4

Beech Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, Set of 4

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

Josef Hoffmann — Set of Nesting Tables This exquisite set of nesting tables, designed by the

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Beech

Secession Nesting Tables by Thonet
Secession Nesting Tables by Thonet

Secession Nesting Tables by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession nesting tables by Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Measures: 1. table 31 x

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood, Glass and Brass Nesting Tables, 4 Pieces
Early 20th Century French Wood, Glass and Brass Nesting Tables, 4 Pieces

Early 20th Century French Wood, Glass and Brass Nesting Tables, 4 Pieces

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, these early 20th century French Nesting Tables have a beautiful brass

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Nesting Tables with Carrara Marble Tops
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Nesting Tables with Carrara Marble Tops

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Nesting Tables with Carrara Marble Tops

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Nesting Tables with Carrara Marble Tops will add elegance, style

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Nesting Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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Antique Nesting Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique nesting table for your home. Each antique nesting table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique nesting table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique nesting table bearing Regency, Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique nesting table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emile Gallé, Josef Hoffmann and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Nesting Table?

Prices for an antique nesting table start at $245 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,288.

Finding the Right Nesting-tables-stacking-tables for You

Antique and vintage nesting tables and stacking tables first became popular in the early 1800s. With individual tables being used for afternoon tea, needlework and other activities, nesting tables were a perfect solution to clear up clutter at the end of the day.

These tables remained a staple of interiors over the decades for their versatility. In the 1920s, German-born American artist Josef Albers designed a modern version with each table a different color. At the Bauhaus, the German art and design school and chief crucible of modernism founded by architect Walter Gropius, Albers wasn’t the only designer to reinterpret the nesting table. Hungarian-born architect Marcel Breuer also introduced a model with chrome-plated tubular steel legs and lacquered plywood surfaces.

One can now find a range of gorgeous, carefully crafted designs, such as a three-level set of solid oak nesting tables, naturally oiled and finished with Calacatta marble. A game-themed set of nesting tables is a must-have for a living room or lounge, while a small office can be accented with vintage Scandinavian nesting tables made of teakwood, a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers.

Browse the unique collection of antique and vintage stacking tables and nesting tables on 1stDibs to find hundreds of options to match your office or living space.

Questions About Antique Nesting Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.