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Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Hardwood
Gordon Russell Nest of Three Tables in walnut, Cotswold school England Ca 1950
By Gordon Russell
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, Broadway Worcs’, to the underside top.
Overall a very stylish well made nest of coffee tables from a
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Walnut, Hardwood
H 18 in W 27 in D 18 in
Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
Each table
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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.92 in W 24.93 in D 18 in
Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
include one large coffee table and two small side nest tables
A very good looking and well made set
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 41.15 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Smoked Glass Coffee Table & Pair of Side Nest Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. This is an original suite, you have a medium sized coffee table and a lovely pair of side end tables
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 30.91 in D 17.33 in
Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coffee Nest of table Set / End Tables
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and finest quality made, midcentury wooden coffee table with a pair of end tables.
If
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.2 in W 47.5 in D 19.9 in
NICE DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY COFFEE & SiDE TABLES NEST PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Side tables nest which is part of a room suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.51 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
1970 Travertine Octagon Nested Tables - a Set of 3
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Travertine Octagon Nested Tables - a Set of 3
This set is made in Italy, as shown on the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
A Rare Art Deco Blonde Birds Eye Maple J Nest of Tables by Epstein Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A Rare iconic J nest of tables finished in birdseye maple veneer.
Art Deco Blonde Burr Maple nest
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Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
H 22 in W 37 in D 21.7 in
Sublime Vintage Bevan Funnell Oval Burr Yew Wood Coffee Table Part of Suite
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is part of a suite
I have the matching side nest of tables and another extending coffee table
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Yew
H 16.74 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Hardwood
Regency Rosewood Nest Of Three Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Nest Of Three Rosewood Coffee Tables, Or
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Rosewood
Nest of Three Regency Rosewood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
coffee tables having extremely well figured tops, the centre table with inlaid chess board, raised on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Rosewood
Pair or Nest of Fossil Stone Coffee Tables
Located in London, London
Nest of two fossil stone coffee or side tables.
A striking nest of fossil stone coffee tables
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Stone
Lovely Marble & Brass Nest Of Three Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
tables , solid marble and three beautiful sculptural brass legs ,in very good condition , 1970 .
Don't
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Mid-20th Century British Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Marble, Brass
1970's Maison Charles Nested Coffee Table
By Charles Maison
Located in Chesham, GB
Beautiful 1970's Maison Charles coffee table of glass, brass and chrome with 4 nested tables
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
STUNNING FLAMED HARDWOOD NEST OF THREE TABLES INCLUDiNG COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Flamed Mahogany tables including one coffee table and two side tables each protected with glass tops
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20th Century English Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Restored Harrods Kennedy nest of two Military Campaign side tables
Please note the delivery fee listed is
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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy nest of three Military Campaign side
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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.49 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Nest of Coffee & Side Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
A
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20th Century British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Nest of Tables
Located in London, England
Nest of three glass topped brass coffee tables.
France Circa 1950
H 47cm x W 60cm x D 36cm
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Vintage 1950s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing
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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 25.01 in D 17.92 in
Rare Lovely Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing
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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.92 in W 25.01 in D 17.92 in
Trio of Vintage Nest Tables, French Brass, Occasional, Coffee, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of vintage nest tables. A French, brass and glass occasional or coffee table, dating
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Late 20th Century French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 21.86 in D 17.92 in
ViNTAGE OVER RESTORED GREEN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN NEST OF COFFEE SIDE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
better than new as they have a nice aged patina
Please note the sale is for a coffee table and matching
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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.33 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Retro nest of 3 ormolu brass glass tables coffee side Maison Jansen
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Vintage Retro Fine Quality Nest of 3 Ormolu Brass and Glass Tables, believed to be from Maison
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Mid-20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's LEATHER TOPPED CHESSBOARD COFFEE NEST OF TABLES FOR CHESS!
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, vintage circa 1950's brown leather Chessboard top coffee table with two nesting tables under
Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.48 in W 32.09 in D 16.15 in
Antique George III Mahogany Nest of Three Table
Located in Crawley, GB
Antique George lll oak Nest Of Three Table.
A nest of 3 Georgian interfitting coffee tables with
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Leather, Oak
Belarti Nest of Tables in Ceramic
By Juliette Belarti
Located in New York, NY
Nest of three tables with hand-painted ceramic tiles on black metal base frame by Belarti, Belgium
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
Stylish and practical nest of Art Deco walnut tables.
One large table, with four quarter shaped
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dentro Nest of Three Tables Set
Located in Fermo, FM
"Dentro" is a handcrafted set of three identical tables in weft but different in dimensions created
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2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Nest of Three Mahogany Tables, by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Northwich, GB
A nest of three mahogany tables, by Waring and Gillow, each impressed G.L and M to the underside
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century French Nest of Table 1950s Made of Wicker and Painted Tiles
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French nest of table 1950s made of wicker and painted tiles.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 18.51 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
Nest of Egg Tables, Tops Covered in Ostrich Eggshell Veneer, Details for Small
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nest of Egg tables, their tops covered in a veneer of ostrich eggshell sits on a steel base in a
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2010s South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Nest of British G-Plan Coffee Tables
By Victor Wilkins
Located in Nottingham, GB
A very nest of tables from the British manufacturer E.Gomme. Designed by V. Wilkins as part of the
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables Nesting Coffee Tables English, 1910
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming antique Edwardian nest of 3 tables in mahogany with satinwood crossbanding dating from
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 26.78 in W 20.87 in D 14.57 in
Nest of Three Coffee Tables, by Gordon Russell, British Midcentury, Walnut
By Gordon Russell
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
A nest of three walnut tables by Gordon Russell. Simple in form with an inset, reeded edge and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Walnut
H 17.92 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in
1960s Nest of Danish Teak Tables
By Heltborg Møbler
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Mobler nest with German tile.
A lovely nest of 1960s Danish coffee tables. With beautiful teak
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Mahogany Quartetto Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 19th century plum pudding mahogany
Quartetto nest of coffee tables having
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Padouk Quartetto Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
stretchers.
(Nests of coffee tables were made throughout the 19th century
and beyond and by far the most
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Padouk, Satinwood
Antique Oriental Nest Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood
Nest Of Four Coffee Tables Having Well Figured
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Antique 19th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Antique Regency Quartetto Nest of Coffee Tables
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality Regency period Quartetto nest of specimen wood coffee
tables, the crossbanded
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Satinwood, Amboyna
Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Late 19th Century Nest Of Four Oriental Hardwood
Coffee Tables Having Superbly
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Antique 19th Century Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Nest of Coffee Tables by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Elegant nest of three tables in brass-plated aluminium (or gilt brass) with beveled glass tops
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Mid-19th Century Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four
Coffee Tables Having Well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four
Coffee Tables Having Superbly Carved
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Antique 19th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive mid-19th century oriental hardwood nest of four coffee
tables having well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Set Of Mid 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee
Tables Having Well Figured Tops
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
19th Century Mahogany Quartetto Nest Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Quartetto Nest Of Four Rectangular Coffee Tables, Having
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Quartetto Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
coffee tables having well figured panelled tops above
pierced and carved friezes raised on bamboo effect
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stack...
Materials
Hardwood
Quartetto Nest of Four Regency Rosewood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality quartetto nest of four Regency period
rosewood coffee tables having well figured
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Antique Rosewood Quartetto Nest of 4 Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality Regency period rosewood quartetto
Nest of four coffee tables having superbly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century Nest of Two Tortoise Bamboo Low Coffee Tables
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A set of two tortoise bamboo coffee tables from France, dating from the 1960s. The low rectangular
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Long Teak Coffee Table Set of 4 Nest of Tables Scandinavian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very good quality teak coffee table, comprises 4 separate tables that sit together to form a long
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15.75 in W 81.89 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Nest of Tables
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Harry & Lou Epstein nest of tables. A shaped table with cross-footed base and four integral side
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Nest of Tables
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco nest of tables. Shaped, circular table with cross footed base and four integral
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Nest of Tables
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco nest of tables consisting of a shaped table with cross footed base. Four integral
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Nest of Tables
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, Maurice Adam satinwood and ebony desk. Original handles with ebony banding too front. Original ebony fluted feet.
Dimensions: H 77cm, W 137cm, D 77cm.
Origin: Engl...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of Three Triangular Nest Tables
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of three nest tables in rock crystal and gilt bronze, each leg ending by a rock crystal ball
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Nest of 3 C1930 French Brass Side Tables With Silvered Mirror Glass Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Southampton, GB
Wonderful nest of 3 brass side tables with the most amazing original foxed mirror tops.
Wonderful
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.5 in W 21.1 in D 13.2 in
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Nest Of Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nest of coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every nest of coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a nest of coffee table, we have 303 options in-stock, while there are 138 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nest of coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nest of coffee table bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nest of coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Lucian Ercolani, Bontempi Casa and Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Nest Of Coffee Table?
Prices for a nest of coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $49 and can go as high as $49,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,955.
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 Nest Of Coffee Table
- What are nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.
- Can I stack nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It 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.
- Who invented nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Nesting 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.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.