What are nesting side tables?

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.

What are nesting tables?

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

Can I stack nesting tables?

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.

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.

What were nesting tables used for?

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.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What size should a side table be?

A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is a tall side table called?

A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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.

Nest Side Table

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Military Campaign Table

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Military Maps

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Nest Side Table, 1960s

H 17.4 in W 15 in D 19.7 in

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Nest Side Tables, Illegibly Signed

Located in Miami, FL

Scandinavian Modern rosewood coffee nest side tables, Illegibly Signed Offered for sale is a set

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Nest Side Tables, Illegibly Signed

H 16 in W 37.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Set of Three G-Plan Nested Side Tables

By G-Plan

Located in Emeryville, CA

. DIMENSIONS: Large Side Table: Width 22” / Depth 16” / Height 20.25” Medium Side Table: Width 18' / Depth 15

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Set of Three G-Plan Nested Side Tables

H 20.25 in W 22 in D 16 in

Nest Side Table, Aged Silver & Black Glass, Contemporary Design

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Modern style wanderlust side nested table. Aged silver and Black Glass Serene pieces where

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Nest Side Table, Aged Silver & Black Glass, Contemporary Design

H 22.68 in W 22.92 in D 13.82 in

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Nest Side Tables

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A set of three round Hollywood Regency side tables / nesting tables. The base is made of brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Nest Side Tables

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H 19.69 in Dm 21.26 in

Classic Mahogany Nest of Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic nest of tables, two rectangular nested side tables with a “rustic” dark brown mahogany

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Mahogany Nest of Tables

H 23.5 in W 24 in D 17.25 in

Nest of three 1960s Italian Brass Side Tables

Located in London, GB

Nest of three Italian brass side tables with octagonal-planed legs. Each table inset with smoked

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Nest of three 1960s Italian Brass Side Tables

H 16.5 in W 21.75 in D 16.25 in

1970 Nesting Side Tables Silvered Metal in the Style of Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

3 brass nested side tables, with oxyded olded mirror trays, Amounts in silver plated, in the style

Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

1970 Nesting Side Tables Silvered Metal in the Style of Maison Baguès

H 17.33 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Nest of four tables

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in London, GB

Rare unattributed set of 4 tables. Italy c1960 Varying heights. The tables can be used in various

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Nest of four tables

H 18.12 in Dm 16.54 in

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Oak, Hardwood

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona

H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian nest of 4 tables Edwardian inlaid mahogany nest of four tables with bow front

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables

H 27.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.75 in

NEST OF THREE ASH WOOD SWEDESE MOBLER SiDE TABLES DESIGNED BY CORINNA WARM

By Corinna Warm

Located in GB

three interchangeable side tables designed Corinna Warm for Swedese Please note the delivery fee listed

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

NEST OF THREE ASH WOOD SWEDESE MOBLER SiDE TABLES DESIGNED BY CORINNA WARM

H 22.45 in Dm 15.85 in

Nest of Brass and Lucite Tables, 1970s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Elegant set of Lucite and Brass Nesting Tables with inset clear glass tops. Nice brass and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Nest of Brass and Lucite Tables, 1970s

H 17.72 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in

Red lacquered Chinese Quartetto table nest 19-20th century

Located in Milano, IT

In the realm of antique furniture, your Nest of Chinese Quartet Tables in Red Lacquer is nothing

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Red lacquered Chinese Quartetto table nest 19-20th century

H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in

1960s Fine Nest of Tables in Teakwood, Danish Architect

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

1960s fine nest of tables in teakwood, Danish architect Measurements are of the biggest table. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Fine Nest of Tables in Teakwood, Danish Architect

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in

Nest of Tables with Green Marble Tops, France, circa 1940

Located in Vienna, AT

Nest of tables with green marble tops, France circa 1940 Set of three side tables in original

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Nest of Tables with Green Marble Tops, France, circa 1940

H 17.71 in W 21.65 in D 13.4 in

Nest of Three Mahogany Tables Attributed to Comte, Circa 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A nest of three mahogany tables attributed to Comte Circa 1940. Neoclassical design with fluted

Category

Vintage 1940s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Nest of Three Mahogany Tables Attributed to Comte, Circa 1940

H 21.5 in W 19.75 in D 14 in

Nest of Three Petrified Wood 'Fossil' Tables on Chrome Bases

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A nest of three petrified wood tables on chrome bases. These pieces have naturally formed over

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood

Nest of Three Petrified Wood 'Fossil' Tables on Chrome Bases

H 19.69 in Dm 16.93 in

Side Piece Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Side Piece Table nests well with the French Coffee Table and features a brass shelf for functional

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Silver, Brass

Side Piece Table

H 18.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Teak and Mahogany Dream; Nest of Three Tables from 1960s, Sweden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Optimal-sized side tables; are small enough to fit any sofa corner, accent-table space, or bedside

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Teak and Mahogany Dream; Nest of Three Tables from 1960s, Sweden

H 16.5 in W 17.5 in D 12.2 in

OO+II Side Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

OO+II Side Table is an geometric wooden table that can be nested inside OO+II Aluminum Chair

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

OO+II Side Table

H 20 in W 21 in D 16 in

Vintage Rosewood Side Tables

Located in Brescia, IT

Nest table composed of two pieces, original 1960s Scandinavian. Elegant and classically styled

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Side Tables

H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 13 in

BLADE Nest of Tables in Solid Wood Black Yellow Lacquered design by Casamanara

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

The exterior of the table features a lustrous shiny China finish, lending a sleek and sophisticated

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

BLADE Nest of Tables in Solid Wood Black Yellow Lacquered design by Casamanara

H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mid Century Nest of Tables 3 Brass Glass and Mirror Frame Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Weiningen, CH

Mid century set of 3 nest tables brass glass and mirror frame MAISON BAGUES

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Nest of Tables 3 Brass Glass and Mirror Frame Maison Bagues

H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Regency Style Yew Wood Leather Top & Gold Leaf Embossed Nest of Tables

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Oriental Chinese Rosewood blanket chest. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, waxing and polishing it. Dimen...

Category

20th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Yew

Regency Style Yew Wood Leather Top & Gold Leaf Embossed Nest of Tables

H 20.48 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in

Nest of Tables in Rosewood, Danish Architect, Signed Amager Bolighus, circa 1960

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Measure: Smallest H 45, W 34, D 34 cm. Middle H 47, W 46, D 36 cm. Biggest H 50, W, 59, D 38 cm. Smallest H 17.7, W 13.3, D 13.3 in. Middle H 18.5, W 18.1, D 14.1 in. Biggest ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Nest of Tables in Rosewood, Danish Architect, Signed Amager Bolighus, circa 1960

H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 14.97 in

Aya Side Table by Kasanai

Located in Geneve, CH

Aya Side Table by Kasanai Dimensions: D 25 x W 26 x H 45 cm. Materials: Lime plaster. Also

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Aya Side Table by Kasanai

H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in

Aya Side Table by Kasanai

Located in Geneve, CH

Aya Side Table by Kasanai Dimensions: D 25 x W 26 x H 45 cm. Materials: Lime plaster. Also

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Aya Side Table by Kasanai

H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in

Aya Side Table by Kasanai

Located in Geneve, CH

Aya Side Table by Kasanai Dimensions: D 25 x W 26 x H 45 cm. Materials: Lime plaster. Also

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Aya Side Table by Kasanai

H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in

Captain's Side Table by Hamilton Holmes

By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Captain's side table by Hamilton Holmes. Oxalino Collection Dimensions: D 38.1, W 38.1, H 50.8

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Captain's Side Table by Hamilton Holmes

H 20.01 in W 15.01 in D 15.01 in

Captain's Side Table by Hamilton Holmes

By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Captain's side table by Hamilton Holmes. Oxalino Collection 2020 Dimensions: D 38.1, W 38.1, H

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Captain's Side Table by Hamilton Holmes

H 20.01 in W 15.01 in D 15.01 in

Raindrop Side Table Set, Ash / Patinated

Located in London, England

With their circular profiles, varying proportions and potential to be nested, these versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Raindrop Side Table Set, Ash / Patinated

H 14.77 in Dm 19.69 in

Raindrop Side Table Set, Oak / Patinated

Located in London, England

With their circular profiles, varying proportions and potential to be nested, these versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Raindrop Side Table Set, Oak / Patinated

H 14.77 in Dm 19.69 in

Hand-Crafted Acacia Wood Side Table / Pedestal Table / Accent Table, S-table-01

Located in Makati City, PH

This stylish yet adaptable piece can be used as a side table for the living room, a pedestal for

Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Hand-Crafted Acacia Wood Side Table / Pedestal Table / Accent Table, S-table-01

H 20.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Raindrop Side Table Set, Black Oak / Patinated

Located in London, England

With their circular profiles, varying proportions and potential to be nested, these versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Raindrop Side Table Set, Black Oak / Patinated

H 14.77 in Dm 19.69 in

Squares Sharped Gold Side Table Set of Three

Located in Paris, FR

A timeless nest of three gilt metal tables, complemented with a black granite inlay Gold iron

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Squares Sharped Gold Side Table Set of Three

H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Trio of Wooden Nesting Side Tables, Sweden 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A trio of vintage wooden side tables sourced in Sweden. These tables have rectangular tabletops

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Trio of Wooden Nesting Side Tables, Sweden 20th Century

H 19 in W 23 in D 15 in

Studio Brancusi IISculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi IISculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 16.74 in W 17.13 in D 14.57 in

Studio Brancusi I Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi I Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Studio Brancusi III Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi III Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 19.69 in W 17.37 in D 17.37 in

Studio Brancusi XI Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi XI Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 19.69 in W 10.04 in D 7.52 in

Studio Brancusi IX Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi IX Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 19.69 in W 14.69 in D 14.69 in

Studio Brancusi XI Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi XI Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 19.69 in W 10.04 in D 7.52 in

Studio Brancusi I Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi I Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Studio Brancusi III Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the studio Brancusi collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi III Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 19.69 in W 17.37 in D 17.37 in

Studio Brancusi IX Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi IX Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 19.69 in W 14.69 in D 14.69 in

Studio Brancusi II Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

By Danjie Yan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sculptural side table is from the Studio Brancusi Collection designed and made by China-based

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Brancusi II Sculptural Side Table Matte Steel Customizable

H 16.74 in W 17.13 in D 14.57 in

Set of 2 Nemo & Dory Side Table by Studio Indigene

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Nemo & Dory Side Table by Studio Indigene Dimensions: Nemo: D 33.02 x W 33.02 x H 53.34 cm

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Nemo & Dory Side Table by Studio Indigene

H 21.01 in W 13.01 in D 13.01 in

Contemporary Side Table in Natural Solid Wood by Ania Wolowska

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

construction are the design bases of the Ocum Collection. Versatile side tables, whose covers can be removed

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Katalox, Walnut

Contemporary Side Table in Natural Solid Wood by Ania Wolowska

H 21.66 in Dm 18.9 in

Pair of Red Travertine Nesting Side Tables by Cattelan Italia, 1980s

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 1980s side tables by Cattelan Italia featuring round red travertine tops and bases with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Pair of Red Travertine Nesting Side Tables by Cattelan Italia, 1980s

H 19.5 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

side tables is structured in solid wood and finished in natural varnish, featuring a nested glass top

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 22.05 in

Set of Four Plaster St Paul Side Tables by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tables can be arranged to work as a coffee table, or side tables. They nest together or stand alone. The

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Set of Four Plaster St Paul Side Tables by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

H 22 in Dm 22.5 in

Fully Restored Sublime Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bird Occasional Side Lamp Table

Located in GB

seen this standard of craftsmanship before and I’ve had multiple Emile Gale nests of tables

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood

Fully Restored Sublime Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bird Occasional Side Lamp Table

H 23.82 in Dm 23.23 in

Mathieu Mategot Kangaroo side tables, set of two in black & yellow, for Gubi

By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Bruxelles, BE

with the smallest interlocks in the largest. When the tables are nested inside, the light passes

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Kangaroo side tables, set of two in black & yellow, for Gubi

H 15.95 in W 25.79 in D 18.71 in

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Side Lamp Table Ornately Carved Frame Lion Feet

Located in GB

nested table but now is on its own, you can tell because the back side is recessed to accept another

Category

20th Century English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Side Lamp Table Ornately Carved Frame Lion Feet

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in

Solid Dark Oak Ina Nesting Side Table 19"Dia by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

A collection of tables designed to work independently or as a group of nested pieces. Each table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

Solid Dark Oak Ina Nesting Side Table 19"Dia by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

H 18 in Dm 19 in

Solid Dark Oak Ina Nesting Side Table 25"Dia by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

A collection of tables designed to work independently or as a group of nested pieces. Each table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

Solid Dark Oak Ina Nesting Side Table 25"Dia by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

H 18 in Dm 25 in

Storm Nesting Side Tables in Cream Shagreen and Black Shell by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The storm nesting side tables are an elegant pair of amorphous shaped pieces. These pieces are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Storm Nesting Side Tables in Cream Shagreen and Black Shell by Kifu Paris

H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in

Solid Dark Oak Ina Nesting Side Table 13"Dia by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

A collection of tables designed to work independently or as a group of nested pieces. Each table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Solid Dark Oak Ina Nesting Side Table 13"Dia by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

H 18 in Dm 13 in

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Nest Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nest side table for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every nest side table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a nest side table, we have 72 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nest side table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A nest side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nest side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen and Carl Malmsten produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nest Side Table?

Prices for a nest side table start at $500 and top out at $5,841 with the average selling for $1,555.

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.

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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 Side Table

What are nesting side tables?
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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.
What are nesting tables?
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1stDibs 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?
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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.
Who invented nesting tables?
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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.
What were nesting tables used for?
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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.
What are side tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What size should a side table be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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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.

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