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Set of French Bamboo Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie style set of three stackable French bamboo and bird's-eye maple side tables, circa mid
Bamboo, Maple
Asian Chinoiserie Rattan Nesting Serving Trays
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of three rattan nesting trays in vintage Chinese chinoiserie style. Ming legs and faux bamboo
English Chinoiserie Nesting Table, circa 1860 or Earlier
Located in Fairhope, AL
English Chinoiserie nesting table, circa 1860 or earlier. Good overall antique condition with some
Three Edwardian Chinoiserie Lacquered Nesting Tables, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic set of three nesting tables decorated in lacquer with Chinese themes. These useful tables
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pine Tables
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of English Chinoiserie pine nesting tables, circa 1860 or earlier.
Pine
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.
Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
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.
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.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.