Find a variety of oak nest of tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oak nest of tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
oak,
wood and
mahogany. Oak nest of tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Oak nest of tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Victorian and
Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made oak nest of tables over the years, but those made by
Emile Gallé,
Gordon Russell and
Severin Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.