Antique Nesting Tables
1920s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Nesting Tables
Birch
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Nesting Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Nesting Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
1910s European Japonisme Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
18th Century Rococo Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Nesting Tables
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
19th Century Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century European Antique Nesting Tables
Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nesting Tables
Hardwood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Bentwood
1860s English Regency Antique Nesting Tables
Lacquer
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
1920s Dutch Chippendale Antique Nesting Tables
Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Tables
Beech, Bentwood
1760s Danish Antique Nesting Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Other Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Ebony
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Nesting Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Nesting Tables
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Antique Nesting Tables
Bamboo
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Tables
Bentwood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Bentwood
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Nesting Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Nesting Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Antique Nesting Tables
Rosewood
1920s French Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Nesting Tables
Bronze
1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Nesting Tables
Pewter
1920s English Art Deco Antique Nesting Tables
Chrome
1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Nesting Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Nesting Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Nesting Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Nesting Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Nesting Tables
Jade
Early 1900s Czech Bauhaus Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Nesting Tables
Glass, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Nesting Tables
Zinc
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Nesting Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Nesting Tables
Wood
1850s French Antique Nesting Tables
Ceramic, Leather
19th Century English Regency Antique Nesting Tables
Rosewood
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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.
- 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.
- How do I identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021In 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.
- What is an antique rent table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023To 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, 2023While 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.
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