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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

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Wood

Classic Mahogany Nest of Tables
Classic Mahogany Nest of Tables
H 23.5 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Handmade English Oak Nest Of Tables.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade English Oak Petite Nest Of Tables.
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20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Oak

Handmade English Oak Nest Of Tables.
Handmade English Oak Nest Of Tables.
H 17 in W 20.25 in D 12 in
Regency Inlaid Nest of Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency inlaid nest of tables a mahogany and burl lattice parquetry nest of two tables, with turned
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Nesting Tables and Stac...

Materials

Wood

Regency Inlaid Nest of Tables
Regency Inlaid Nest of Tables
H 26 in W 19.25 in D 14.75 in
20th Century French Nest of Tables
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century French decorative gilt metal nest of tables. Set of three stylish tables that nest one
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20th Century French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

20th Century French Nest of Tables
20th Century French Nest of Tables
H 16.54 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
Chinese Antique Nest of Tables Hardwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous set of four antique Chinese nest of tables in hardwood - Viewings available by
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Vintage 1920s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Hardwood

Decorative Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Decorative Burr Walnut Nest of Tables This is a very Good-looking set of tables, the largest table
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Style Nest of Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style nest of tables. The side tables are sculpted from American walnut with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tabl...

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Wood

Mid Century Style Nest of Tables
Mid Century Style Nest of Tables
H 24 in W 22 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Nest of Tables
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Nest of Tables. The tables have triangular glass tops with a nice
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

Antique French Inlaid Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French inlaid nest of tables. This was made in France, it dates from around the
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Inlaid Nest of Tables
Antique French Inlaid Nest of Tables
H 23.23 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Lovely Vintage French Inlaid Parquetry Nest of Tables
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage French Parquetry Nest Of Tables. A lovely
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20th Century French Louis XV Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique nest of tables in burr walnut. They are in the Queen Anne style, they date from
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
Antique Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Antique Georgian Style Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian style nest of tables. They were made in England, and
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood

Antique Georgian Style Nest of Tables
Antique Georgian Style Nest of Tables
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Antique Figured Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made antique figured walnut nest of tables. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Nest of Tables
Antique Figured Walnut Nest of Tables
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Bronze Nest of Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Mid-Century Jansen style bronze nest of tables with hand polished lacquer finish. The large
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze Nest of Tables
Mid-Century Bronze Nest of Tables
H 15 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique French Inlaid Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant French Louis XV style nest of tables, dating from around the 1920-30’s
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bronze

Fantastic quality antique burr walnut nest of tables
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique burr walnut nest of tables having quality burr walnut serpentine shaped
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Early 20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pheonix Flute Coffee Table - Nest Of Tables
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The Phoenix Flute Coffee Table - Nest of Tables is a versatile and stylish furniture set designed
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Pheonix Flute Coffee Table - Nest Of Tables
Pheonix Flute Coffee Table - Nest Of Tables
H 30.4 in W 53.3 in D 53.3 in
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Nest of Tables
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5535 Attractive Edwardian quartetto nest of tables, each having mahogany top with oval satinwood
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Early 20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Satinwood

Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Nest of Tables
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Nest of Tables
H 28.346 in W 19.685 in D 14.173 in
French Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Rare Find. French Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables. Early 1900's. Crafted with precision and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables
French Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Two Pairs of French Wrought Iron Nest of Tables
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French, wrought iron nest of tables with glass tops. Good for in or outdoors. Nice
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Vintage 1950s French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wrought Iron

Titchmarsh & Goodwin Bespoke Mahogany Nest of Tables
Located in PEGO, ES
made, this mahogany nest of tables has finely turned legs and splay feet. The tops have a small inset
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Mid-20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Teak Nest of Tables, Set of 3, 1970s
Located in Ely, GB
A lovely set of 3 midcentury teak nest of tables, circa 1970s. The teak frames are in great
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Vintage Teak Nest of Tables, Set of 3, 1970s
Vintage Teak Nest of Tables, Set of 3, 1970s
H 18.9 in W 21.66 in D 13.39 in
Antique French Leather Top Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French nest of tables, with inset leather tops. They were made in France, and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood, Leather

Set of Four Antique Chinese Teakwood Nest of Tables, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of four antique Chinese teakwood nest of tables, circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Teakwood Nest of Tables, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 antique Chinese teakwood nest of tables, Circa 1890.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Antique French Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French style walnut nest of tables with burr walnut tops, dating from around
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Brass Nest of Tables with Mirror Tops in Bamboo Form
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A brass nest of tables with mirror tops in bamboo form. Measurements for the tables: Big table
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables

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Brass

Chinese Hong-Mu Nest of Tables Set of Three
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Chinese nest of tables with slight carving on the aprons. The tops with a slight arched front and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Embossed Leather Top Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A very interesting nest of tables with embossed leather tops, which look like they were made in
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Early 20th Century South American Georgian Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Wood, Leather

1930's English Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco nest of tables. Figured walnut throughout with four pull out side tables and circular
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Walnut

Bramin Nest of Tables/1960s Danish Nest of Tables
By H.W. Klein
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning set of Danish made nesting tables. The smaller tables actually nest into the bottom
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Antique French Brass and Onyx Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French brass and onyx nest of tables, dating from around the 1930’s. They are
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Onyx, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique French nest of tables, dating from around the 1920-30’s period
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Nest of Tables
Antique French Louis XVI Style Nest of Tables
H 23.23 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
1960s Vintage French Mirrored Brass Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made 1960’s vintage French mirrored brass nest of tables that were made in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Antique Chinese Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique Chinese style lacquered chinoiserie nest of tables. They
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Vintage 1970s British Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Midcentury Nest of Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Nest of tables in rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig, made by Jason Furniture Denmark - Great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

1950's Vintage Leather Bound Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage leather bound nest of tables, these were made in England and date from around
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Vintage 1960s British Neoclassical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Leather

1950's Vintage Leather Bound Nest of Tables
1950's Vintage Leather Bound Nest of Tables
H 22.05 in W 21.26 in D 15.36 in
1970s Vintage Italian Chrome & Brass Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage nest of tables in chrome and brass. They were made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Set of 4 mid 20th century birch nest of tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 4 mid 20th century birch nest of tables circa 1950. Good quality set of 4 tables that form
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Birch

Vintage French Brass and Marble Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage French brass and marble nest of tables, dating from the 1960-70’s. They are of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Marble, Brass

Vintage French Brass and Marble Nest of Tables
Vintage French Brass and Marble Nest of Tables
H 16.93 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Nest of Tables with Drawer
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Hardwood and brass military campaign nest of tables
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20th Century British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Nest of Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern set of two nesting tables with brass frame, ivory lacquer tops and leather-wrapped supports
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Nest of Tables
Modern Nest of Tables
H 26.25 in W 20 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo British Colonial Style Nests of Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of British colonial style nests of tables or stands each with faux bamboo frames wrapped
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Reed

1920's Art Deco Figured Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco period nest of tables in walnut, these were made in England and date
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920's Art Deco Figured Walnut Nest of Tables
1920's Art Deco Figured Walnut Nest of Tables
H 20.87 in W 22.45 in D 14.18 in
Chinese Nest of Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good quality nest of four late 19th century Chinese hardwood tables, possible Hongmu.
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Antique 1890s Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Nest of Tables
Chinese Nest of Tables
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 13.98 in
Regency Nest of Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany nest of three graduated tables, the rectangular molded edge tops
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Nesting Tables and Stac...

Materials

Wood

Regency Nest of Tables
Regency Nest of Tables
H 25.5 in W 16.5 in D 13 in
Nest of Tables ‘Släden’ Designed by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nest of tables ‘Släden’ designed by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, Sweden. 1950’s. Birch
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Birch

Danish Nest of Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
plain wood in original condition located in brooklyn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Nest of Tables
Danish Nest of Tables
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Vintage French Hand Painted Floral Nest of Tables
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this outstanding French hand-painted floral nest of tables
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20th Century French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Large Art Deco Nest of Tables in Solid Mahogany, Belgium, 1925
Located in Girona, ES
Large nest of tables entirely in solid mahogany (round table and 4 nesting tables). The top of the
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut

Nest of tables ‘Släden’ model 1988 by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nest of tables ‘Släden’ model 1988 designed by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Nest of Tables with Green Leather Top
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Queen Anne Style Nest of Tables with Green Leather Top. All three tables include a glass
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Beautiful Nest of Tables with Green Leather Top
Beautiful Nest of Tables with Green Leather Top
H 21.66 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
Set of Four English Regency Paper Mâché Painted & Gilt Nest of Tables. C.1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of four English Regency paper mâché painted and gilt nest of tables with shell, coral and
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Paper

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian nest of 4 tables Edwardian inlaid mahogany nest of four tables with bow front
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables
Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables
H 27.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.75 in
VINTAGE BEVAN FUNNEL NEST OF TABLES WITH PiE CRUST TOP J1
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Bevan Funnell Pie Crust Nest of Tables
Category

20th Century British Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Ebonized Frame and Maple Top Nest of Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century nest of tables with ebonized wooden frames with stretchers around three sides
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Gorgeous Brown Hardwood Nest of Tables on Fluted Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous mahogany brown nest of tables standing on
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20th Century English Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

SET OF 1970's HOLLYWOOD REGENCY BRASS & GLASS NEST OF TABLES SIDE TABLEJ1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Set of 1970s Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Nest of Tables
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20th Century British Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Glass

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Nest Of Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of nest of tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all nest of tables available were constructed with great care. Find 646 antique and vintage nest of tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Nest of tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Nest of tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made nest of tables over the years, but those made by Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co, CFC Silkeborg and Johannes Andersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Nest Of Tables?

Nest of tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,804, while the lowest priced sells for $276 and the highest can go for as much as $44,345.

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 Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 29, 2020

    First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bistro table is a small table with a round tabletop that is typically 24 inches in diameter and a height of just under 30 inches. The standard bistro table comes with two chairs and is available in a range of materials, styles, and colors. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bistro tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A bobbin table is a table that features tightly turned legs that almost appear beaded from a distance. Depending on its size, a bobbin table may function as a coffee table, side table or console table. Normally, the tables feature at least one lower shelf. You'll find a selection of bobbin tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Biergarten table is a dining table inspired by the traditional furnishings used to decorate beer gardens in Germany. Typically, the design includes a wood top and metal frame. Some also feature attached benches. Find a selection of dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bouillotte table is a small round wooden table originally used for playing cards. Many examples have pull-out felted trays on two sides for players to rest their hands and two drawers for storing decks of cards and other items. In addition, the tables usually have metal gallery rails along their tops to keep cards from slipping off. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bouillotte tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A butler's table is a small table, usually used as an end table or in the corner of your living room. It features removable or fixed trays for extra storage when necessary. Shop a range of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A pedestal table is a table that has a central support pillar or column, rather than legs. Pedestal tables are quite sturdy but they can be very heavy given the pillar.