1890s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

A good quality nest of four 19th century Chinese hardwood tables. Having carved foliate decoration to the frieze.

French vintage set of three nesting tables by Pierre Vandel in black Lucite with brass accents and black glass tops. The middle table measures 13 7/8" in height, 20 5/8" in length, ...

Superb French Art Nouveau nest of tables with graduated tops, having specimen wood inlays with nautical themes of Brittany. Each table signed in marquetry, 'Gallé'. Circa 1900. Each table top is a work of art in its own right, a fabulous series representing seascapes of Brittany in specimen woods. Raised on beechwood chamfered openwork supports, united by stretchers. The main table shows a coastal landscape. The second having boats near the coastline, a lighthouse in the distance. The third, sailing boats at sea with light reflections. The fourth, Breton women in a rowing boat with light reflection, a gull in the foreground. The tables are in very good condition and have their original finish which has been lightly restored, cleaned and wax polished. Showing some age and use related patina marks to the tops. The top table has a few areas of inlay which have raised very slightly, please refer to photographs 17, 18 and 19. They are not loose, and it does not affect the table's use in any way. One of the legs has moved with age, as shown in the last photograph. This however is solid and does not affect the stability of the table. Emile Gallé (1846 – 1904) was one of the most important French designers of the Art Nouveau period. His career took off after his work received praise at the Paris Exhibition of 1878. Within a decade of another successful showing at the Paris Exhibition of 1889, Gallé had reached international fame and his style, with its emphasis on naturalism and floral motifs, was at the forefront of the emerging Art Nouveau movement. In 1901, together with Victor Prouvé, Louis Majorelle, Antonin Daum and Eugène Vallin...

A beautiful and elegant French Louis XV style nest of tables, dating from around the 1920-30’s period. The quality is fabulous, these are very well made with a beautiful inlaid desi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut nest of tables. A good looking, well made and decorative suite, each table has a lovely patinated top, they stac...

Antique nest of 3 quality chinoiserie decorated tables having rectangular shaped tops boasting a delightful black and gold background with quality chinoiserie decoration and a moulde...

The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first designs. The set includes the large, m...

This nest of chinoiserie tables has raised lacquer chinoiserie figures in landscapes and floral decorations. All four sides are serpentine shaped. The legs are cabriole and terminate...

An absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau carved nest of four tables. They were made in England, they date from around the 1890-1900 period. The quality ...

Two very nice Art Nouveau side table. Hand painted Flowers on the tops. These tables are in a distressed condition. In a Japonisme style love this. Structural sound.

Art Nouveau nest of 4 stained beech bentwood tables By Thonet Circa 1900 Michael Thonet (1796-1871) perfected a new technique of bending solid wood during the 1850s, enabling mass p...

Set of 4 Art Nouveau nesting tables or Quartetto tables by Thonet Wien, model no. 10, circa 1905.