A set of three or more small occasional tables of graduated height, each one of which fits comfortably inside the other when not in use. Invented during the 18th century, they remain popular to the present day. Nests of tables of the Georgian and Victorian period are scarce, and consequently command high prices. But the form became fashionable again after 1900 and up until the present day, and there are multiple designs available. Australian made examples rarely exist prior to 1900. A nest comprising four tables is called a quartetto.

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Toften nest of three tables in teak, the largest 55 x 40 cm

Teak Nesting Tables, Set of 3

Toften nest of three tables in teak, the largest 55 x 40 cm

A nest of three Florentine occasional tables, gilt and cream.…

Gilt and Cream Florentine Occasional Tables Set

A nest of three Florentine occasional tables, gilt and cream. Overall width 58 cm

A nest of three mahogany occasional tables with circular…

Mahogany Nest of Three Circular Occasional Tables

A nest of three mahogany occasional tables with circular fruitwood strung top. Overall diameter 43 cm

Vintage nest of tables

Retro Nesting Tables Set

Vintage nest of tables

A nest of four Chinoiserie decorated tables, English, circa…

Chinoiserie Nesting Tables, English 1850

A nest of four Chinoiserie decorated tables, English, circa 1850. 70 cm high, 52 cm wide and 35 cm deep

Nest of four teak coffee tables with brass string inlay and…

Teak Coffee Tables with Brass Inlay and Decoration

Nest of four teak coffee tables with brass string inlay and decoration

A small nest of tables 45.5 cm x 35.5 cm, 45 cm high

Compact Nesting Tables - 45.5 x 35.5 x 45cm

A small nest of tables 45.5 cm x 35.5 cm, 45 cm high

Vintage nest of tables with glass tops and ball & claw feet

Glass Top Nesting Tables with Ball & Claw Feet

Vintage nest of tables with glass tops and ball & claw feet

Nest of three tables

Set of Three Nesting Tables

Nest of three tables

Antique occasional table, (part nest) with Chinoiserie…

Chinoiserie Nesting Table

Antique occasional table, (part nest) with Chinoiserie decoration, (1)

Single table from a nest of tables (1)

Unnesting: Creating a Single Table from Nested Tables

Single table from a nest of tables (1)

Quartetto of French Empire style walnut tables, each with…

French Empire Walnut Quartetto Tables

Quartetto of French Empire style walnut tables, each with parquetry top, cross banded and strung, ormolu beaded edge below stylized acanthus on ring turned and fluted legs. 71 cm high

Nest of three tables

Set of 3 Tables

Nest of three tables

Antique Chinoiserie papier mache table, from a nest of tables,…

Antique Chinoiserie Papier Mache Nesting Table

Antique Chinoiserie papier mache table, from a nest of tables, approx 70 cm high, 49 cm wide,(1)

Nest of three tables

Set of 3 Nesting Tables

Nest of three tables

Fine antique inlaid rosewood nest of three tables (3)

Inlaid Rosewood Nesting Tables (Set of 3)

Fine antique inlaid rosewood nest of three tables (3)

A French nest of three brass and alabaster tables

Brass and Alabaster French Nesting Tables

A French nest of three brass and alabaster tables

An Edwardian nest of four mahogany tables. Height 72 cm. Width…

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

An Edwardian nest of four mahogany tables. Height 72 cm. Width 56 cm. Depth 38 cm

A Sheraton Revival nest of tables

Sheraton Nesting Tables

A Sheraton Revival nest of tables

Nest of three tables

Set of 3 Tables

Nest of three tables

Edwardian inlaid nest of three tables, approx 70 cm high, 60 cm…

Inlaid Edwardian Nesting Tables - 70x60x40cm

Edwardian inlaid nest of three tables, approx 70 cm high, 60 cm wide, 40 cm depth

Nest of four tables, with mahogany and walnut inlaid tops (4)

Mahogany and Walnut Inlaid Nest of Four Tables

Nest of four tables, with mahogany and walnut inlaid tops (4)

A nest of three mahogany fit in tables, kidney shaped with…

Mahogany Kidney-Shaped Nesting Tables with Turned Legs

A nest of three mahogany fit in tables, kidney shaped with turned bulbous legs and stretchers. 67 cm high, 61 cm wide,35 cm deep

Nest of 3 coffee tables in the Sherarton revival style.…

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Tables

Nest of 3 coffee tables in the Sherarton revival style. Mahogany & satinwood inlay, c1920s. Height 72 cm, width 56 cm, depth 38 cm

A nest of four cross-banded mahogany occasional tables. Height…

Cross-banded mahogany nest of four occasional tables

A nest of four cross-banded mahogany occasional tables. Height 70 cm, width 57 cm, depth 37 cm.

A nest of mahogany quartetto tables, in graduated sizes, each…

Mahogany Quartetto Nesting Tables

A nest of mahogany quartetto tables, in graduated sizes, each rectangular with curved stretcher. Overall width 50 cm

A nest of three oak jointed tables in Georgian style, the…

Georgian Oak Jointed Nest of Tables

A nest of three oak jointed tables in Georgian style, the rectangular tops raised on ring turned inverse baluster legs joined at the bases by plain stretchers. 55 cm x 35 cm x 46 cm

A nest of three mahogany and inlaid tables. 70 cm high, 49.5 cm…

Mahogany Inlaid Nesting Tables

A nest of three mahogany and inlaid tables. 70 cm high, 49.5 cm long 34 cm depth

Teak nest of occasional tables. Table with three enclosed…

Teak Nesting Tables with Foldable Occasional Tables

Teak nest of occasional tables. Table with three enclosed folding occasional tables. Height 38 cm. Diameter 41 cm Wt. 60 cm

A nest of three Chinoiserie black lacquered occasional tables…

Chinoiserie Lacquered Nest of Three Tables

A nest of three Chinoiserie black lacquered occasional tables 19th century rectangular, each painted in red and gilt with pagodas, ho ho birds and cherry trees, above turned supports with a bowed stretcher, the largest 42.5 x 71.5 x 27.5 cm

Antique French walnut string inlay quartetto of tables, of…

French Walnut Inlay Quartetto of Kidney Shape Tables

Antique French walnut string inlay quartetto of tables, of kidney shape, approx 73 cm high, 57 cm W and smaller (4)

A nest of four quartetto glass top coffee tables. 65 cm-72 cm…

Quartetto Glass Top Coffee Tables - Set of 4

A nest of four quartetto glass top coffee tables. 65 cm-72 cm high.

A nest of occasional tables, Italian, mid 20th century, 41 cm…

Italian Mid-Century Nesting Tables

A nest of occasional tables, Italian, mid 20th century, 41 cm high, 51.5 cm wide, 34 cm deep

A nest of 3 coffee tables with brown leather inset tops, mid…

Mid-century Leather Inset Nesting Coffee Tables

A nest of 3 coffee tables with brown leather inset tops, mid 20th century. 56 cm high, 55 cm wide, 41 cm deep.

Vintage nest of tables, with inlaid top to largest table, 52 cm…

Inlaid Vintage Nesting Tables, 52x56cm

Vintage nest of tables, with inlaid top to largest table, 52 cm wide, 56 cm high

A nest of three teak tables, the large one with flip-over top

Teak Nesting Tables with Flip-Over Top

A nest of three teak tables, the large one with flip-over top

A nest of three tables in the Queen Ann style, with cabriole…

Queen Anne Style Nesting Tables with Cabriole Legs

A nest of three tables in the Queen Ann style, with cabriole legs, 51 x 54 x 38 cm

A nest of three tables, two with glass inserts., 47 x 49 x 35 cm

Glass Nesting Tables, Set of 3

A nest of three tables, two with glass inserts., 47 x 49 x 35 cm

A nest of three French inlaid tea tables.

French Inlaid Tea Tables Set

A nest of three French inlaid tea tables.

A nest of four walnut and brass inlaid foliate decorated nest…

Walnut and Brass Inlaid Foliate Nesting Tables

A nest of four walnut and brass inlaid foliate decorated nest of tables.

A nest of three carved mahogany occasional tables, 20th century,…

Mahogany Nest of Three Occasional Tables

A nest of three carved mahogany occasional tables, 20th century, 56 cm high, 55 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A nest of three mahogany occasional tables, in the Georgian…

Mahogany Georgian-style Occasional Tables, Early 20th Century

A nest of three mahogany occasional tables, in the Georgian style, early 20th century 51 cm high, 51 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A nest of four French parquetry and floral marquetry decorated…

French Parquetry and Floral Marquetry Nesting Tables

A nest of four French parquetry and floral marquetry decorated tables

A mahogany nest of four tables, English 19th century, one table…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Sewing Compartment

A mahogany nest of four tables, English 19th century, one table with fabric sewing compartment

Vintage French nest of four tables, 72 cm high, 58 cm wide, 40…

Vintage French Nesting Tables Set of 4

Vintage French nest of four tables, 72 cm high, 58 cm wide, 40 cm deep & smaller (4)

Sheraton Revival inlaid nest of tables, 55 cm x 37 cm, 55 cm…

Sheraton Inlaid Nest of Tables - Revival Style

Sheraton Revival inlaid nest of tables, 55 cm x 37 cm, 55 cm high

A nest of three Chippendale style occasional tables, tallest 66…

Chippendale Style Nest of Three Occasional Tables

A nest of three Chippendale style occasional tables, tallest 66 cm high

A Fine French inlaid nest of four tables, 73 cm high, 55 cm…

French Inlaid Nest of Four Tables

A Fine French inlaid nest of four tables, 73 cm high, 55 cm wide, 42 cm deep (4)

An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival nest of tables, with…

Mahogany Sheraton Revival Nest of Tables

An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival nest of tables, with restrained decoration to edge, slender tapering legs with decorative stringing. Top table 55 cm x 39 cm x 69 cm

A French wrought iron nest of three tables, circa 1940s, with…

1940s French Wrought Iron Nesting Tables with Black Glass Tops

A French wrought iron nest of three tables, circa 1940s, with stylish black and gold glass tops, the largest 45m high, 56.5 cm long, 40 cm deep

William IV mahogany nest of occasional table c.1830's

1830s William IV Mahogany Nesting Tables

William IV mahogany nest of occasional table c.1830's

Regency rosewood nest of tables, c. 1820, comprising three…

Regency Rosewood Nest of Tables, c. 1820

Regency rosewood nest of tables, c. 1820, comprising three graduated tables (3), height 75 cm, width 51 cm, depth 35.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Scandinavian nest of tables, comprising three graduated tables,…

Rosewood Nesting Tables with Ceramic Tiles

Scandinavian nest of tables, comprising three graduated tables, rosewood with ceramic tiled tops (3), height 48 cm width 52 cm depth 36.5 cm

A Galle Art Nouveau nest of two tables, signed Galle in corner,…

Galle Art Nouveau Daffodil and Wisteria Nesting Tables

A Galle Art Nouveau nest of two tables, signed Galle in corner, the marquetry work depicting Daffodil and wisteria, raised on naturalistic slender legs. 40 x 59 x 64 cm.

Victorian nest of tables three, with green leather tops, &…

Victorian Green Leather Nesting Tables with Glass Legs

Victorian nest of tables three, with green leather tops, & glass cabriole legs

An Edwardian ebony strung satinwood nest of 4 rectangular top…

Edwardian Satinwood Nest of Tables

An Edwardian ebony strung satinwood nest of 4 rectangular top tables, each raised on turned legs, the largest 49 x 35 cm

Antique mahogany nest of tables with inlaid tops, 49 cm wide,…

Mahogany Inlaid Nesting Tables

Antique mahogany nest of tables with inlaid tops, 49 cm wide, 70 cm high

Retro nest of tables with one long table and 2 square tables…

Retro Nesting Tables - Long and Square Set

Retro nest of tables with one long table and 2 square tables that fit under, 86 cm x 39 cm, 46 cm high

A brown timber veneered nest of three tables, 44 x 60 x 30 cm

Brown Timber Nesting Tables

A brown timber veneered nest of three tables, 44 x 60 x 30 cm

Nest of four walnut and parquetry tables having floral…

Walnut Parquetry Floral Inlay Nesting Tables

Nest of four walnut and parquetry tables having floral marquetry inlay.

An Edwardian mahogany nest of 4 tables each having raised…

Mahogany Nest of 4 Cockbeaded Tables

An Edwardian mahogany nest of 4 tables each having raised cockbeaded borders on their upper surfaces

Vintage Queen Anne style nest of tables with glass tops, 54 cm…

Vintage Queen Anne Nesting Tables with Glass Tops

Vintage Queen Anne style nest of tables with glass tops, 54 cm wide, 55.5 cm high

A pair of nest of three mahogany occasional tables, raised on…

Mahogany Nest of Three Occasional Tables with Ring Legs

A pair of nest of three mahogany occasional tables, raised on ring turn legs.

A William Tillmans pair of nest of three tables, with ring turn…

Ring Leg Nesting Tables by William Tillmans

A William Tillmans pair of nest of three tables, with ring turn legs.

A set of Josef Albers nesting tables, this set of four tables…

Albers' Oak Nesting Tables with Glass Tops

A set of Josef Albers nesting tables, this set of four tables was designed by Bauhaus master Josef Albers. Crafted in Germany from solid oak with lacquered glass tops, these tables are both functional and elegant with meticulous and rich simplicity.…

A pair of contemporary enamelled nesting tables, on copper…

Enamelled Nesting Tables on Copper Tripod Legs

A pair of contemporary enamelled nesting tables, on copper tripod legs. Tallest 50 cm

A maple nest of three tables, break to one leg, 52 x 67 x 36 cm…

Maple Nest of Three Tables with Broken Leg

A maple nest of three tables, break to one leg, 52 x 67 x 36 cm largest

A nest of three chrome & smoke glass tables, height 30-50 cm

Chrome and Smoke Glass Nesting Tables

A nest of three chrome & smoke glass tables, height 30-50 cm

A nest of three George III coromandel and rosewood occasional…

George III Coromandel & Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1810

A nest of three George III coromandel and rosewood occasional tables, English circa 1810, English circa 1810. Largest: 77 x 56 x 35 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, the Normal Wheeler collection, Sydney, 1994

Regency style nest of 3 yew wood side tables with fluted lyre…

Yew Wood Nesting Tables with Fluted Lyre Form

Regency style nest of 3 yew wood side tables with fluted lyre form sides & brass strings on splayed feet

Italian style nest of three tables with the largest being 66 cm…

Italian Style Nesting Tables (Set of 3)

Italian style nest of three tables with the largest being 66 cm long, by 46 cm wide and 63 cm tall.

A nest of three Jon Jansen teak tables, with bevelled edge top,…

Jon Jansen Teak Nesting Tables with Bevelled Edges

A nest of three Jon Jansen teak tables, with bevelled edge top, raised on tapering square section legs, with original paper labels and care instructions. Largest 68 cm x 38 cm.

Lovely Sheraton style nest of tables, with rectangular tops,…

Sheraton-style inlaid nest of tables with Shv makers marks

Lovely Sheraton style nest of tables, with rectangular tops, inlaid with oval medallions and beaded surround, on fine turned tapered legs, impressed Shv makers marks to base (5)

A nest of three Florentine coffee tables, mid 20th century, the…

Mid-century Florentine Nesting Coffee Tables

A nest of three Florentine coffee tables, mid 20th century, the largest 59 cm high, 51 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Nest of three vintage retro teak coffee tables, circa 1960, 45…

Retro Teak Coffee Tables - Set of 3

Nest of three vintage retro teak coffee tables, circa 1960, 45 cm high, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep

A nest of four mahogany and glass top tea tables. 75 cm high,…

Mahogany Nest of Four Glass Top Tea Tables

A nest of four mahogany and glass top tea tables. 75 cm high, 60 cm wide, 44 cm deep.

A continental mahogany nest of five tables. 50 cm high, 68 cm…

Mahogany Nest of Five Tables

A continental mahogany nest of five tables. 50 cm high, 68 cm wide, 45 cm deep.

Nest of four rosewood tables 50 cm wide, by 36 cm deep and 70…

Rosewood Nesting Tables - Set of 4

Nest of four rosewood tables 50 cm wide, by 36 cm deep and 70 cm tall.

Nest of three rosewood tables 77 cm wide, by 41 cm deep and 63…

Rosewood Nesting Tables Set

Nest of three rosewood tables 77 cm wide, by 41 cm deep and 63 cm tall.

Empire style nest of tables with ormolu mounts and lion paw…

Empire-style Ormolu Mount Nesting Tables with Lion Feet

Empire style nest of tables with ormolu mounts and lion paw feet, 54 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 53 cm high.

Vintage nest of tables with tooled insert tops, 55 cm wide, 52.…

Vintage Tooled Nesting Tables

Vintage nest of tables with tooled insert tops, 55 cm wide, 52.5 cm high

Nest of tables early 20th century, nest of four mahogany, with…

Mahogany Nest of Four Tables with Faux Bamboo Legs

Nest of tables early 20th century, nest of four mahogany, with faux bamboo shaped legs, height 73 cm, length 54 cm, depth 37 cm (a/f borer damage to middle two tables)

A quartetto of French fit in tables, marked 'Ameublements Pagny…

French Quartetto Tables with Satinwood Banding and Brass Feet

A quartetto of French fit in tables, marked 'Ameublements Pagny Fils, Paris', each with satinwood banding on square tapering legs with stretcher, terminating in brass feet, the enclosed size being, 71 cm high, 55 cm wide, 37 cm deep.

Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt nest of tables, late 19th…

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Nest of Tables

Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt nest of tables, late 19th century, comprising four graduated tables decorated with garden scenes (4), height 73 cm width 53 cm depth 31.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Two matching nest of tables 64 x 48.5 cm, 59 cm high

Matching Nesting Tables, 64x48.5 cm, 59 cm High

Two matching nest of tables 64 x 48.5 cm, 59 cm high

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro Nesting Tables - 63cm x 63cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro Nesting Tables - 63cm x 63cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Walnut nest of tables with glass tops and cabriole legs, 96 cm…

Walnut Nesting Tables with Glass Tops and Cabriole Legs

Walnut nest of tables with glass tops and cabriole legs, 96 cm x 47 cm, 47 cm high

Chinoiserie nest of tables 48 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 68 cm high

Chinoiserie Nesting Tables - 48x32x68 cm

Chinoiserie nest of tables 48 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 68 cm high

Vintage nest of tables with tooled green insert tops, 76 x 37…

Tooled Green Vintage Nest of Tables

Vintage nest of tables with tooled green insert tops, 76 x 37 cm, 44 cm high

A nest of four mahogany occasional tables, the largest 72 cm…

Mahogany Nest of Four Occasional Tables

A nest of four mahogany occasional tables, the largest 72 cm high, 48 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep

A nest of four side tables, walnut with string inlay, late 19th…

Walnut Inlaid Nest of Four Side Tables

A nest of four side tables, walnut with string inlay, late 19th early 20th century, the largest 73 cm high, 56 cm wide, 39 cm deep

A nest of two tables, mahogany with cross banded top, early…

Mahogany Nesting Tables, Early 20th Century

A nest of two tables, mahogany with cross banded top, early 20th century, 68 cm high, 45 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A nest of three tables, mahogany with ebony string inlay and…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Bamboo Legs

A nest of three tables, mahogany with ebony string inlay and bamboo form legs, early 20th century, 60 cm high, 48 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A nest of three oval side tables, 60 cm high, 55 cm wide, 35 cm…

Oval Nesting Side Tables - Set of Three

A nest of three oval side tables, 60 cm high, 55 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Vintage nest of tables 49.5 cm x 35 cm, 50.5 cm high

Vintage Nesting Tables: 50.5 cm High

Vintage nest of tables 49.5 cm x 35 cm, 50.5 cm high