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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Queen Anne style nest of tables 49 cm x 35 cm, 58 cm high

Queen Anne Nesting Tables

Queen Anne style nest of tables 49 cm x 35 cm, 58 cm high

An Edwardian Sheraton style mahogany nest of tables, early 20th…

Mahogany Sheraton Style Nesting Tables

An Edwardian Sheraton style mahogany nest of tables, early 20th century, the shaped table tops with extended corners, the top table with an inlaid oval batwing motif and ebony and boxwood stringing, two further tables also with stringing decoration, all…

A nest of four marquetry occasional tables, Emile Galle, circa…

Galle Marquetry Occasional Tables with Sunflowers and Butterfly

A nest of four marquetry occasional tables, Emile Galle, circa 1900, graduated in size, the tops inlaid in various woods with sunflowers, thistles, other flowers and leaves and a butterfly, each signed Galle, largest table 73 x 58.5 x 38.5 cm. Provenance:…

Vintage nest of tables 51 cm x 36 cm, 54 cm high

Vintage Nesting Tables - 54cm Height

Vintage nest of tables 51 cm x 36 cm, 54 cm high

Chippendale style nest of tables 57 cm x 38 cm, 59 cm high

Chippendale Nesting Tables - 57x38x59cm

Chippendale style nest of tables 57 cm x 38 cm, 59 cm high

Vintage nest of tables 56 cm x 40 cm, 59 cm high

Vintage Nesting Tables - 56x40x59 cm

Vintage nest of tables 56 cm x 40 cm, 59 cm high

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay,…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Bamboo Legs & Ebony Inlay

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay, largest 70 x 50 x 38 cm

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay,…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Bamboo Legs & Ebony Inlay

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay, largest: 68 x 45 x 33 cm

Vintage nest of tables 50 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 55 cm high

Vintage Nesting Tables - 50x32x55cm

Vintage nest of tables 50 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 55 cm high

Emile Galle French Art Nouveau nest of four coffee tables with…

Galle Art Nouveau Floral Marquetry Coffee Tables

Emile Galle French Art Nouveau nest of four coffee tables with floral marquetry tops, each signed 'Galle' in design with star, circa 1905, the largest 72 cm high, 59 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance the Roy Francis Ryan collection, 8-9th May, 2011, lot 74

A nest of Chinoiserie lacquer side tables, late 19th century,…

Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Tables with Feng Shui Coins

A nest of Chinoiserie lacquer side tables, late 19th century, red and gold, the gilded border of tiles and feng shui coins surrounding a stylised 'Scroll' court scene, the largest 70 cm high, 54 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Antique oak nest of tables with caned tops and Barley twist…

Oak Nesting Tables with Caned Tops & Barley Twist Supports

Antique oak nest of tables with caned tops and Barley twist supports, 55 cm x 38 cm, 70 cm high

Lacquered nest of tables, Chinoiserie hand painted and inlaid…

Chinoiserie Shell Inlaid Nesting Tables

Lacquered nest of tables, Chinoiserie hand painted and inlaid with shell 'Greek key Pattern' design

A nest of Florentine gilded occasional tables, comprising three…

Florentine Gilded Occasional Tables Set

A nest of Florentine gilded occasional tables, comprising three white painted tables with gilded borders, standing on cabriole legs, 57 cm high, 54 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A nest of two walnut occasional tables, English early 20th…

Walnut Nesting Tables, English, Early 20th Century

A nest of two walnut occasional tables, English early 20th century, largest 63 cm, high 58 cm, wide

A nest of four marquetry inlaid tables, circa 1900, in the…

Marquetry Inlaid French Nesting Tables

A nest of four marquetry inlaid tables, circa 1900, in the French manner, decorated with mixed timbers upon satinwood, raised on slender trestle supports, the largest table 73 cm high, 56.5 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Vintage nest of tables 38 cm x 36 cm, 69 cm high.

Vintage Nesting Tables, 69cm Height

Vintage nest of tables 38 cm x 36 cm, 69 cm high.

Wilton Maryland nest of three tables

Wilton Nesting Tables Set

Wilton Maryland nest of three tables

Maple & Co black lacquered Chinoisorie nest of tables, makers…

Black Lacquered Chinoisorie Nest of Tables by Maple & Co

Maple & Co black lacquered Chinoisorie nest of tables, makers label to the underside

Vintage nest of tables 52 cm x 38 cm, 58 cm high

Vintage Nesting Tables - 52x38x58cm

Vintage nest of tables 52 cm x 38 cm, 58 cm high

An early 20th century Emile Galle fine nest of four Art Nouveau…

Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Quartetto Tables by Emile Galle

An early 20th century Emile Galle fine nest of four Art Nouveau marquetry inlaid quartetto tables, the rectangular tops inlaid with flowering plants, foliage, stalk and butterflies, in various stained and natural veneers, each with inlaid signature,…

A nest of Regence style oak tables, mid 20th century, the…

Regence Style Oak Nesting Tables, Mid-20th Century

A nest of Regence style oak tables, mid 20th century, the Regence style nesting trio of serpentine profile with shaped skirt, raised on cabriole legs with whorl feet. Height 57 cm, length 60 cm, width 41 cm, and smaller

A nest of three cherrywood tables, mid 20th century, the French…

French Mid 20th Century Cherrywood Nest of Three Tables

A nest of three cherrywood tables, mid 20th century, the French trio of graduated tables, the rectangular tops inset with tooled and gilded tan leather, each raised on slender fluted legs curving to the feet. Height 53 cm, length 56 cm, width 37 cm

A nest of two Australian Arts & Crafts occasional tables,…

Australian Arts & Crafts Tables: Tasmanian Blackwood with Rare Rose Mahogany Tops

A nest of two Australian Arts & Crafts occasional tables, Tasmanian blackwood with rare rose mahogany fitted panel tops, early 20th century, the larger 53 cm high, 71 cm wide, 41 cm deep

A nest of four antique French tables with walnut finish, early…

Antique French Walnut Nesting Tables, Early 20th Century

A nest of four antique French tables with walnut finish, early 20th century, the largest 72 cm high, 55 cm wide, 38 cm deep

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

Mid 20th Century Florentine Nest of Three Occasional Tables

A nest of three Florentine occasional tables, mid 20th century, the largest 58 cm high, 55 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A fine Regency period small amboyna table, in the Gillows style,…

A fine Regency period small amboyna table, in the Gillows style, and probably one of a nest. Having a walnut veneer top. 69 x 59 x 40 cm

Nest of four occasional tables, Edwardian era mahogany…

Nest of four occasional tables, Edwardian era mahogany construction of a high standard. The tallest 63 cm. (4)

Mahogany nest of tables with lyre ends, 48 cm x 32 cm, 74 cm…

Mahogany nest of tables with lyre ends, 48 cm x 32 cm, 74 cm high

Mid century nest of tables 53.5 cm x 38.5 cm, 52 cm high

Mid century nest of tables 53.5 cm x 38.5 cm, 52 cm high

A Victorian style black lacquered papier mache and mother-of…

A Victorian style black lacquered papier mache and mother-of pearl inlaid nest of tables, each with a rectangular top decorated with painted medallions depicting rural scenes all surrounded by ornate mother-of-pearl inlaid borders, the largest 75 cm high,…

Italian Florentine nest of tables 54 cm x 34 cm, 57 cm high

Italian Florentine Nest of Tables - Elegant and Functional Design

Italian Florentine nest of tables 54 cm x 34 cm, 57 cm high

Italian Florentine nest of tables 54 cm x 34 cm, 57 cm high

Italian Florentine Nest of Tables: 54x34cm, 57cm High, Elegant Design

Italian Florentine nest of tables 54 cm x 34 cm, 57 cm high

Italian Florentine nest of tables 54 cm x 34 cm, 57 cm high

Italian Florentine Nest of Tables: 54x34 cm, 57 cm High

Italian Florentine nest of tables 54 cm x 34 cm, 57 cm high

A vintage nest of three English oak occasional tables in the…

Vintage English oak Tudor style nest of three tables

A vintage nest of three English oak occasional tables in the Tudor style, 20th century, the largest 48 cm high, 55 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Eastern style ebonised wood nest of tables with bamboo form…

Eastern style ebonised wood nest of tables with bamboo form legs, 53 cm x 37 cm, 68.5 cm high