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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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:…

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

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,…

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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,…

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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)

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

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

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.

A nest of three French inlaid tea tables.

French Inlaid Tea Tables Set

A nest of three French inlaid tea tables.

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

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 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 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.

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)

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 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

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

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 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 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 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 Sheraton Revival nest of tables

Sheraton Nesting Tables

A Sheraton Revival nest of tables

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 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

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro Nesting Tables - 63cm x 63cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 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

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

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 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)

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

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)

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

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro Nesting Tables - 63cm x 63cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

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 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 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 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

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 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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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 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 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

Wilton Maryland nest of three tables

Wilton Nesting Tables Set

Wilton Maryland nest of three tables

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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)

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

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 French nest of three brass and alabaster tables

Brass and Alabaster French Nesting Tables

A French nest of three brass and alabaster tables

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

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