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 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

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

Nest of three tables

Set of 3 Nesting Tables

Nest of three tables

Nest of three tables

Set of Three Nesting Tables

Nest of three tables

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

Nest of three tables

Set of 3 Tables

Nest of three tables

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

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

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

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

Single table from a nest of tables (1)

Unnesting: Creating a Single Table from Nested Tables

Single table from a nest of tables (1)

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

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

Antique occasional table, (part nest) with Chinoiserie…

Chinoiserie Nesting Table

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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

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.

Nest of three tables

Set of 3 Tables

Nest of three tables

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

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

Vintage nest of tables

Retro Nesting Tables Set

Vintage nest of tables

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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)

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

Wilton Maryland nest of three tables

Wilton Nesting Tables Set

Wilton Maryland nest of three tables

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

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

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

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.

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…

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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

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)

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro Nesting Tables - 63cm x 63cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 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

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)

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 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)

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 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

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

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

Retro Nesting Tables - 63cm x 63cm

Retro nest of tables 63 cm x 63 cm

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

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 Sheraton Revival nest of tables

Sheraton Nesting Tables

A Sheraton Revival 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 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 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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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 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.