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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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,…

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

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 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 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 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.

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 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

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 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.

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 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

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 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.…

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

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,…

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 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:…