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A Late Victorian Mahogany Nest of Three Tables
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A Late Victorian Mahogany Nest of Three Tables

19th century
Sold 9 July 2025 · Chequers Antiques
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A set of three late Victorian mahogany nesting tables, the top table with a central oval inlaid motif, and each with a serpentine rectangular top with moulded edge, with a conforming boxwood strung line over plain frieze sides and on slender turned corner supports united to three sides with similarly turned stretchers and raised on outswept feet. English, circa 1885.

Condition: Overall very good, each table is solid and robust with no undue wobbling, there are differences in colour due to historic sun exposure, but overall the tables have a stylish appearance and pleasing colour.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Mahogany Nest of Tables to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
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SA1054062
Description
A set of three late Victorian mahogany nesting tables, the top table with a central oval inlaid motif, and each with a serpentine rectangular top with moulded edge, with a conforming boxwood strung line over plain frieze sides and on slender turned corner supports united to three sides with similarly turned stretchers and raised on outswept feet. English, circa 1885.
fig 1. A set of three graduated Victorian mahogany nesting tables featuring turned legs and a marquetry motif on the top surface.
fig 1. A Late Victorian Mahogany Nest of Three Tables

Condition: Overall very good, each table is solid and robust with no undue wobbling, there are differences in colour due to historic sun exposure, but overall the tables have a stylish appearance and pleasing colour.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Mahogany Nest of Tables to the Victorian era.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1054062
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Archive I A set of three graduated Victorian mahogany nesting tables featuring turned legs and a marquetry motif on the top surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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West Sussex
GU28 0AG
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A set of three graduated Victorian mahogany nesting tables featuring turned legs and a marquetry motif on the top surface.
A Late Victorian Mahogany Nest of Three Tables
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A set of three graduated Victorian mahogany nesting tables featuring turned legs and a marquetry motif on the top surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Marquetry inlay, Graduated sizes, Scalloped edges
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

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Nesting tables gained popularity in the Victorian era as a versatile, space-saving solution for entertaining, often utilised for serving tea or holding decorative objects.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joinery and sometimes incorporating delicate stringing or marquetry.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut dovetails or joinery, natural timber shrinkage, and appropriate patination on the finish rather than artificial distressing.

They can be separated to function as individual side tables next to seating, or nested together to serve as a compact display surface for lamps and accessories.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply natural beeswax periodically to nourish the timber.
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