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Oriental Hardwood Nest of Four Coffee Tables
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Oriental Hardwood Nest of Four Coffee Tables

19th century
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A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well Figured Panelled Tops, Retaining Good Rich Colour Throughout, Over Attractive Carved And Pierced Friezes, Raised On Elegant Turned Upright Supports.

Many items were produced in China for the western market from early in the 19th century and beyond. These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nests of tables and to a slightly lesser extent altar type side tables.

This nest of tables are a good quality example, relatively early in date which is the reason for the good quality of timber and construction and they retain a good rich colour.

They are of course extremely useful and functional allowing for a whole variety of different uses whether that be individually or as a group. The oriental hardwood which they are constructed from is also a particularly durable timber, meaning one does not need to worry too much about minor spillages or similar during day to day use.

As with all items we offer for sale these have been inspected by our highly skilled, specialist, traditional antique furniture restorers before being made available for sale, to ensure that they are in absolutely tip top condition.

Circa 1870.

Height 26in.

Width 18in.

Depth 14in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables to the 19th Century.

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SA1064492
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7935
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A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well Figured Panelled Tops, Retaining Good Rich Colour Throughout, Over Attractive Carved And Pierced Friezes, Raised On Elegant Turned Upright Supports.
fig 1. A nest of four graduated dark reddish-brown Oriental hardwood occasional tables featuring pierced carved aprons and slim straight legs.
fig 1. Oriental Hardwood Nest of Four Coffee Tables

Many items were produced in China for the western market from early in the 19th century and beyond. These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nests of tables and to a slightly lesser extent altar type side tables.

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This nest of tables are a good quality example, relatively early in date which is the reason for the good quality of timber and construction and they retain a good rich colour.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 2. A nest of four graduated dark reddish-brown Oriental hardwood occasional tables featuring pierced carved aprons and slim straight legs.
fig 2. Oriental Hardwood Nest of Four Coffee Tables

They are of course extremely useful and functional allowing for a whole variety of different uses whether that be individually or as a group. The oriental hardwood which they are constructed from is also a particularly durable timber, meaning one does not need to worry too much about minor spillages or similar during day to day use.

fig 3. A nest of four graduated dark reddish-brown Oriental hardwood occasional tables featuring pierced carved aprons and slim straight legs.
fig 3. Oriental Hardwood Nest of Four Coffee Tables

As with all items we offer for sale these have been inspected by our highly skilled, specialist, traditional antique furniture restorers before being made available for sale, to ensure that they are in absolutely tip top condition.

Circa 1870.

Height 26in.

Width 18in.

Depth 14in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1064492
Dealers Internal Ref
7935
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Nesting tables were developed in Western Europe during the late eighteenth century and rapidly adopted in Chinese furniture production for export to Europe during the Qing dynasty. Craftsmen integrated traditional Chinese joinery and reticulated carving techniques into this modern multi-functional format.

Traditional pieces feature dense hardwoods such as rosewood, hongmu, or zitan, constructed using complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal nails or glue. The tops often incorporate a floating panel design to accommodate changes in humidity and temperature.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative aprons, mortise-and-tenon joints, natural timber weight, and floating panel tops. The timber displays deep natural grain patterns and smooth patination from historic handling, rather than uniform modern spray finishes.

Place the nest intact beside a sofa or armchair as a consolidated side table, or pull out the individual tables when entertaining to provide flexible surfaces for guests. The deep timber tones contrast effectively against neutral plaster walls and contemporary upholstered seating.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or cracking of the floating panels. Dust regularly with a clean lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax paste sparingly along the wood grain to protect the finish.
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