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Set Four Graduated Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables
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Set Four Graduated Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables

19th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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Set Four graduated Chinese hardwood nest tables in good condition with intricate carvings to the front and sides circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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FB Antiques has dated these Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables to the Victorian era.

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SA1075666
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EL11/577
Description
Set Four graduated Chinese hardwood nest tables in good condition with intricate carvings to the front and sides circa 1890
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated these Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables to the Victorian era.

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SA1075666
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A set of four graduated Chinese hardwood nest of tables featuring carved openwork friezes and square legs with low stretchers.
Set Four graduated Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables
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A set of four graduated Chinese hardwood nest of tables featuring carved openwork friezes and square legs with low stretchers.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Traditional
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved openwork frieze, Square legs, Graduated sizing, Low stretchers
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This set of four graduated Chinese nest tables dates from the Victorian period. Made from hardwood in a warm brown colour with a polished finish, each table stands on square legs joined by low stretchers, and displays an intricate carved openwork frieze to the front and sides. The largest table measures 66 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, with the remaining three pieces scaling down proportionally. Set out together or separated around the room, these versatile tables function well as plant stands, display surfaces, or accent pieces at the end of a sofa in a traditional study or living area. Maintained in good condition circa 1890, the woodwork displays subtle tonal grain variations across the tiered surfaces. The openwork panels show detailed scrollwork motifs, while the vertical supports maintain a clean, straight profile down to the floor. The graduated sizing allows the smaller tables to slide neatly beneath one another for compact storage when not in use.

FAQs

Chinese nest of tables typically feature graduated sizes that slide beneath one another, crafted using traditional joinery and adorned with openwork carved aprons.

Craftspeople traditionally employed dense hardwoods such as hongmu or rosewood, utilizing precise mortise-and-tenon joints to secure the frame without reliance on metal fasteners.

Authentic examples display hand-carved scrollwork friezes, floating panel tops designed to allow timber movement, and precise tongue-and-groove joinery.

These versatile tables can be arranged as a layered tier beside seating or separated individually to display table lamps, ceramics, and indoor greenery.

Dust regularly with a dry cotton cloth, position the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage, and apply a light natural wax polish periodically.
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