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French Walnut Parquetry & Floral Inlay Nest of Four Tables
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French Walnut Parquetry & Floral Inlay Nest of Four Tables

1900 - 1920
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A good quality nest of four stacking early 20th-century French walnut occasional tables, each with rectangular parquetry and floral marquetry inlay walnut tops. The nest consists of four matching interlocking tables supported by slender turned legs and trestle bases united by a stretcher. This nest of tables is in excellent, strong, and completely original condition, with a lovely warm colour and patination. France, circa 1910.

Height 73cm (28.7in)

Width 56cm (22.0in)

Depth 38cm (15.0in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this French Walnut Nest of Tables to the 1910s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093644
Dealers Internal Reference
1099
Description
A good quality nest of four stacking early 20th-century French walnut occasional tables, each with rectangular parquetry and floral marquetry inlay walnut tops.
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The nest consists of four matching interlocking tables supported by slender turned legs and trestle bases united by a stretcher.
Anthony Short Antiques

This nest of tables is in excellent, strong, and completely original condition, with a lovely warm colour and patination. France, circa 1910.

Height 73cm (28.7in)

Width 56cm (22.0in)

Depth 38cm (15.0in)

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this French Walnut Nest of Tables to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093644
Dealers Internal Ref
1099
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Anthony Short Antiques Profile Page

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A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet.
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Archive I A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet.

French Walnut Parquetry & Floral Inlay Nest of Four Tables

Archive II A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View II
Archive III A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View III
Archive IV A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View IV
Archive V A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View V
Archive VI A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View VI
Archive VII A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View VII
Archive VIII A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View VIII
Archive IX A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet. View IX
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet.
FRENCH WALNUT PARQUETRY & FLORAL INLAY NEST OF FOUR TABLES
Ref: SA1093644
A set of four graduating French walnut nesting tables featuring geometric parquetry tops, central floral marquetry inlays, turned legs, and trestle feet.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Veneer, Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsParquetry top, Floral marquetry inlay, Turned legs, Trestle feet
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This set of four graduating French walnut occasional tables dates from 1910 and reflects a French Provincial style. Each rectangular piece is constructed from walnut with a warm brown timber colour, finished with a parquetry top and a central floral marquetry inlay. The tables are supported by slender turned legs and trestle feet united by a stretcher, interlocking to form a compact stack when not in use. The largest table measures 73 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, providing convenient surfaces that slide out easily as needed. This nest of tables fits neatly beside the end of a sofa in a living room or study to hold lamps, drinks, or books, adding traditional French chateau character and practical display space to an interior.

FAQs

A nest of tables consists of a set of small tables of graduating sizes designed to slide beneath one another for compact storage. First emerging in late 18th-century Europe, they became widely popular during the 19th century as versatile accent furniture for entertaining.

French nests of tables frequently feature hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or kingwood, decorated with parquetry (geometric veneer work) and marquetry (pictorial inlay). The legs are typically slender turned or cabriole supports tied with cross-stretchers for stability.

Authentic examples display hand-cut veneer joinery, natural timber grain variations, and subtle wear along the side runner grooves where the tables slide. Hand-turned spindles, historical patina, and traditional dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joints further indicate age.

Position the nest nested beside an armchair or sofa to save space, or unstack the individual tables across a living room when hosting guests. The patterned veneer tops provide decorative contrast alongside minimalist contemporary upholstery.

Clean the timber surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Keep the tables away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the inlaid veneers from lifting or bleaching.
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