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Georgian Rosewood Nest of Three Tables.
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Georgian Rosewood Nest of Three Tables.

19th century
Description

Georgian rosewood nest of three tables.

Totally original colour and condition. Very good.

c.1820

75 50 31cm

73 50 31cm

71 40 31cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
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Stalham Antique Gallery has dated these Georgian Rosewood Nest Tables to the 19th Century.

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SA1132774
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1536
Description
Georgian rosewood nest of three tables.

Totally original colour and condition. Very good.

c.1820

75 50 31cm

73 50 31cm

71 40 31cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated these Georgian Rosewood Nest Tables to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132774
Dealers Internal Ref
1536
Stalham Antique Gallery
Stalham Antique Gallery
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A set of three nested Georgian rosewood side tables with slender turned spindle legs and trestle feet.
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Archive I A set of three nested Georgian rosewood side tables with slender turned spindle legs and trestle feet.

Georgian Rosewood Nest of Three Tables.

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A set of three nested Georgian rosewood side tables with slender turned spindle legs and trestle feet.
Georgian rosewood nest of three tables.
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A set of three nested Georgian rosewood side tables with slender turned spindle legs and trestle feet.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindle legs, Trestle feet, Stretcher base, Rectangular top
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This nineteenth-century Georgian nest of three tables follows a traditional nested design in dark brown rosewood with a warm polished finish. Each rectangular top features a delicate raised thumbnail moulding around the edge, and the matching graduated tables stand on slender turned spindle legs with small turned collars. The slender uprights connect to solid trestle feet with scrolled ends, and horizontal stretcher bars stabilise the lower framework at the rear. The three surfaces graduate in size from the largest main table down to the smallest nested unit, measuring 75 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 31 cm deep for the principal piece. Practical and space-saving, this occasional set works well beside a sofa or chair in a living room, study, or drawing room. Pull the smaller tables out to provide extra surface space for drinks or reading materials when entertaining guests, and slide them compactly beneath the main tabletop when floor space is required. The rich timber grain and classic profile integrate easily into both traditional and classic interior schemes.

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A nest of tables, historically known as quartetto or trio tables, is a set of graduating occasional tables designed to fit closely inside one another. Popularised during the late Georgian era in the late eighteenth century, they were designed by cabinetmakers like Thomas Sheraton to save space while providing extra surface area during social gatherings.

Georgian nests of tables were predominantly constructed from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany. Features typically included slender ring-turned spindle legs, veneer top panels over stable solid wooden core substrates, and low stretcher rails to ensure structural rigidity across the open frame.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, subtle variations in dimensions due to handcrafting, and natural surface patination on the timber. Look for slim, delicate turned leg supports, original runner grooves on the underside of smaller frames, and genuine rosewood grain characteristics.

Nesting tables offer adaptable functionality in modern living rooms when placed beside armchairs or sofas. The tables can remain stacked as a single compact unit or be pulled out during entertaining to hold drinks and lamps, adding warm timber tones to contemporary minimalist or traditional schemes.

To preserve rosewood furniture, keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading or veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the natural wood grain once or twice a year to maintain moisture and lustre.
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