Edwardian Mahogany Nest Tables 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Nest Quartetto Occasional Tables
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1209680
Price: 640 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectNest of Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCrossbanded borders, Turned legs, Arched stretchers, Outswept feet
SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This set of four Edwardian occasional tables presents a stepped cascade of graduated proportions in warm brown fiddle-back mahogany. Each rectangular top carries crossbanded satinwood borders set with delicate ebony and boxwood stringing, highlighting the rich natural grain of the timber. Slender turned supports connect to curved arched stretchers, providing stability before terminating in outswept feet that rest firmly on the floor. The nesting design allows the four individual pieces to slide neatly together into a single compact footprint when floor space is at a premium, or separate to serve multiple guests around a living room. Measuring 60 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, the largest table sits comfortably at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair. These versatile items fit effortlessly into an English Country House interior as functional lamp tables, side surfaces for drinks, or display spots for decorative ornaments in a sitting room or study.

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A quartetto set consists of four graduating occasional tables designed to fit compact beneath one another on slender runners. Originally designed in the late eighteenth century and popularised through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, they offer functional, space-saving surface areas for entertaining.

Edwardian examples were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood. Tops frequently features decorative crossbanded borders utilising lighter contrasting veneers like satinwood, boxwood, or tulipwood.

Authentic period sets feature hand-cut joinery, thin turned leg columns, arched stretchers, and natural signs of age such as slight variance in timber grain across the set. Later reproductions often employ thicker leg profiles, modern uniform screw fittings, and synthetic lacquers.

A nest of tables works well positioned alongside seating to provide flexible surfaces when entertaining. The individual tables can be staggered partially extended to create a dynamic stepped display for books and decorative objects.

Keep timber surfaces clear of direct sunlight and radiator warmth to prevent veneer lifting or colour fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly twice a year to maintain the original finish.

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