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Antique Chinese Hardwood Nest of Four Tables C.1900 | Carved Graduated Side Tables
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Antique Chinese Hardwood Nest of Four Tables C.1900 | Carved Graduated Side Tables

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine antique Chinese hardwood nest of tables, beautifully crafted and elegant open fretwork friezes. This graduated set of four nesting tables is made from dense hardwood, likely hongmu or rosewood, and showcases exceptional quality and traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

Each table features intricately carved panels with scrolling foliage and bamboo-form legs, giving the set a refined and decorative presence. The graduated design allows the tables to neatly stack together when not in use, while also providing versatile functionality as side tables, lamp tables, or occasional tables.

The rich dark polished finish highlights the depth of the wood and carving, making this an ideal statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Highly practical and decorative, this antique Chinese nest of tables will appeal to collectors, interior designers, and those seeking authentic Asian furniture with character and versatility.

Dimensions: Height 72cm x Width 50cm x Depth 36cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables to the 1900s.

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SA1226251
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A fine antique Chinese hardwood nest of tables, beautifully crafted and elegant open fretwork friezes.
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This graduated set of four nesting tables is made from dense hardwood, likely hongmu or rosewood, and showcases exceptional quality and traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A set of four dark hardwood nested side tables featuring carved faux bamboo legs and openwork carved aprons, shown arranged in a graduated stepped stack.
fig 1. Antique Chinese Hardwood Nest of Four Tables C.1900 | Carved Graduated Side Tables

Each table features intricately carved panels with scrolling foliage and bamboo-form legs, giving the set a refined and decorative presence. The graduated design allows the tables to neatly stack together when not in use, while also providing versatile functionality as side tables, lamp tables, or occasional tables.

fig 2. A set of four dark hardwood nested side tables featuring carved faux bamboo legs and openwork carved aprons, shown arranged in a graduated stepped stack.
fig 2. Antique Chinese Hardwood Nest of Four Tables C.1900 | Carved Graduated Side Tables

The rich dark polished finish highlights the depth of the wood and carving, making this an ideal statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Highly practical and decorative, this antique Chinese nest of tables will appeal to collectors, interior designers, and those seeking authentic Asian furniture with character and versatility.

Dimensions: Height 72cm x Width 50cm x Depth 36cm

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226251
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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A set of four dark hardwood nested side tables featuring carved faux bamboo legs and openwork carved aprons, shown arranged in a graduated stepped stack.
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Originating in China during the Qing Dynasty, nested tables were designed for compact living spaces and entertaining, allowing multiple surface areas to be stored neatly beneath a single footprint.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense Asian hardwoods such as rosewood or Hongmu using traditional mortise and tenon joinery without metal nails, frequently incorporating hand-carved aprons and faux bamboo detailing.

Authentic examples feature floating frame-and-panel tabletop construction, hand-carved relief decoration, visible unnailed joinery, and a rich patina developed across the timber over time.

A set can be arranged together beside seating, separated across a room to serve as plant stands, or kept nested in a corner to display decorative ceramics.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, positioning the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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