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Nest of Three Georgian Mahogany Tables.
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Nest of Three Georgian Mahogany Tables.

18th century
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Beautiful nest of 3 mahogany Georgian tables with curved stretcher supports and graduated ringed turned legs. Circa 1780 - 1800.

With a couple of hairline cracks which is not uncommon with tables of this age where the tops were not particularly thick due to the cost of the imported luxury wood such as mahogany that became the premier status timber for fine furniture. However these cracks are barely noticeable and of no consequence.

Size of largest table -

Height - 73cm / 28.5"

Top - 47cm x 30.5cm / 18.5" x 12"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Nest Tables to the Georgian era.

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Beautiful nest of 3 mahogany Georgian tables with curved stretcher supports and graduated ringed turned legs. Circa 1780 - 1800.

With a couple of hairline cracks which is not uncommon with tables of this age where the tops were not particularly thick due to the cost of the imported luxury wood such as mahogany that became the premier status timber for fine furniture. However these cracks are barely noticeable and of no consequence.

Size of largest table -

Height - 73cm / 28.5"

Top - 47cm x 30.5cm / 18.5" x 12"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Nest Tables to the Georgian era.

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SA1229549
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11/573/111
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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Archive I A set of three graduated Georgian mahogany nesting tables with slender turned legs and curved stretchers.

Nest of Three Georgian Mahogany Tables.

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A set of three graduated Georgian mahogany nesting tables with slender turned legs and curved stretchers.
Nest of three Georgian mahogany tables.
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A set of three graduated Georgian mahogany nesting tables with slender turned legs and curved stretchers.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Curved stretchers, Graduated sizing, Cockbeaded edges

This nest of three Georgian mahogany tables displays a warm brown finish. Each rectangular top features a raised cockbeaded edge, supported by slender ring-turned legs and arched stretcher bases. The tables range in height from the largest at 73 cm down to the smallest. A couple of hairline cracks appear on the timber tops, reflecting the period manufacture where imported luxury wood was kept thin. Suitable for placement at the end of a sofa in a living room, these nesting tables provide versatile surface space when entertaining. The graduated sizing allows the smaller tables to slide neatly beneath one another when not in use. They suit traditional English country house interiors as practical accent furniture.

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Nests of tables, originally known as trio or quartet tables, were introduced in England during the late eighteenth century. Designed primarily by cabinetmakers like Thomas Sheraton, they were crafted to provide flexible surface space in drawing rooms while saving floor space when tucked away.

Georgian nesting tables were predominantly constructed from solid or veneered mahogany, preferred for its durability and rich grain. The frame construction featured mortise and tenon joints with delicate turned legs, thin stretchers, and lightweight tops to allow easy handling.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, historic wear along the runners where the tables slide together, and slight variations in exact dimensions due to handcrafting. Dense, dark timber with a natural aged patina and faint hand-plane marks on the undersides are key indicators.

A nest of tables works well positioned at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair, serving as adaptable drinks tables during gatherings. Individual tables can be pulled out and spread across a seating area to provide additional functional surfaces.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement, joint separation, and finish fading.
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