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Nest of 3 Chinese Hardwood Tables
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Nest of 3 Chinese Hardwood Tables

1900 - 1920
Description

Beautifully carved Hardwood nest of 3 tables .

Some of the joints need re gluing but otherwise in good condition with lovely patina .

Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated these Carved Chinese Nesting Tables to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
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SA1242524
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Description
Beautifully carved Hardwood nest of 3 tables .

Some of the joints need re gluing but otherwise in good condition with lovely patina .

Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated these Carved Chinese Nesting Tables to the 1920s.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242524
Dealers Internal Ref
AH6
Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026
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A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs.
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Archive I A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs.

Nest of 3 Chinese Hardwood Tables

Archive II A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs. View II
Archive III A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs. View III
Archive IV A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs. View IV
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
Verified Since Oct 2026
Items For Sale 44
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
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A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs.
Nest of 3 Chinese Hardwood Tables
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A set of three graduated dark hardwood Chinese nesting tables featuring carved grape friezes and bamboo-style legs.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Qing Style
  • MaterialHardwood, Rosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGrape and vine carving, Pierced apron, Bamboo-form legs, Inset panel top
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This nest of three graduated Chinese tables dates to 1920 in the Chinese Qing style. The set consists of dark brown rosewood and hardwood pieces with an inset panel top on the largest table, a pierced apron with grape and vine carving, and bamboo-form legs. Some of the joints need re gluing, while the timber displays a lovely patina from age. The largest table measures 58 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. Place this practical set at the end of a sofa in a gentleman's library or living room to hold drinks, books, or decorative items. The smaller tables slide neatly underneath when not in use, making them a space-saving option for compact interiors. The traditional carvings and rich dark timber grain add character and warmth to both period and eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Nesting tables originated in 18th-century Europe and were adapted by Chinese artisans for export and domestic markets. These sets feature graduated tables designed to slide underneath one another, combining space-saving utility with traditional Chinese joinery and decorative carvings.

Traditional Chinese tables are constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, zitan, or hongmu using complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails or glue. Tops frequently feature floating tongue-and-groove panels designed to accommodate timber expansion and contraction.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with smooth, rounded interior edges rather than modern machine cuts. Look for unpainted undersides displaying natural grain variations, hand-fitted joinery, and natural patination from handling around the legs and aprons.

Nest of tables can be displayed together beside modern soft seating or separated across a room as individual accent tables. The rich timber tone pairs well with neutral upholstery, contemporary ceramics, and layered textures.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Protect the timber from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying natural beeswax occasionally to nourish the wood surface.
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