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Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables
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Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables

1900 - 1920
Description

Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables.

This Nest of Tables is Exceptionally large.

Each table stands on square legs with half turned mouldings to the corners.

The tables being joined by stretchers.

The tops of the tables having a slight bow form and feature carved gadrooned mouldings.

Size:

Height 26" (66cm)

Width 27" (69cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Nest of Tables to the 1920s.

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SA674819
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LP46-23
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Description
Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables.

This Nest of Tables is Exceptionally large.

Each table stands on square legs with half turned mouldings to the corners.

The tables being joined by stretchers.

The tops of the tables having a slight bow form and feature carved gadrooned mouldings.

Size:

Height 26" (66cm)

Width 27" (69cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Nest of Tables to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA674819
Dealers Internal Ref
LP46-23
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A set of three graduated mahogany nesting tables featuring carved gadrooned edges, square legs, and side stretchers.
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Archive I A set of three graduated mahogany nesting tables featuring carved gadrooned edges, square legs, and side stretchers.

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A set of three graduated mahogany nesting tables featuring carved gadrooned edges, square legs, and side stretchers.
Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables
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A set of three graduated mahogany nesting tables featuring carved gadrooned edges, square legs, and side stretchers.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGadrooned border, Square legs, Side stretchers, Graduated sizing
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Edwardian nest of three tables in mahogany has a warm brown finish with a polished timber sheen and smooth surfaces. Each table stands on square legs with half turned corner mouldings and side stretchers, showing a graduated design that allows them to tuck neatly together. The table tops have a slight bow form and feature carved gadrooned border mouldings along the edges. The largest table measures 66 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. Placed at the end of a sofa in an English country house interior, this set provides practical, space-saving surface areas for everyday living rooms and studies.

FAQs

Nests of tables, originally known as quartetto tables when produced in sets of four, were introduced in the late eighteenth century by cabinetmakers such as Thomas Sheraton. Designed for drawing rooms, they provided flexible surface space for tea drinking and needlework while storing away efficiently.

Traditional nests of tables are crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, utilising mortise and tenon joinery alongside slender turned or square legs. Tops frequently feature decorative moulded or gadrooned borders, reinforced by low stretchers to ensure structural stability during use.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved detailing, slight variations in timber grain between the individual tables, and natural wear along the wooden sliding runners. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-sawn timber marks and age-appropriate patination rather than modern machine finishing.

Position the set beside a armchair or sofa as a compact side table, drawing out the lower tables when entertaining guests. Pairing the dark timber with modern upholstery or contemporary ceramics creates a balanced, layered aesthetic within the room.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the lustre of the timber. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or colour bleaching.
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