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Nest of 4 Tables.
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Nest of 4 Tables.

1900 - 1920
Description

Quartet Nest of Tables.

These Tables Having Lyre Shaped Supports, Shaped Legs and Gilded Dragons Head Feet.

The Tops of the Tables having Chinoiserie Work and Feature Mythical Dragons etc.

Size:

Height 28" (71cm)

Width 21" (53cm)

Depth 12" (30cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Nest of Tables to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06276621
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Fine crazing across the lacquer: natural shrinkage and ageing of early varnish.
Hand-painted dragons in raised gilt: Japanese export work of the late Meiji period.
Carved dragon-head feet with gilt highlights: turn-of-the-century oriental export trade.
Pierced lyre standards and bowed stretchers: fashionable Edwardian export design.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA753803
Dealers Internal Reference
LP58-4
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Description
Quartet Nest of Tables.

These Tables Having Lyre Shaped Supports, Shaped Legs and Gilded Dragons Head Feet.

The Tops of the Tables having Chinoiserie Work and Feature Mythical Dragons etc.

Size:

Height 28" (71cm)

Width 21" (53cm)

Depth 12" (30cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Nest of Tables to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 06276621
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Fine crazing across the lacquer: natural shrinkage and ageing of early varnish.
Hand-painted dragons in raised gilt: Japanese export work of the late Meiji period.
Carved dragon-head feet with gilt highlights: turn-of-the-century oriental export trade.
Pierced lyre standards and bowed stretchers: fashionable Edwardian export design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA753803
Dealers Internal Ref
LP58-4
Philip Hunt Antiques
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A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs.
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Archive I A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs.

Nest of 4 Tables.

Archive II A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View II
Archive III A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View III
Archive IV A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View IV
Archive V A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View V
Archive VI A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View VI
Archive VII A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View VII
Archive VIII A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs. View VIII
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A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs.
Nest of 4 Tables.
Ref: SA753803
A set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting tables arranged in a descending stepped formation, decorated with gold chinoiserie dragon motifs on top and pierced legs.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Lacquer, Gilded Paint
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsDragon decoration, pierced lyre legs, dragon head feet
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This 1900 Chinoiserie nest of four tables brings together Victorian and Gothic styling in a set of four dark ebonised wooden nesting surfaces arranged in a descending stepped formation. Each table stands on pierced lyre legs with shaped uprights and terminates in gilded dragon head feet, while the tops and upper frames display detailed gold Chinoiserie decoration depicting mythical dragon motifs. The materials combine black lacquer, gilded paint, and dark wood to create a contrasting decorative finish with visible tonal variations along the carved and painted surfaces. Measuring 71 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 30 cm deep at the largest table, the nested set stores compactly when not in use. In a contemporary home, this arrangement serves multiple practical functions as a flexible surface group positioned at the end of a sofa for drinks, books, or lamps, or separated around a living room or study to provide independent side tables.

FAQs

A nest of tables consists of a set of graduated tables designed to stack neatly beneath one another to save floor space when not in use. The Chinoiserie style emerged in Western Europe during the seventeenth century as craftsmen imitated East Asian artistic techniques and lacquered finishes.

These items are usually constructed from hardwoods coated with dark ebonised lacquer or varnish. Decorative elements are applied using gold paint or hand-gilded metal leaf to depict traditional floral, figural, or mythical motifs.

Authentic pieces often display hand-carved details, traditional joinery techniques, and subtle wear consistent with age on the sliding runners. Hand-painted gilded decoration will show natural patination, fine craquelure, and slight variations across each individual table top.

Position the set stacked alongside a sofa or armchair as a space-saving side table, pulling out individual tables when entertaining guests. The dark ebonised finish and gold accents contrast effectively against neutral walls and contemporary soft furnishings.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, dry, soft microfibre cloth without commercial aerosol polishes or water. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, damp areas, and heat sources to prevent cracking, lifting, or fading of the lacquer and gilding.
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