Chinese Hardwood Nesting Tables 19th Century

Name: Nest of Four 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Tables
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA933001
Price: 2500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectNest of Tables
Period19th century
StyleQing Dynasty
MaterialHardwood, Rosewood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved openwork apron, Simulated bamboo legs, Floating panel top, Graduated frame
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This nest of four nineteenth century Chinese hardwood tables represents the Qing Dynasty style, designed as a set of graduated frames that fit neatly inside one another. Each table displays a dark brown finish with a floating panel top and a carved openwork apron depicting foliate decoration along the frieze. The structure incorporates simulated bamboo legs joined by low stretchers for stability. The largest table stands 69 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical set functions well placed at the end of a sofa in a living room, providing flexible surface space that can be separated for serving drinks or displaying decorative items when entertaining guests.

FAQs

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the natural lustre.

Nesting tables offer versatility as side tables alongside a sofa or as layered display stands in an empty corner. The dark timber tone provides a strong visual anchor against modern neutral upholstery and minimal decor.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved details, floating top panels designed to allow wood movement, and hand-fitted mortise-and-tenon joints. Natural surface wear on the lower stretches and delicate relief carving further signal age.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense tropical hardwoods such as rosewood or zitan, valued for structural stability and dark grain. Construction relied on complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal fasteners.

Nesting tables gained popularity during the Qing Dynasty in China, produced both for domestic interiors and for export to Western markets. Designed to store compactly, these sets showcase traditional Chinese joinery and hand-carved openwork aprons.

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Nest of Four 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Tables

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