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Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900
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Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 May 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique quartetto of nesting tables. A Chinese, rosewood set of occasional tables, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Of quality craftsmanship, with appealing late 19th century Chinese motif

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Nesting neatly within each other when not in use

Inset tray tops to each table for keeping items secure

Pierced fretwork aprons decorate the side and rear fascia

Raised upon square section legs with shaped block feet

This is an attractive antique quartetto of nesting tables, with wonderful colour and quality finish. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to be enjoyed.

Dimensions:

Table 1 Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Table 1 Depth: 33cm (13'')

Table 1 Height: 66cm (26'')

Table 2 Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Table 2 Depth: 29cm (11.5'')

Table 2 Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Table 3 Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Table 3 Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Table 3 Height: 53.5cm (21'')

Table 4 Width: 26cm (10.25'')

Table 4 Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Table 4 Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8692

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Chinese Nesting Tables to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA934829
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8692
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Description
This is an antique quartetto of nesting tables. A Chinese, rosewood set of occasional tables, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Of quality craftsmanship, with appealing late 19th century Chinese motif

fig 1. A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Nesting neatly within each other when not in use

Inset tray tops to each table for keeping items secure

fig 2. A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
fig 2. Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

Pierced fretwork aprons decorate the side and rear fascia

Raised upon square section legs with shaped block feet

This is an attractive antique quartetto of nesting tables, with wonderful colour and quality finish. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to be enjoyed.

fig 3. A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
fig 3. Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

Dimensions:

Table 1 Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Table 1 Depth: 33cm (13'')

Table 1 Height: 66cm (26'')

Table 2 Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Table 2 Depth: 29cm (11.5'')

Table 2 Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Table 3 Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

fig 4. A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
fig 4. Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

Table 3 Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Table 3 Height: 53.5cm (21'')

Table 4 Width: 26cm (10.25'')

Table 4 Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Table 4 Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 5. A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
fig 5. Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

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Our Ref: 18.8692

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Chinese Nesting Tables to the 1900s.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA934829
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8692
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Archive I A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900

Archive II A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View II
Archive III A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View III
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Archive V A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View V
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Archive VII A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View IX
Archive X A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers. View X
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A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
Antique Quartetto Nesting Tables, Chinese, Occasional, Victorian, Circa 1900
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A set of four dark brown antique Chinese nesting tables stepped in descending size, featuring pierced carved aprons and slender rectilinear legs joined by stretchers.
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  • ObjectNesting Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced carved aprons, Rectilinear legs, Box stretchers, Stepped graduation
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

Nesting tables, known traditionally as quartetto tables in Western contexts, originated in China during the Qing dynasty and became popular exports to Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries due to their functional space-saving design.

These tables are typically crafted from dense Asian hardwoods such as huanghuali, zitan, or heavily stained native timbers finished with traditional lacquer or wax polish to highlight the natural grain.

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon construction, hand-carved detailing, appropriate patina, and signs of age-related wear on the undersides and feet.

They can be separated to function as individual side tables next to seating areas or kept stacked as a sculptural tiered surface to display decorative objects or lamps.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the surface.
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