Oriental Hardwood Nest of Three Coffee Tables 1900 - 1920

Name: Oriental Hardwood Nest of Three Coffee Tables
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA965804
Price: 790 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectNest of Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleChinese Oriental
MaterialHardwood, Rosewood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved dragon frieze, Floating panel top, Square legs with stretchers
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This oriental hardwood nest of three coffee tables originates from 1920 in a Chinese oriental style. The suite has a dark brown colour with an original polish finish, comprising floating panel tops above carved dragon friezes, supported by square legs joined with stretchers. The nesting design allows the pieces to sit together when not in use or separate to provide three table surfaces when required, measuring 71 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. In a modern interior, the tables function effectively placed at the end of a sofa or distributed around a gentleman's library. The compact stepped arrangement offers flexible display surfaces while maintaining a cohesive look. Each table incorporates traditional joinery details visible in the frame and leg stretchers, suiting both traditional and eclectic living spaces.

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Nesting tables gained widespread popularity in 18th and 19th-century cabinetmaking, where Asian craftsmen integrated traditional joinery and carved symbolism with space-saving designs intended for tea service and display.

Traditional pieces are crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, zitan, or padauk using complex mortise and tenon joinery without metal fasteners, often incorporating floating panel tops to allow for natural timber expansion.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved relief details with subtle asymmetry, unrefined underside tooling marks, frame-and-panel construction, and natural patination within the recessed areas of the carving.

Position the graduated tables in a stepped arrangement beside an armchair to create visual depth, or separate them across a living area when additional surface space is required for entertaining.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth along the carved relief, avoiding central heating proximity to prevent timber shrinkage, and applying beeswax sparingly to retain the natural lustre.

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Oriental Hardwood Nest of Three Coffee Tables

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