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Set of 19thc Oak Nest Three Tables
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Set of 19thc Oak Nest Three Tables

19th century
Description

Set Of 19thc Oak Nest Tables

Consists of 3 tables

With lovely colour & patina

18” w x 30” h x 12” d

46cm x 76cm x 31cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Nest of Tables to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119542
Dealers Internal Reference
6205
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Set Of 19thc Oak Nest Tables

Consists of 3 tables

With lovely colour & patina

18” w x 30” h x 12” d

46cm x 76cm x 31cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Nest of Tables to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119542
Dealers Internal Ref
6205
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

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A set of three 19th-century oak nesting tables featuring rectangular tops, slender turned legs, and curved stretcher bases.
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Archive I A set of three 19th-century oak nesting tables featuring rectangular tops, slender turned legs, and curved stretcher bases.

Set of 19thc Oak Nest Three Tables

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 2,027
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A set of three 19th-century oak nesting tables featuring rectangular tops, slender turned legs, and curved stretcher bases.
Set Of 19thc Oak Nest three Tables
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A set of three 19th-century oak nesting tables featuring rectangular tops, slender turned legs, and curved stretcher bases.
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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlender turned legs, Curved stretcher bases, Graduated rectangular tops, Sledge feet
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This nineteenth-century nest of three tables follows a traditional English country house style. The suite consists of graduated rectangular oak tables finished in a warm brown colour with visible wood grain and natural patina across the surfaces. Design details include slender turned upright legs, curved stretcher bases joining the lower frame, and small sledge feet supporting each corner. Measuring 76 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 31 cm deep for the largest table, the set offers practical versatility in a modern living space. The nesting configuration allows the smaller tables to slide neatly underneath one another when floor space is needed, while pulling apart to serve alongside the end of a sofa or beside an armchair for drinks and books.

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A nest of tables is a set of graduating accent tables designed to slide underneath one another to conserve floor space. First designed in the late eighteenth century, they gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century as flexible occasional tables for tea and social gatherings.

Nineteenth-century nests of tables were commonly constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Construction features include hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, turned bamboo or spindle legs, and thin internal runner grooves allowing the smaller tables to slide seamlessly beneath the larger frame.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate wear to the polish, natural shrinkage marks in the oak top, and hand-cut joinery. Look for subtle variations in dimensions across the set, hand-carved stretcher supports, and dark patination on the undersides of the timber tops.

Position the nested set beside an armchair or sofa end to function as compact side tables. They can be stacked together for a compact footprint or pulled apart across a living room when extra surface space is required for entertaining.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the natural grain of the wood. Protect the original finish by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern chemical sprays and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources.
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