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Antique 19th Century Oriental Carved Faux Bamboo Freestanding Nest of Tables
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Antique 19th Century Oriental Carved Faux Bamboo Freestanding Nest of Tables

19th century
Description

A striking and highly decorative oriental carved nest of four tables beautifully executed in the sought-after faux bamboo style. Each table features finely carved bamboo-style frames with naturalistic jointed detail and a rich, even colour throughout. The set graduates smoothly in size and stacks perfectly when not in use.

The two smaller tables are embellished with oriental carved pierced friezes, adding refinement, depth and a traditional aesthetic. All four tables are sturdy, practical and versatile—ideal as lamp tables, side tables or elegant accent pieces in any interior.

Condition

A wonderful example. Light, expected surface wear consistent with age but overall very clean, well preserved and structurally excellent.

Dimensions

(1) 66.5 cm x 48.5 cm x 33.5 cm — 26.2 in x 19.1 in x 13.2 in

(2) 61 cm x 41 cm x 29.5 cm — 24 in x 16.1 in x 11.6 in

(3) 55.5 cm x 34 cm x 25.5 cm — 21.9 in x 13.4 in x 10 in

(4) 50 cm x 28 cm x 22 cm — 19.7 in x 11 in x 8.7 in

Date: 1870

Origin: Chinese

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Carved Faux Bamboo Tables to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09640807
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved faux-bamboo frames with mitred corners: standard late nineteenth-century export work.
Natural wear through dark finish on the raised nodes: decades of handling.
Inset solid timber tops: traditional Chinese cabinet making.
Differential fading across the tiered tops: long exposure to uneven light.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66.5cm (26.18")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234401
Dealers Internal Reference
2973
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Description
A striking and highly decorative oriental carved nest of four tables beautifully executed in the sought-after faux bamboo style.
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Each table features finely carved bamboo-style frames with naturalistic jointed detail and a rich, even colour throughout.
London City Antiques

The set graduates smoothly in size and stacks perfectly when not in use.

fig 1. A set of four dark brown carved hardwood nesting tables featuring faux bamboo turnings and openwork carved aprons.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Oriental Carved Faux Bamboo Freestanding Nest of Tables

The two smaller tables are embellished with oriental carved pierced friezes, adding refinement, depth and a traditional aesthetic. All four tables are sturdy, practical and versatile—ideal as lamp tables, side tables or elegant accent pieces in any interior.

fig 2. A set of four dark brown carved hardwood nesting tables featuring faux bamboo turnings and openwork carved aprons.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Oriental Carved Faux Bamboo Freestanding Nest of Tables

Condition

A wonderful example. Light, expected surface wear consistent with age but overall very clean, well preserved and structurally excellent.

Dimensions

(1) 66.5 cm x 48.5 cm x 33.5 cm — 26.2 in x 19.1 in x 13.2 in

(2) 61 cm x 41 cm x 29.5 cm — 24 in x 16.1 in x 11.6 in

(3) 55.5 cm x 34 cm x 25.5 cm — 21.9 in x 13.4 in x 10 in

(4) 50 cm x 28 cm x 22 cm — 19.7 in x 11 in x 8.7 in

Date: 1870

Origin: Chinese

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Carved Faux Bamboo Tables to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09640807
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved faux-bamboo frames with mitred corners: standard late nineteenth-century export work.
Natural wear through dark finish on the raised nodes: decades of handling.
Inset solid timber tops: traditional Chinese cabinet making.
Differential fading across the tiered tops: long exposure to uneven light.

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
66.5cm (26.18")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234401
Dealers Internal Ref
2973
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A set of four dark brown carved hardwood nesting tables featuring faux bamboo turnings and openwork carved aprons.

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A set of four dark brown carved hardwood nesting tables featuring faux bamboo turnings and openwork carved aprons.
Antique 19th Century Oriental Carved Faux Bamboo Freestanding Nest of Tables
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNest of Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFaux bamboo turnings, Carved aprons, Graduated sizing, Perimeter stretchers
  • SizeH 66.5 cm (26 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

This nineteenth-century Oriental Chinoiserie freestanding nest of four tables is formed from dark brown hardwood with a rich, even timber colour and a polished finish. The set displays faux bamboo turnings with naturalistic jointed details, openwork carved aprons, and perimeter stretchers. Each table features a graduated size, square top, and slim cylindrical legs joined by lower stretchers. Light, expected surface wear appears across the wood, along with minor marks consistent with age. The largest table measures 66.5 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, and 33.5 cm deep, while the three smaller tables step down progressively in scale to nest together neatly when not in use. This adaptable set functions practically at the end of a sofa, beside an armchair, or as an accent table for lamps and decorative items in a study, library, or living space.

FAQs

Faux bamboo furniture gained immense popularity in Europe and North America during the late 19th century as part of the Aesthetic Movement and Chinoiserie craze. Craftsmen carved traditional hardwoods to mimic the nodes and textures of natural bamboo stems, blending Asian design motifs with Western cabinet-making techniques.

19th-century nests of tables were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, teak, mahogany, or fruitwood. The timber was turned, carved, and hand-fitted to ensure structural stability while maintaining lightweight frames suitable for daily movement.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved details along the legs and aprons rather than molded composites. Look for traditional joinery, natural wear on the base rails, and subtle irregularities in the carved bamboo nodes indicative of hand craftsmanship.

A nest of tables can be displayed fully stacked at the end of a sofa to save space or unnested to provide tiered surface area during social gatherings. The detailed woodwork adds textural contrast when paired with contemporary upholstered seating.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to nourish the timber. Keep the tables away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking, splitting, or joint loosening.
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