What is a quartetto nest?

A quartetto nest consists of four graduating tables designed to slide one beneath another into a single compact footprint. This clever stacking design originated in the nineteenth century and became particularly popular during the Edwardian period for entertaining.

How were these tables used?

Owners pulled out the smaller individual tables as needed for serving tea, holding lamps, or placing drinks beside seating. When entertaining finished, the smaller tiers slid back inside the main table to save floor space.

Are all these tables from 1900?

While the Edwardian period forms the core of these listings, the selections span from the late nineteenth century into later revival periods. Craftsmen continued to produce these traditional stacking tables well into the twentieth century using identical construction methods.