What is a quartetto nest of tables?

A quartetto nest consists of four tables that scale down in size to slide completely beneath the largest one. They were designed for drawing rooms where space was at a premium. Cabinetmakers built them so the smallest table rests at the very bottom, keeping the footprint identical to a single small side table when stored.

How do I date an Edwardian nest?

Edwardian nests typically date between nineteen hundred and nineteen ten, though the style overlaps with late Victorian and nineteen-twenties production. Look at the timber choice, inlay style, and leg shape to determine the exact era. Satinwood cross banding and delicate boxwood stringing point strongly towards the Edwardian Sheraton revival period, whereas simpler oak or walnut sets often lean towards the nineteen-twenties or thirties.

Can these tables be used daily?

These tables function well for holding drinks or small lamps, provided the joints remain tight. The smaller tiers are inherently lighter and less robust than the main table. Care should be taken when sliding the tables in and out to avoid scratching the polished surfaces or straining the slender legs.

What woods were used for these sets?

Mahogany remains the most common timber found in these listings, often paired with satinwood or inlaid boxwood details. Walnut, rosewood, oak, and lacquered finishes also appear across different styles. Exotic veneers like satinwood were reserved for finer drawing room pieces, while mahogany served both standard and high-quality production.

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Edwardian nesting side tables offer a practical tiered surface in mahogany, satinwood, and walnut, designed to slide neatly away when space demands clarity.

Edwardian Nest Quartetto Occasional Tables

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Nest Quartetto Occasional Tables

From Antiques Decorative

£640

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Regency Rosewood Quartetto of Tables

From James O'Malley Antiques

£1,850

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19th century

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Nest of 4 Lacquered Occasional Tables.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables

From Antiquus

£175

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1900 - 1920

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Elegant Fine Quality Edwardian Quartetto Nest of Inlaid Satinwood Tables of Serpentine Form in the Sheraton Style

From LVS Decorative Arts

£2,750

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Nest of Three Tables

From London City Antiques

£1,185

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables (Quartetto)

From Beresford Antiques LTD

£795

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Quartetto of Nesting Tables, English, Set of 4, Occasional, Edwardian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,850

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Quartetto Nest of Tables with Satinwood Inlay

From London City Antiques

£1,185

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19th century

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A Good Quality Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£2,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The listings show Edwardian nesting side tables spanning from the nineteenth century into the nineteen-thirties, with mahogany and satinwood dominating the material palette.

1900 - 1920

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Nest of 3 Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Tables.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Nest of Three Tables

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£785

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£1,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables with Shaped Top C1910

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Fine Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£2,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Edwardian Nesting Side Tables

Edwardian Nest Quartetto Occasional Tables

Regency Rosewood Quartetto of Tables

Nest of 4 Lacquered Occasional Tables.

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables

Elegant Fine Quality Edwardian Quartetto Nest of Inlaid Satinwood Tables of Serpentine Form in the Sheraton Style

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Nest of Three Tables

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables (Quartetto)

Antique Quartetto of Nesting Tables, English, Set of 4, Occasional, Edwardian

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Quartetto Nest of Tables with Satinwood Inlay

A Good Quality Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

Nest of 3 Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Tables.

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Nest of Three Tables

A Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables

Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables with Shaped Top C1910

A Fine Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables

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