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.

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

From London City Antiques

£1,085

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1900 - 1920

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Nest of 3 Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Tables.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£115

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1900 - 1920

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Nest of Three Tables

From Gaylords Antiques

£585

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19th century

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Nest of Four Inlaid Mahogany Tables.

From F E Anderson Antiques

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Quartetto Nest of Four Early 20th Century Walnut Coffee Tables

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£2,250

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1900 - 1920

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Exceptional Set of Four Chinoiserie Decorated Nest of Tables

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,145

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1900 - 1920

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Inlaid Satinwood Nest of 4 Tables

From Camden Antiques

£775

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Nest Quartetto Occasional Tables

From Antiques Decorative

£640

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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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Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables

From Antiquus

£175

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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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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables (Quartetto)

From Beresford Antiques LTD

£795

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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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Scarce Set of Four Nesting Tables in Mahogany

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£585

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19th century

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Nest of 4 Lacquered Occasional Tables.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£495

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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

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1900 - 1920

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Nest of 3 Parquetry Inlaid Tables.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£365

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Edwardian Nesting Side Tables

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

Nest of 3 Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Tables.

Nest of Three Tables

Nest of Four Inlaid Mahogany Tables.

Quartetto Nest of Four Early 20th Century Walnut Coffee Tables

Exceptional Set of Four Chinoiserie Decorated Nest of Tables

Inlaid Satinwood Nest of 4 Tables

Edwardian Nest Quartetto Occasional Tables

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

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables (Quartetto)

Regency Rosewood Quartetto of Tables

Scarce Set of Four Nesting Tables in Mahogany

Nest of 4 Lacquered Occasional Tables.

A Good Quality Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

Nest of 3 Parquetry Inlaid Tables.

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