A pair of elegant vintage nesting tables, dating from the 1950s or 1960s, combining polished decorative laminate tops framed by brass edging and supported by slender tapered wooden legs fitted with brass ferrules.
Designed to nest neatly together when not in use, they offer both practicality and refined mid-century European styling.
Description
The piece
This pair of nesting tables embodies the understated elegance of European furniture design during the mid-twentieth century. Their clean rectangular tops are framed by brass edging, while the richly toned wood brings warmth and depth to the overall design.
The two tables are proportioned to slide smoothly beneath one another, making them an ideal solution where flexibility of use is as important as appearance. Whether displayed together or separated around a room, they retain a light visual presence thanks to their slender tapered legs, each finished with discreet brass ferrules.
The combination of laminated tops, brass detailing and restrained lines reflects the refined decorative language that became popular across Europe during the 1950s and 1960s.
Where it works best
The tables work beautifully beside a sofa, between armchairs or as occasional tables in a living room.
They are equally suitable as bedside tables, hallway furniture or compact side tables in smaller interiors, where their nesting design allows additional surface space whenever required.
Technical details
Type: Pair of nesting tables
Date: c. 1950s–1960s
Material: Decorative laminate, wood and brass.
Colour: Dark brown with brass-toned details
Style: Mid-century European design
Form: Rectangular nesting tables
Dimensions
Larger table
· Approx. 46 cm wide × 32.5 cm deep × 48 cm high
· (18.1 × 12.8 × 18.9 in)
Smaller table
· Approx. 37.5 cm wide × 30 cm deep × 45.5 cm high
· (14.8 × 11.8 × 17.9 in)
Condition
Very good vintage condition, with light signs of age and use consistent with their period.
The wooden surfaces retain an attractive finish, while the brass edging and ferrules show gentle age-related wear. Minor surface marks may be present, as expected for vintage furniture of this age.
Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the condition.
Decorative accessories shown in the photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.
A refined and practical pair of nesting tables whose elegant proportions remain as appealing today as when they were first made.
