Nesting tables - Wood, Brass






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A Victorian-era nest of tables with an all-wood construction and brass fittings, originating in the United Kingdom and dating to 1900–1910, in good used condition with minor signs of age, dimensions 35 cm deep, 46 cm wide, 47 cm high.
Description from the seller
It is a nesting table that embodies that Victorian spirit of the 19th century, which blended ingenious functionality with a taste for ornamental detail. The structure, entirely in wood, shows a warm, reddish finish that lets the grain show through and conveys that sense of a well-made piece, meant to last and to be admired even in everyday use. The presence of gilded brass —both on the lower corner guards of the legs and on the upper edge— introduces an elegant shine, a touch of distinction typical of the era, when gold-toned metal was used to highlight the quality and refinement of the design.
The legs, numerous and slender, create a nearly architectural visual rhythm: they repeat with a cadence that gives stability but also lightness, as if the table stood on a small forest of tuned columns. That play of verticals, topped by the brass fittings, lends a sophisticated air without being ostentatious. The upper edge, also in brass, acts as a line of light that frames the top and visually separates it from the rest of the structure, reinforcing the idea of a cared-for and decorative piece.
Taken together, it is a piece of furniture that reflects Victorian sensitivity to restrained ornamentation, precise craftsmanship and domestic versatility. A nesting table that not only fulfills its function but adds character and presence to any room, with that 19th-century balance between utility and beauty.
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Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a nesting table that embodies that Victorian spirit of the 19th century, which blended ingenious functionality with a taste for ornamental detail. The structure, entirely in wood, shows a warm, reddish finish that lets the grain show through and conveys that sense of a well-made piece, meant to last and to be admired even in everyday use. The presence of gilded brass —both on the lower corner guards of the legs and on the upper edge— introduces an elegant shine, a touch of distinction typical of the era, when gold-toned metal was used to highlight the quality and refinement of the design.
The legs, numerous and slender, create a nearly architectural visual rhythm: they repeat with a cadence that gives stability but also lightness, as if the table stood on a small forest of tuned columns. That play of verticals, topped by the brass fittings, lends a sophisticated air without being ostentatious. The upper edge, also in brass, acts as a line of light that frames the top and visually separates it from the rest of the structure, reinforcing the idea of a cared-for and decorative piece.
Taken together, it is a piece of furniture that reflects Victorian sensitivity to restrained ornamentation, precise craftsmanship and domestic versatility. A nesting table that not only fulfills its function but adds character and presence to any room, with that 19th-century balance between utility and beauty.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
