Antique Chinese Hardwood Nest Of Tables Graduated Side Tables — Hawkins Antiques, Barry, South Wales

antique chinese hardwood nest of tables of four

Antique Chinese Hardwood Nest Of Tables Graduated Side Tables

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Why Hawkins Antiques?

Description

Overview

A fine antique Chinese hardwood nest of tables, beautifully crafted with elegant open fretwork friezes and traditional bamboo-form supports. Constructed from dense hardwood, likely hongmu or rosewood, this graduated set of four nesting tables displays exceptional craftsmanship together with strong decorative and practical appeal.

Key Features

Antique Chinese hardwood nest of tables
Graduated set of four nesting tables
Likely crafted from hongmu or rosewood
Elegant open fretwork friezes throughout
Intricately carved scrolling foliage decoration
Decorative bamboo-form legs and stretchers
Rich dark polished finish with warm patina
Compact graduated design for practical storage
Ideal as side tables, lamp tables, or occasional tables
Highly decorative traditional Chinese craftsmanship

Craftsmanship & Detail

Each table is beautifully crafted in dense hardwood with finely carved open fretwork friezes featuring scrolling foliage and decorative pierced detail. The elegant bamboo-form legs and stretchers reflect traditional Chinese furniture design and add refinement and visual balance throughout the set. The graduated proportions allow the four tables to neatly nest together when not in use, while also offering excellent versatility as occasional or side tables. The rich dark polished finish highlights the depth of the wood grain together with the quality of the carving, creating a highly decorative and practical set suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Delivery

UK Delivery

We offer FREE fully wrapped and insured two-man delivery across mainland UK. All items are handled carefully by our trusted in-house delivery team.

International Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available. We regularly arrange professional international delivery for clients across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Please enquire for a tailored quotation.

Packaging & Handling

Professionally wrapped and protected
Handled by experienced furniture specialists
Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
Collection available by appointment

Condition

Condition Report

This nest of tables is presented in very good antique condition consistent with its age and quality. The hardwood remains sound throughout on all four tables with no structural issues, the joints are firm, and each table stands level and stable. The carved fretwork friezes remain complete throughout with no significant losses to the pierced carving, a particularly important point given the delicate nature of open fretwork decoration.

The finish retains an attractive dark polish with the natural patination acquired over many years of use. The tops display only minor surface wear including light scratching and tonal variation consistent with age, adding character and authenticity to the set. The bamboo-form legs and stretchers remain intact and undamaged across all four tables. An honest description from a specialist dealer with over 60 years of family experience.

Additional Notes

Hardwood frames sound and structurally stable throughout
Carved fretwork friezes complete with no significant losses
Rich dark polished finish with attractive aged patina
Bamboo-form legs and stretchers intact across the full set

Dimensions

Height 72cm Width 50cm Depth 36cm

Why Hawkins Antiques?

Three Generations Since 1960

Hawkins Antiques has been sourcing and selling fine antique furniture for over six decades, combining traditional expertise with carefully curated stock.

Personally Selected Stock

Every piece is individually chosen for quality, character, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal - we do not mass-source inventory.

Honest Condition Reporting

We photograph and describe each item accurately, highlighting condition, restorations, age-related wear, and authenticity.

Specialist Delivery

UK deliveries are handled carefully by trusted couriers, with international shipping arranged through specialist fine art transport companies.

Let customers speak for us

from 13 reviews

Websiteeasy to use & very quick delivery.

Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Hawkins Antiques

Our house was built in 1820, so I have been slowly acquiring furniture from the same period. The piece is perfect & arrived very quickly too.

Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Fine Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table With Carved Lion Paw Feet C.1820

We love our fender. Brilliant condition and very speedy and good delivery service.

Chloe Frost

04/10/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We purchased a table from Hawkins Antique and it is absolutely stunning and a mint condition! Delivery was very fast and the delivery team were fantastic and really went the extra mile to get the table into the house - it wasn't simple due to our narrow front door, but the guys managed to get it in, keeping the table safe along the way! Highly recommend - very happy! Made another purchase already!

Liam Phillips

03/25/2026

Hawkins Antiques

If you are looking for an antique/furniture dealer who sells good quality at appropriate prices, are prompt, polite and helpful and deliver what they promise, our recent experience of Hawkins exactly fits that bill.wewill gladly buy from them again.

Bali Kochar

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We had purchased a walnut sideboard from this company. We are delighted with it and with the service. The sideboard - is in a very good condition, clean, as described and advertised. We found dealing with everyone in that company to be straight forward and helpful. I would not hesitate buying from them again! Highly recommended!!!

Monika Hold

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

The cabinet was just as expected photos were spot on. Delivery service was excellent and fast. Highly recommend Lee and co. Thank you

Linda Bennett

11/18/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Superb service from purchase to delivery. Lee could not have been more helpful and the item is exactly as described. His delivery guys were wonderful too!

Ruth Middle

10/03/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Hawkins Antiques have been absolutely perfect. The furniture we bought is brilliant, exactly as described and photographed, and the team couldn’t have been more helpful and professional

Dan Sails

08/19/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Bought a William Tillman table and chairs. We are absolutely thrilled with the purchase and the company was very understanding when we were having trouble with moving dates. They were extremely helpful and understanding. Items came well packed and dropped off by two nice chaps who moved everything into the house for us without any hassle at all. Absolutely no trouble in recommending Hawkins Antiques. Would give more than 5*

M Wilson

08/03/2022

Hawkins Antiques

Visited Hawkins Antiques a few days ago and must say I was very impressed with the wonderful furniture and the helpfulness of the staff. Well worth a visit

Donna Oram

11/15/2017

Hawkins Antiques

I visited this place last week and have to say I was amazed, it was like a museum. I definitely recommend anyone to take a visit to Hawkins antiques if you are in the Cardiff or Barry area.

Rukaya Wareth

11/15/2017

Hawkins Antiques