Nest of tables

[jfc]

Is there a rule of thumb for a nest of tables Height and width etc ?

[jake]

Yes, each has to be a little less tall than the previous one, by the thickness of the top and the height of the rails and a little spare, and a little less wide in at least one direction.

I hope that helps.

[engineerone]

depends on where it is going i think.

somewhere about 500 high for the top one in many cases, although i have used as much as 600 for a side table.

as for the tops start at about 500 square, and go down.
although old fashioned ones are about 450x 300
a lot depend on what you are doing in terms of legs and supports.

so another one for next weekend then ;D ;D
paul

[Scrit]

I don't think so. Surely you want the average table height to be somewhere around that of a coffee table, say 16in/400mm as the height of the middle table in the set (for use with a modern settee, traditional wing back settees have a higher seat and will need a correspondingly higher table top height). Normally that's the height of the tallest table but if you go that way then the smallest table will be ruddy uncomfortable to use. It also depends on whether or not the tables are maent to be set in front of the chair/settee or whether or not they are required as side tables - if the latter then the height will need to be approaching the height of the chair arm. Top sizes? 12 to 16 in x 10 to 14in. There's no real rule for that, other than considering the weight of the set as a whole I'd day

Scrit

[dom]

Those I have made vary greatly. But usually they start at 580 mm and then downwards incrementally.
They are made for when guest arrive so the middle and last sizes are irrelevant, the tallest needs to be practical an if it sits next to an armchair then 550-580 is a good height

[wizer]

does anyone really use nested tables? I've never seen them in use (other than the largest one)

[nickw]

Yes, thank you.

[paulchapman]

wizer said:

does anyone really use nested tables?

I wish they would - rather than putting their drinks on the arm of the chair and knocking them over

[engineerone]

i inherited two sets and that is where i got some of my dimensions from.

one is a reproset with glass tops, they start at 550 to the top which is 400x300, in this case there is a top rail to consider
which moves it down about 75 to the next one. they slide underneath each other, with four legs and no front rail on the top two.

the other set is more modern in design starting at 520 high,
and 600 x450 with no rails, just single end legs which are one piece, and joined by a mid rail at about 200 high this is curved to allow the tables to set flush against each other.

another idea i have seen is a a 3 piece which has a half round top and then two quarter tables which slide along, and are all level with each other. this saves a bunch of space, andis quite a neat solution.

so do we get a wip before xmas then mate

as for paul chapman, why not put polishon the arms and they would slide off as they put it down ;D


paul

[jfc]

You may well see some mate as my Mum said last year that this







Would be nice as a nest of tables . Not sure im going to have the time but if i do i'll make them for her .