Nesting tables are such a versatile element for any interior, as you can easily re-arrange them to your needs. I live in a relatively small city apartment, which makes me on the lookout for the best space-saving storage solutions, or flexible furniture pieces to possibly optimize my interior and make the most out of a small surface.
My living room is quite narrow, which makes it a challenge to fit a large coffee table and I find myself switching around a lounge chair or a pouf depending on whether I have guests over or am getting ready for an evening watching my favorite series.
I recently got to try out the CH004 nesting tables designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, which offer a flexible combination of coffee and side tables, which can be used in any interior and I love the way you can combine them together or use them individually depending on your needs.
CH004 nesting tables produced by Carl Hansen & Søn
The CH004 nesting tables have a recognizable, classic Wegner minimalism ranging from the round, tapered legs, and classic mortise joints to the subtle curves for an organic and timeless appearance. Since the tables are so light and space-optimized, they are perfect for any interior.
The three different-size tables fit into each other smoothly and you can arrange them in many different ways. When I have guests over, I like to use two or three and make a little styling arrangement on them. When I use a pouf when watching TV, however, I like to just have one of them as a small coffee table and use the other two as a side table for a lamp.
Wegner’s Nesting tables have an air of lightness about them that makes it easy to reorganize them and create smaller zones within a room. For someone that likes to style and re-style so often, these are such a great solution.
Designed in 1952, the CH004 nesting tables are still relevant today
With the increased need for flexible interior solutions in the 1950s, nesting tables became popular and were in high demand. Hans J. Wegners’ designs can be recognized for their simplicity and functionality and his design of the nesting tables is no exception. Just like the rest of his design legacy, the nesting tables enhance any room through their harmonious and aesthetic dimensions and materials.
Today, the need for flexible and adaptable furniture solutions is more relevant than ever, making Wegners’ timeless nesting tables a perfect design classic for modern interiors.
Hans Wegner’s design legacy
Hans Wegner, the designer of the iconic Wishbone chair which has been in continuous production ever since it was brought to life in 1950, is considered one the most creative, innovative, and prolific Danish furniture designers. Wegner has created more than 500 chairs over his lifetime for which he earned the name ‘master of the chair’.
The Wehner legacy shows the inner soul of furniture pieces through a simple and functional interior, which is a recognizable element on the beautiful nesting tables as well.
Different material variations of the CH004 nesting tables
I picked out the nesting tables in soaped oak, which have a very light appearance and I love the way they stand out against the warm tones of the herringbone flooring in my apartment. The iconic design is available in natural oak (which Abi featured in her home), walnut, or an oak and walnut mix as well, which makes them truly adaptable to any interior.
*This blog post was written in collaboration with Carl Hansen & Son, however as always, my opinions are my own.
