The nesting table is the Russian stacking doll of furniture; a miniature table is neatly tucked inside a slightly larger version, tucked inside a slightly larger version. The nesting table is a traditional concept that has appeared ever since space saving storage was first conceived. Modernists tend to avoid such fussy design concepts as the nesting table because you cannot store items on the stacked table tops and the floor space in front must remain clear in order to slide out the smaller tables.
In an attempt to create a modern version of this age old design solution, Designer Elena Damm presents the Expanding Side Table. The table incorporates drawers, and stainless steel runners to help with storage issues and make pulling out the nested tables more convenient. In the pantheon of nesting table designs, where does the Expanding Side Table stand? Let us know what you think by voting “make it” or “drop it” for the Expanding Side Table.
