Nesting tables are designed with space conservation and practicality in mind. Essentially, nesting tables describe a set of two or more tables that can "nest" together when the smaller tables are not in use. Due to their wide variety of applications, nesting tables offer a great bang for your buck. When selecting a nesting table set, first decide what style best matches the décor of your home. There are modern nesting tables, transitional nesting tables and traditional nesting tables. Nesting tables also are available in a variety of shapes, including rectangular nesting tables, square nesting tables and round nesting tables.