Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer, Burl
Late 19th Century Louis XIV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
20th Century Unknown Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Lucite
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1820s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century North American Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Bohemian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Steel
Late 18th Century English Adam Style Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Chrome
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1820s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique and Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Today, the phrase “card tables” might evoke the image of common plastic tables covered in felt, but historically these tables were statement pieces that invited merriment and were made of mahogany, walnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.
Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th century, game tables in general became quite popular. We refer to early versions of card tables as antique Regency card tables because the Prince of Wales ruled England during the period and his official title was Regent. Back then, these furnishings were typically small, rectangular tables outfitted with hinged tops so that they could be opened to reveal a playing surface. Ornamental flourishes of the era might have included an integration of fine velvet or needlepoint as lining for the table’s surface. For furniture makers, wide adoption of a dense woven green material called baize for table covering — similar to felt but stronger — occurred during the early 1700s.
Tea became widely affordable during the early 1800s in England, and tea time exploded in popularity and involved large tea sets — especially during the Victorian era — as well as small, well-crafted tea tables. Your beverage was paired with petite baked goods, and the tea table would be home to teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other items. While tea tables are similar in design to card tables, the focus is more on presentation. Georgian card tables and tea tables — furniture made during the reign of England’s three Georges — were especially ornate. Some featured intricately carved design elements on each side and stood on elegantly curved legs. After all, tea time became a sacred ritual that society women dressed up for. It was a time to pause, reflect and sip a comforting beverage.
When no guests were visiting to enjoy tea or play games, owners could fold down both card tables and tea tables to their smaller size and tuck them away into a corner of the room.
Antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can make a lovely addition to any living room, entertainment room or game room. Find yours on 1stDibs.