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English Plum Pudding Mahogany Hexagon Tea / Supper Table. Circa 1790
English Plum Pudding Mahogany Hexagon Tea / Supper Table. Circa 1790

English Plum Pudding Mahogany Hexagon Tea / Supper Table. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English plum pudding mahogany hexagon tilt top supper table with Satinwood banding, turned single

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

American Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table, Philadelphia c. 1750-90
American Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table, Philadelphia c. 1750-90

American Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table, Philadelphia c. 1750-90

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a highly satisfying Philadelphia tea table, the form remaining restrained and austere by

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Dessert Tables and ...

Materials

Mahogany

George II Cuban Mahogany Demi-Lune Fold-Over Tea Table, Twin Swing-Out Drawers
George II Cuban Mahogany Demi-Lune Fold-Over Tea Table, Twin Swing-Out Drawers

George II Cuban Mahogany Demi-Lune Fold-Over Tea Table, Twin Swing-Out Drawers

Located in Leeds, GB

mid-18th century George II demi-lune fold-over tea table in richly figured Cuban mahogany, dating from

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Chinese Rosewood Tea or Incense Table
A Chinese Rosewood Tea or Incense Table

A Chinese Rosewood Tea or Incense Table

Located in Austin, TX

A charming and well crafted hardwood tea table or side table. The high waist is crafted in two

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Small antique side table
Small antique side table

Small antique side table

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful weathered antique mahogany wall table with 1 drawer. Folds out to a tea table. Late 18th

Category

Antique Early 1800s Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George II Birdcage Tilt-Top Table
George II Birdcage Tilt-Top Table

George II Birdcage Tilt-Top Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good English 18th century tea table, the dished and lobed scalloped top fashioned from a single

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Antique 1750s English George II End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table
18th Century Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

18th Century Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

Located in Wiscasset, ME

A rare and fine example of an 18th century bird cage pie crust tea table. This piece was

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Lift Top / Tea Table from New England
18th Century Lift Top / Tea Table from New England

18th Century Lift Top / Tea Table from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This simple form handmade walnut lift top table is in great condition. Underneath the tabletop has

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Antique 18th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Georgian Faded Mahogany Tea Table on Tripod Base
Late 18th Century Georgian Faded Mahogany Tea Table on Tripod Base

Late 18th Century Georgian Faded Mahogany Tea Table on Tripod Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 18th century Georgian faded mahogany tea table on tripod base, circa 1790. Single broad board

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Cherry Tea Table
Queen Anne Cherry Tea Table

Queen Anne Cherry Tea Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

An excellent Queen Anne Cherry bird cage tilt top tripod table probably Connecticut 1780-1800. This

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique Sheraton Period Mahogany Tea Table
Antique Sheraton Period Mahogany Tea Table

Antique Sheraton Period Mahogany Tea Table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany tea table, boxwood strung throughout, having half

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Tilt-Top Table
18th Century Chippendale Tilt-Top Table

18th Century Chippendale Tilt-Top Table

Located in Denton, TX

Antique 18th century Chippendale tilt-top table in Mahogany with bird cage and original spider

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Irish Georgian Mahogany Tea Table
Irish Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

Irish Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Irish 18th century mahogany tea table, the well figured single plank top with dished edge over

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Antique 1740s Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Tea Table with Spanish Feet
George II Tea Table with Spanish Feet

George II Tea Table with Spanish Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

A George II rectangular walnut tea table, tray top, pegged construction, shaped apron, carved or

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Rosewood Card Table
18th Century Rosewood Card Table

18th Century Rosewood Card Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality victorian rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid fold over card table. The

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile-Top Table
18th Century Dutch Delft Tile-Top Table

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile-Top Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

A charming 18th century Dutch tea or side table in the Louis XV manner, in bleached pine with

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Delft, Pine

Wonderful 18th Century Queen Anne Wood Table
Wonderful 18th Century Queen Anne Wood Table

Wonderful 18th Century Queen Anne Wood Table

Located in Newfoundland, PA

18th century Queen Anne table with early construction all pegged. Wonderful addition for your home.  

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Antique Late 18th Century Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Italian Emilia-Romagna Card Table, 18th Century
Italian Emilia-Romagna Card Table, 18th Century

Italian Emilia-Romagna Card Table, 18th Century

Located in CH

An 18th century Italian Modena (Emilia-Romagna) card table. Walnut and burl walnut veneered and

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Rococo play table, Late 18th Century
Danish Rococo play table, Late 18th Century

Danish Rococo play table, Late 18th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish Rococo play table about 1770. Grey/white color to complement the original color. 1 drawer

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Unusual Louis XV Side Table, 18th Century
Unusual Louis XV Side Table, 18th Century

Unusual Louis XV Side Table, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

An unusual Louis XV period side table with adjustable height top operated by lowering two side

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

English George III Mahogany Antique Demilune Card Games Tea Table, circa 1760
English George III Mahogany Antique Demilune Card Games Tea Table, circa 1760

English George III Mahogany Antique Demilune Card Games Tea Table, circa 1760

Located in Shippensburg, PA

time allowing it to transform into a full circular tea or center table when more space is required. The

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Antique 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Period Mahogany Demilune Card Table, 18th Century
Georgian Period Mahogany Demilune Card Table, 18th Century

Georgian Period Mahogany Demilune Card Table, 18th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality Georgian period mahogany demilune card table, having a lovely faded patina

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Round Tilt-Top, Tripod Tea Table in Mahogany, circa 1780
English George III Round Tilt-Top, Tripod Tea Table in Mahogany, circa 1780

English George III Round Tilt-Top, Tripod Tea Table in Mahogany, circa 1780

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome English, George III tripod tea table in a fine, dense plum mahogany with round tilt

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English George III Mahogany Triple Top Card Table
18th Century English George III Mahogany Triple Top Card Table

18th Century English George III Mahogany Triple Top Card Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany triple top card table, opening out into a tea table

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Sheraton '18th-19th Century' Flip-Top Console Card Game Table
English Sheraton '18th-19th Century' Flip-Top Console Card Game Table

English Sheraton '18th-19th Century' Flip-Top Console Card Game Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Sheraton (18th-19th century) mahogany flip-top console card table with shaped bow front and

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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century French Directoire Card Table in Mahogany
18th Century French Directoire Card Table in Mahogany

18th Century French Directoire Card Table in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome games table in fine mahogany on tapered square legs with brass casters. Apron

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top
18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top

18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

A unique and versatile 18th Century style Games Table in Yew with chess board and backgammon as

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20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Yew

Irish Georgian Mahogany Card Table
Irish Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Irish Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

Irish Georgian mahogany card table with carved shell on frieze, cabriole legs terminating in pad

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Antique 18th Century Irish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

17th Cent. Delft Tile Inset into a 18th Cent. Dutch Side Table with Paint Decor
17th Cent. Delft Tile Inset into a 18th Cent. Dutch Side Table with Paint Decor

17th Cent. Delft Tile Inset into a 18th Cent. Dutch Side Table with Paint Decor

By Delft

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely side table constructed of 17th century Delft tiles, each despicting a celebratory

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Antique 16th Century Dutch Renaissance Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Oak Side Table
Oak Side Table

Oak Side Table

Sold|$1,850

Oak Side Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Georgian Oak tea table with single drawer

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Rosewood Card Table
Georgian Rosewood Card Table

Georgian Rosewood Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

table just about anywhere that one is required. As with all items we offer for sale the 18th century

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Demilune Card Table
Georgian Demilune Card Table

Georgian Demilune Card Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III demilune card table, the mahogany top with holly string inlay, over ebonized molded

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Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Holly

Georgian Satinwood Demi Lune Card Table
Georgian Satinwood Demi Lune Card Table

Georgian Satinwood Demi Lune Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries both card, and tea, tables were an absolute essential part of the

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Purpleheart, Satinwood

Fine Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table
Fine Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table

Fine Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine and rare American card table with elaborate inlays of flowers and bell flowers on square

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table
George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table

Located in Huntington, NY

This lovingly restored mahogany concertina action games table. Table opens to a complete frieze all

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Hepplewhite Inlaid Rosewood Satinwood Banded Foldover Leather Top Games Table
Hepplewhite Inlaid Rosewood Satinwood Banded Foldover Leather Top Games Table

Hepplewhite Inlaid Rosewood Satinwood Banded Foldover Leather Top Games Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Hepplewhite inlaid rosewood flip-top games table, the top crossbanded in satinwood over

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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Pair of Irish Chippendale Carved Mahogany Concertina Card Tables
Pair of Irish Chippendale Carved Mahogany Concertina Card Tables

Pair of Irish Chippendale Carved Mahogany Concertina Card Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

A desirable pair of Irish Chippendale mahogany card tables. The turret fold over top reveals a

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

George 111rd Card Table Demi-Lune Satinwood, Sheraton Period circa 1790
George 111rd Card Table Demi-Lune Satinwood, Sheraton Period circa 1790

George 111rd Card Table Demi-Lune Satinwood, Sheraton Period circa 1790

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

A very beautiful and elegant Georgian Sheraton Period, fold over Demi-Lune card or games table in

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780
Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780

Located in valatie, NY

Geo III Mahogany fold-over card table with cluster-leg and concertina action c1780. The hinged

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Cuban Mahogany Queen Anne Style Games/Card Table
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Cuban Mahogany Queen Anne Style Games/Card Table

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Cuban Mahogany Queen Anne Style Games/Card Table

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

/card table with extraordinary marquetry satinwood inlay inside and out. One of the finest designs of a

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Antique Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Antique Tiger Stripe Maple Tilt-Top Queen Anne Tea Table
18th Century Antique Tiger Stripe Maple Tilt-Top Queen Anne Tea Table

18th Century Antique Tiger Stripe Maple Tilt-Top Queen Anne Tea Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

18th century antique tiger stripe maple tilt-top Queen Anne tea table. Item features remarkable

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Maple

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Black Painted Tea Table
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Black Painted Tea Table

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Black Painted Tea Table

Located in Wichita, KS

An 18th c. Swedish tea table from the Rococo period, circa 1760. Beautiful, aged black paint with

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century British Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table
18th Century British Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table

18th Century British Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dallas, TX

tea table. The natural Patina on this table is simply lovely. Made circa 1760-1780….beautifully hand

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Pie Crust Carved Tilt-Top Tea Table
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Pie Crust Carved Tilt-Top Tea Table

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Pie Crust Carved Tilt-Top Tea Table

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Georgian carved tilt-top tea table in mahogany with pie crust edge, with bold

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Table with Drawer and Trifid Feet
18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Table with Drawer and Trifid Feet

18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Table with Drawer and Trifid Feet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous mahogany George II mahogany tea or silver table with tray top and frieze drawer. The

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Antique 1760s Irish Chippendale Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Pedestal Tea Table
George III Mahogany Pedestal Tea Table

George III Mahogany Pedestal Tea Table

Located in Astoria, NY

George III mahogany pedestal tea table, largely 18th century (with modifications). the circular top

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Antique 18th Century George III Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1770
Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1770

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1770

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in France in the mid- to late-18th century, this Louis XV-style side table boasts a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Chippendale Tilt-Top Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table
Antique English Chippendale Tilt-Top Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

Antique English Chippendale Tilt-Top Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

Located in Big Flats, NY

An 18th century antique English Chippendale tilt-top table offers mahogany construction with pie

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A George III mahogany tea or silver table, circa 1770
A George III mahogany tea or silver table, circa 1770

A George III mahogany tea or silver table, circa 1770

Located in Reepham, GB

A George III mahogany tea or silver table, the oblong top with a raised band rim surround and

Category

Antique 18th Century Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III mahogany fold over dekmilune tea table
George III mahogany fold over dekmilune tea table

George III mahogany fold over dekmilune tea table

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

George III mahogany fold over tea table D-shaped fold over table on four square tapering legs

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Tripod Centre or Tea Table Mahogany Bird-Cage Tilt, English circa 1745
George II Tripod Centre or Tea Table Mahogany Bird-Cage Tilt, English circa 1745

George II Tripod Centre or Tea Table Mahogany Bird-Cage Tilt, English circa 1745

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a lovely quality English tripod table with a larger diameter, often called a centre or tea

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Tilt Top Center Table Tea Table Occasional Table, Circa 1780s
English Georgian Tilt Top Center Table Tea Table Occasional Table, Circa 1780s

English Georgian Tilt Top Center Table Tea Table Occasional Table, Circa 1780s

Located in Germantown, MD

This is an antique tilt top table. An English, mahogany occasional or wine table with birdcage

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Tripod Candle Stand or Tea Pot Table, circa 1780
English Mahogany Tripod Candle Stand or Tea Pot Table, circa 1780

English Mahogany Tripod Candle Stand or Tea Pot Table, circa 1780

Located in valatie, NY

This English mahogany tripod candle stand or tea pot table is designed in the Chippendale style. It

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

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18th Tea Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th tea table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every 18th tea table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th tea table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each 18th tea table bearing Georgian, Rococo or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 18th tea table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Godefroy Dester and Jean-Jacques Pafrat produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 18th Tea Table?

A 18th tea table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $740 and the highest can go for as much as $116,272.

Finding the Right Card-tables-tea-tables for You

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 tablesfurniture 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.

Questions About 18th Tea Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.