Antique Fold Over Tea Table
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Brass
Mid-18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
1810s European George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George II Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
Early 20th Century English George II Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Birch, Birdseye Maple, Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Felt, Mahogany
Early 19th Century George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Hardwood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Rosewood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Oak
1780s English Georgian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Hardwood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Satinwood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Elm
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Brass
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Felt, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Early 19th Century English Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Bronze
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Brass
1830s English Georgian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Hardwood
1830s English William IV Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Oak
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut
1860s Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
1870s English Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Georgian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Rosewood
1920s Queen Anne Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Baize, Walnut
1710s English Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
1850s English Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Yew
19th Century British Louis XV Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
1850s English Victorian Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Other
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Maple, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Fold Over Tea Table
Mahogany
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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 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.
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