Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
1810s Georgian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
1750s George II Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
1850s English Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Yew
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Bronze
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
1830s English Georgian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century British Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Baize, Wood
18th Century English George I Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Ebony
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany, Yew
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Cherry
Mid-19th Century North American Rococo Revival Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century English Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century Queen Anne Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Metal
19th Century French Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Walnut
1870s English George III Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century Qing Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Tulipwood, Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Brass
1920s French Louis XV Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Sycamore, Satinwood
1890s French Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Kingwood
1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Wood Card Tea Tables
Bronze
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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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