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Masterful American Sheraton Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Card Table. Boston C 1810
Masterful American Sheraton Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Card Table. Boston C 1810

Masterful American Sheraton Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Card Table. Boston C 1810

By John & Thomas Seymour

Located in Charleston, SC

Masterful American Sheraton mahogany hinged top serpentine card table with figured cross banded

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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

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Mahogany Card Table with Faux Painted Lyre, Boston
Mahogany Card Table with Faux Painted Lyre, Boston

Mahogany Card Table with Faux Painted Lyre, Boston

Unavailable

H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in

Mahogany Card Table with Faux Painted Lyre, Boston

By Elisha Learnard

Located in Providence, RI

This is an interesting table because it was produced at the end of Thomas Seymour's career, when

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Classical Card Table with "Cannon Ball" Base, Boston or Salem
Mahogany Classical Card Table with "Cannon Ball" Base, Boston or Salem

Mahogany Classical Card Table with "Cannon Ball" Base, Boston or Salem

Located in Providence, RI

From a design point, this is an exceptional card table with rarely seen columnar base. The design

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Good American Federal Boston Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Game Table, Circa 1820
Good American Federal Boston Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Game Table, Circa 1820

Good American Federal Boston Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Game Table, Circa 1820

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A good Boston area Federal mahogany gate leg card table with shaped front and sides. The skirt is

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Classical Plum-Pudding Mahogany Card Table, Boston, Circa:1825
Classical Plum-Pudding Mahogany Card Table, Boston, Circa:1825

Classical Plum-Pudding Mahogany Card Table, Boston, Circa:1825

Located in Alexandria, VA

, probably in Boston. The table is made of hand-rubbed plum pudding mahogany with brass line inlay and birch

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Antique 1820s American American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne style Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, "Bussolini Bros"
Queen Anne style Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, "Bussolini Bros"

Queen Anne style Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, "Bussolini Bros"

Located in Providence, RI

This is a faithful copy of the famous Boston tray-top tea table. It is all solid mahogany and

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20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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1960s Georgian Furnishing Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Console Game Table
1960s Georgian Furnishing Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Console Game Table

1960s Georgian Furnishing Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Console Game Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Made of beautiful mahogany, this console features crafted satinwood inlay detailing the top, the legs and the side panels. Table opens to a beautifully banded finished top in very go...

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Regency Mahogany Games Table with Satinwood Inlay
Regency Mahogany Games Table with Satinwood Inlay

Regency Mahogany Games Table with Satinwood Inlay

$2,398

H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in

Regency Mahogany Games Table with Satinwood Inlay

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Regency-period games table from England, circa 1810-1815. Crafted from mahogany, the apron is decorated with fine line inlay in satinwood and maple, while the tapered legs a...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Philadelphia Hepplewhite Hollow Front Flip Top Game Table, c. 1790-1810
Philadelphia Hepplewhite Hollow Front Flip Top Game Table, c. 1790-1810

Philadelphia Hepplewhite Hollow Front Flip Top Game Table, c. 1790-1810

$2,240Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.75 in W 36 in D 16 in

Philadelphia Hepplewhite Hollow Front Flip Top Game Table, c. 1790-1810

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Hepplewhite hollow front flip top game table with gated leg. The solid figured mahogany top is mounted to a conforming brick laid apron veneered in figured mahogany, and the borders ...

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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Holly

19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table
19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table

19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table in clean antique Condition. Measures 36" in width, 17.5" in depth folded, 35" in depth unfolded and 29.5...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table, Circa 1760
Scottish Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table, Circa 1760

Scottish Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table, Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

Scottish mahogany tilt-top tea table with carved molded edge top, centered rotating bird cage, original locking mechanism, carved turned ringed spiral pedestal and resting on tripod ...

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Antique 1760s Scottish Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, NY C. 1780
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, NY C. 1780

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, NY C. 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American Hepplewhite Mahogany serpentine sideboard with flanking oval satinwood string inlays, checkered inlays, period eagle oval brasses, and resting on the original satinwood stri...

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Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Charleston Hepplewhite Mahogany Demi-lune Inlaid Games Table, S.C.  Circa 1780
Charleston Hepplewhite Mahogany Demi-lune Inlaid Games Table, S.C.  Circa 1780

Charleston Hepplewhite Mahogany Demi-lune Inlaid Games Table, S.C. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston Hepplewhite mahogany demi-lune hinged games table with central diamond satinwood inlay, flanking rectangular satinwood inlaid panels, cross banded inlaid one board top, an...

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Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Card Table
Federal Mahogany Card Table

Federal Mahogany Card Table

$1,595

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 17 in

Federal Mahogany Card Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

American mahogany inlaid Hepplewhite fold top card table Circa 1790-1800. Tapered straight legs terminating at the feet in simple cuff inlay. Shaped skirt and conforming ovolo shaped...

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

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Demi-lune  Game Table. Circa 1810
American Mahogany Demi-lune  Game Table. Circa 1810

American Mahogany Demi-lune Game Table. Circa 1810

$15,000

H 29.75 in W 34.5 in D 17.25 in

American Mahogany Demi-lune Game Table. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany flip top demi-lune game table with double gate legs, Burl walnut skirt, intricate inlaid Satinwood, terminating on bulbous reeded legs. Dealers please call for tra...

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Antique 19th Century American Game Tables

Mahogany Pembroke Table
Mahogany Pembroke Table

Mahogany Pembroke Table

$5,750

H 27.75 in W 28 in D 17 in

Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Georgian period mahogany and crossbanded Pembroke table. Crossbanded and string inlaid top and rounded twin flaps above a single drawer with crossbanding and inlay supported by squar...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George III Mahogany Games Table
George III Mahogany Games Table

George III Mahogany Games Table

$3,850

H 29 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

George III Mahogany Games Table

Located in Essex, MA

With hinged serpentine top with carved edge opening to a baize lined game surface and conforming frieze raised on square legs with carved spandrels. Swing leg.

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Antique 1760s English George III Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Samuel Field Macintire Attributed Mahogany Flip Top Game Table, c. 1810-15
Samuel Field Macintire Attributed Mahogany Flip Top Game Table, c. 1810-15

Samuel Field Macintire Attributed Mahogany Flip Top Game Table, c. 1810-15

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American serpentine, bull nosed, flip top mahogany game table with ovolo cut corners on turreted leg dies. Attributed to Samuel Field MacIntire, Salem, Massachusetts. The table has a...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Pair of Fine Period Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Tables
Extraordinary Pair of Fine Period Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Tables

Extraordinary Pair of Fine Period Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Tables

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very rare and extraordinary Pair of Antique Inlaid Consoles from New England and saiid to be from the Boston area. Exquisite construction with D shaped tops and fine string inlay...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Federal 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Table
Federal 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Table

Federal 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Table

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A superb quality and extremely rare early 19th century American federal period mahogany dressing table of serpentine form having well figured top over two frieze drawers retaining or...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Inlaid & Hand Painted Satinwood Card Table
19th Century George III Inlaid & Hand Painted Satinwood Card Table

19th Century George III Inlaid & Hand Painted Satinwood Card Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century George III inlaid and hand painted satinwood card table with bell-drop flower decorations to the tapering front legs, folate and garlands to the apron, and a classical c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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Boston Tea Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of boston tea tables available for sale. Each of these unique boston tea tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and birch. There are all kinds of boston tea tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Boston tea tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Charles Crowley produced beautiful boston tea tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Boston Tea Tables?

Prices for boston tea tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, boston tea tables begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $7,750.

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 Boston 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
    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.