Game Card Table Pedestal
2010s French Modern Pedestals
Travertine, Brass
Antique 1850s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century George I Game Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Game Tables
Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 1830s American American Empire Game Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1820s English William IV Game Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Irish William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Antique 1820s English William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1820s English William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1830s English William IV Game Tables
Other
Antique 1830s English William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Revival Card Tables and Tea...
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
2010s North American Shaker Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Baize, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1820s English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 1770s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pewter, Brass
Antique 1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 1830s Danish Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea T...
Walnut
Antique 1850s Swiss Early Victorian Game Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
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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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