Irish Chippendale Style George III Mahogany Silver Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
An elegant Irish George III Mahogany silver table of excellent size with dished top, carved shell
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Mahogany Card Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century George II Period mahogany card table of good rich colour, the shaped rectangular
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Irish Card Table on Carved Cabriole Supports
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A handsome mid-18th century Irish mahogany card table on beautifully carved cabriole supports
Sold|$10,113
18th Century Period Irish Mahogany Card Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A particularly good late 18th century Irish mahogany card table. The interior with guinea wells
Mahogany
An English George II Mahogany Tea Table on Cabriole Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A George II mahogany tea table, probably Irish, mid 18th century. The rectangular top with raised
Mahogany
George III Irish Mahogany Silver Table with Shell Frieze on Both Sides
Located in Kent, GB
This tray-topped table is a piece of quality and distinction with it's simple elegance and
Mahogany
George III English or Irish Small 18th Century Walnut Game Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely small example of mid 18th Century Anglo-Irish cabinet making. The inner left rear swing
Oak
Sold|$7,517
George III Mahogany Silver Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A late George III period silver table with shaped frieze on four slight cabriole legs with acanthus
Mahogany
Sold|$37,000
A Fine Pair of Card Tables.
Located in Dublin, IE
Height: 78.74(cms)31.00(inches) Width: 76.20(cms) 30.00(inches) Depth: 41.40(cms) 16.30(inches)
Satinwood
Sold|$8,747
Pair of George II Small Mahogany Card Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-18th century small scale mahogany card tables, the folding tops opening to reveal
Walnut
Sold|$8,500
Irish Georgian Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine and rare Irish Georgian carved mahogany tip top tea or supper table, having superbly carved
Mahogany, Birch
George III Mahogany Triple Top Irish Game/Tea Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A very fine multi-purpose table including its use as a desk. Use it as a small console table, a tea
Brass, Iron
18th Century Irish George II Mahogany Silver/Tea Table
Located in Louisville, KY
legs ending with trifid feet. For related examples see Irish Furniture by The Knight of Glin and James
Mahogany
18th Century George II Mahogany Demilune Tea Table
Located in Southampton, NY
An 18th century mahogany demilune tea table with fold over top enclosing a storage well. The double
Mahogany
A Fine 18th Century Inlaid Demi-lune Mahogany Tea Table
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th Century inlaid mahogany tea table in the manner of William Moore of Dublin, the
Pair of 18th Century Irish Brown Mahogany Tea Tables
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of 18th century Irish brown mahogany tea tables. The rectangular tops above a shaped
Mahogany
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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