19th Century American Federal Mahogany Flip Top Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal-style (19th Century) mahogany flip top console/card table with lyre base
Bronze
Late 19th Century Lyre Base Mahogany Fold Top Game Table Card Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 19th Century Lyre Base Mahogany Fold Top Table. Measures 26" in width, 26" in depth (open
Mahogany
Federal Cross-Lyre Card Table
Located in Alexandria, VA
out to lie flat in card-table dimensions (see image 2).
Mahogany
Classical Quilted or Tiger Maple Lyre Card Table
Located in Providence, RI
lightness of form. It’s a showstopper in every regard and the best of the best of the classical card table
Carved Mahogany Card Table with Oversized Lyre, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
This is a truly exceptional card table in many ways. The lyre is quite a bit larger than ordinarily
Mahogany
Mahogany Card Table with Faux Painted Lyre, Boston
By Elisha Learnard
Located in Providence, RI
. The card table that Robert Mussey illustrates in Masterworks, where this observation is made, has a
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Classical Mahogany Card or Games Table with Crossed Lyres, Philadelphia, PA
Located in Providence, RI
This card table is an exceptional example of American Classical design, with highly skilled carving
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 23 in D 18.25 in
Very Fine and Rare Classical Carved Mahogany Tilt-Top Table, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
Lyre card tables and work tables are found in many collections and museums, but a tilt-top table in
Mahogany
Federal Lyre Base Card Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Federal Mahogany Lyre / harp base card table 1800-1815. Original surface with an
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Card Table with Double Lyre Design
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Regency mahogany card table supported by 2 lyre sides and joined by a turned
Brass
Regency Game table in Inlaid Rosewood and Lyre Pedestal, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful Regency period game table in Rosewood with Satinwood inlay, and mounted on a Lyre-form
Rosewood
Regency Lyre End Stencilled Card Table, ca 1805
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Regency flip top card table with lyre end supports and stencil decoration.
Biedermeier Games Table with Mahogany Veneered Lyre Base on Scroll Feet
Located in Astoria, NY
Biedermeier games table in blonde burl with a mahogany veneered lyre base atop scroll feet with
Metal
Carved Mahogany Lyre Card Table, circa 1810, Haines/Connelly School
By Haines/Connelly School
Located in Providence, RI
This is a beautiful example of the Philadelphia card table, with fully carved lyre and carved
Mahogany
Classical Mahogany Crossed-Lyre Card Table, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
This mahogany crossed lyre form was used in Philadelphia and New York. This card table relates
Classical Carved Mahogany Lyre Card Table, NY
Located in Providence, RI
This form is particularly interesting because it shows a transition from card table form toward
Brass
Early 19th Century Lyre Shaped Card Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant early 19th century. English mahogany and satinwood card table with large Lyre shaped
Philadelphia Sheraton Haynes & Connelly Lyre Base Card Table
By Ephraim Haines and Henry Connelly
Located in Woodbury, CT
A boldly figured golden mahogany fold-over games table, on a foliate carved and brass strung lyre
Brass
Pair Of Philadelphia Classical Card Tables
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rare pair of Philadelphia Lyre base Classical card tables with a Biddle family provenance
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Mahogany Games Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with hinged crossbanded top over a frieze with central tablet. Top flips open to a green baize playing surface. The top swivels enabling the top to flip for a card table size su...
Mahogany
American Federal Center Pedestal Games Table, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally handsome and very well crafted classical Philadelphia Federal games table in premium mahogany with turned and finely carved pedestal on quatre-form base, with carved...
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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