19th Century American Federal Mahogany Flip Top Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal (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) ,13" in depth (folded) and 24" in height.
Mahogany
Federal Cross-Lyre Card Table
Located in Alexandria, VA
This exceptional Philadelphia games table was the product of a master cabinetmaker - the burled elm inlay is highly unusual - when opened, the top spins to initially reveal an inner ...
Mahogany
Classical Quilted or Tiger Maple Lyre Card Table
Located in Providence, RI
It’s a showstopper in every regard and the best of the best of the classical card table form.
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 seen and is developed, with respect to carving, a tad more than other examples: se...
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 heavily reeded base and thick plinth with canted corners reminiscent of this card ...
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
The lyre sits on a double pedestal that is concave on all sides, reducing the heft of what could have otherwise been a over-weighty table.
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 the lyre form is unknown.
Mahogany
Federal Lyre Base Card Table
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very nice Federal Mahogany Lyre / harp base card table 1800-1815. Original surface with an excellent color and patina on the nicely figured solid Cuban Mahogany one board canted ...
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, twisted stretcher base ending on hairy paw brass castor feet.
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 pedestal base, ending in four splayed legs wih brass 'paw' formed castors. The tabl...
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 embellishments and a flip top. The piece dates from the early 19th century and i...
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 acanthus leaves.
Mahogany
Classical Mahogany Crossed-Lyre Card Table, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
Also attached is a New York Phyfe card table with crossed lyres. Lastly, illustrated in the above attachment is a Phyfe Lyre sofa with similar styled scroll feet, which is rarely see...
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 pier table design and is unique to this neoclassical period.
Brass
Early 19th Century Lyre Shaped Card Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
English mahogany and satinwood card table with large Lyre shaped pedestal on saber legs and brass cap casters.
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-form base. Reeded legs with trimmed knees and original brass pawed casters. The fold...
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
$1,539
H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in
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...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,295
H 28.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Victorian Mahogany Game Chess Table with Inlay Banding & Barley Twist Legs C1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic and unusual base chess game table with inlaid board squares and banding on the perimeter of board. Rope banding on edge of all sides of the top. Fabulous base created with ...
Brass
$2,112Sale Price|46% Off
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 21.26 in
19th Century French Walnut Game Table with Marquetry & Gilt Bronze
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This finely crafted game table, dating from the late 19th century, embodies the refined elegance of the Transition style. Designed with exceptional attention to detail, it features a...
Bronze
$995
H 29.25 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Mahogany Card/Game Table w/ Tooled Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: The Williamsburg Galleries Manufacturer: The Williamsburg Galleries Materials: Mahogany, Red Gilt-Tooled Leather, Brass Pull This ...
Brass
Louis XV Style Games Table
Located in Beaune, FR
Elegant games table in solid cherry and veneer with Louis XV style marquetry games. This table has 2 double-sided game boards: Queen game and Chess game. Around 1850. Dimensions ...
Cherry
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 36 in
Antique Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Acanthus Carved Mahogany Card Table C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Acanthus Carved Mahogany Card Table C1830 Measures - 29.5"h ...
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Pedestal Game Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a mahogany Duncan Phyfe Game table. The table rest on a pedestal 4 leg base. The pedestal is urn shaped. The top swivels to reveal a storage space for game pieces. When it sw...
Mahogany
$1,149Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
20th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Foldable Game Table in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French hand-carved walnut foldable game table in Louis XV style with leather top. Once the piece is folded the measurements are 100 per 50 cm. Good original condition wi...
Walnut
$2,350
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century George III Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table Console Table with carved quad pod Pedestal and brass cap Paw Feet. Measures 36" in width, 18" in depth Close / co...
Mahogany
$1,275
H 29 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table or Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Fold-Top Game Table or Console Table with flame mahogany skirt. Measures 35.75"W x 18.5" in depth and stands 29" tall. When open, it measures 37" ...
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
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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