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Set of 3 Wooden Coffee Tables of Varying Sizes from the 1950s
Set of 3 Wooden Coffee Tables of Varying Sizes from the 1950s

Set of 3 Wooden Coffee Tables of Varying Sizes from the 1950s

Located in Manzano, IT

stunning set of three mid-century wooden coffee tables from the 1950s. With their clean lines and timeless

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Leaf & Vine Curved Glass Garden Patio Bar Tea Cart
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Leaf & Vine Curved Glass Garden Patio Bar Tea Cart

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Leaf & Vine Curved Glass Garden Patio Bar Tea Cart

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Leaf & Vine Curved Glass Garden Patio Bar Tea Cart. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Italian Veneered Walnut Bar Cart - Vintage Trolley by Aldo Tura
20th Century Italian Veneered Walnut Bar Cart - Vintage Trolley by Aldo Tura

20th Century Italian Veneered Walnut Bar Cart - Vintage Trolley by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

End of Sofa, Books Holder, 1950, Adnet, Fence, Wrought Iron, Leather
End of Sofa, Books Holder, 1950, Adnet, Fence, Wrought Iron, Leather

End of Sofa, Books Holder, 1950, Adnet, Fence, Wrought Iron, Leather

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

End of sofa, Books holder, 1950, Adnet, Fence, Wrought iron, Leather Measures: H: 49cm, W: 67cm, W: 31cm.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chrome and Plywood Serving Cart, 1980's
Vintage Chrome and Plywood Serving Cart, 1980's

Vintage Chrome and Plywood Serving Cart, 1980's

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage serving trolley made of chrome and plywood. Very good vintage condition with some signs of use (see photo).

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Tura bar cart trolley in green goatskin Italy 1950
Aldo Tura bar cart trolley in green goatskin Italy 1950

Aldo Tura bar cart trolley in green goatskin Italy 1950

By Aldo Tura, Atelier Tura

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

its artistic form, making it more than just a functional bar cart but a statement piece of mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Machine Base with Oak Top in Basalt Finish
Vintage French Machine Base with Oak Top in Basalt Finish

Vintage French Machine Base with Oak Top in Basalt Finish

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

table, or breakfast table Measure: 36" x 36" x 30" HT.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Steel

Kristian Vedel Midcentury Black Leather Danish Game Set for Soren Willadsen
Kristian Vedel Midcentury Black Leather Danish Game Set for Soren Willadsen

Kristian Vedel Midcentury Black Leather Danish Game Set for Soren Willadsen

By Kristian Solmer Vedel

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

1960 Kristian Vedel modus gaming set of table and chairs Amazing wood and leather dining or gaming

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Tea Trolley
French Midcentury Brass and Glass Tea Trolley

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Tea Trolley

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

age-old tea-time in the past. Created toward the middle of the 20th century, this French cart boasts a

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Little Genoese Writing Desk in Rosewood
20th Century Little Genoese Writing Desk in Rosewood

20th Century Little Genoese Writing Desk in Rosewood

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Elegant Genoese little writing table of the 20th century. High-quality furniture in rosewood and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Polished Brass Bar Cart with Black Glass
Vintage French Polished Brass Bar Cart with Black Glass

Vintage French Polished Brass Bar Cart with Black Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Very nice vintage French polished brass bar cart with black glass. Notice the beautiful details including brass galleries and decorative finials. Lovely!!

Category

Mid-20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Bar Trolley Alberto Rosselli Made by Kartell, 1970
Bar Trolley Alberto Rosselli Made by Kartell, 1970

Bar Trolley Alberto Rosselli Made by Kartell, 1970

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Oirlo, LI

to do with the fact that in the middle of the 20th century global culture was dominated by the space

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Aldo Tura Serving Tea Cart Italy 1960
Aldo Tura Serving Tea Cart Italy 1960

Aldo Tura Serving Tea Cart Italy 1960

By Aldo Tura

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

2 Tier red goat skin covered serving cart, with brass gallery edge and handles, carved arced pull handles and wheel posts, This is designed by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano ca 1960. Cart...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

70s Glass Coffee Table
70s Glass Coffee Table

70s Glass Coffee Table

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Curved glass center table.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Glass

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Bar Cart, Italy, circa 1950
Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Bar Cart, Italy, circa 1950

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Bar Cart, Italy, circa 1950

By Aldo Tura

Located in Brussels, BE

Aldo Tura goatskin parchment bar cart, Italy, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
Coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s

Coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s, Made in Italy.  Osvaldo Borsani walnut coffee table, fully restored with the patina of the period.  The product is in very good condition, may...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Glass coffee table attributed to FIAM, 1980s
Glass coffee table attributed to FIAM, 1980s

Glass coffee table attributed to FIAM, 1980s

By FIAM

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Glass coffee table attributed to FIAM, Made in Italy, 1980s.  Large glass coffee table attributed to FIAM Italia made of the highest quality clear glass, 12 mm thick.  The price of s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Glass

Round bamboo coffee table with glass top, 1970s
Round bamboo coffee table with glass top, 1970s

Round bamboo coffee table with glass top, 1970s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Round bamboo coffee table with glass top, 1970s, Made in Italy. Sculptural 1970s bamboo coffee table. The base is a crossing of bamboo canes bound together by a weave of bamboo that ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Vintage Wooden Bar Cart Trolley with Two Shelves, 1960s
Italian Vintage Wooden Bar Cart Trolley with Two Shelves, 1960s

Italian Vintage Wooden Bar Cart Trolley with Two Shelves, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian vintage wooden bar cart trolley with two shelves, 1960s Wooden bar trolley dating to the 1960s with two shelves, shaped frame and wheels. Entirely restored, Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Coffee Table 70s-80s
Large Coffee Table 70s-80s

Large Coffee Table 70s-80s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Double-top center table made of brass and glass. Prominent mark on brass frame.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

"Acca" wood and glass coffee table,  Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
"Acca" wood and glass coffee table,  Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina

"Acca" wood and glass coffee table, Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina

By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Acca" wood and glass coffee table, design by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina. Elegant coffee table featuring a rectangular wooden frame with shaped details and grooves along the sides,...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Midcentury Severin Hansen Rosewood and Mahogany Tea Trolley X Royal Copenhagen
Midcentury Severin Hansen Rosewood and Mahogany Tea Trolley X Royal Copenhagen

Midcentury Severin Hansen Rosewood and Mahogany Tea Trolley X Royal Copenhagen

By Severin Hansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Beautiful tea trolley in rosewood. Original Danish design by Severin Hansen. The item is from the 1970s produced in Denmark. Rosewood legs and lower tray. Top tray with Royal Copenha...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Textile, Rosewood

Wicker and bamboo coffee table, 1960s
Wicker and bamboo coffee table, 1960s

Wicker and bamboo coffee table, 1960s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Wicker and bamboo round coffee table, 1960s.  This item has a solid structure with shelf underneath.  Condition is perfect, some slight signs of use due to time.   The price of shipp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Italian Brass and Glass Tea Cart, 1950
Italian Brass and Glass Tea Cart, 1950

Italian Brass and Glass Tea Cart, 1950

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Decorative tea cart made by unknown manufacturer or designer but Italian for sure. Manufacturer circa 1950. This cart is made of brass and has white opaline glass trays, and a white ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Coffee Table
1950s Coffee Table

1950s Coffee Table

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

20th-century Italian-made wooden coffee table with double top, restored in our workshops.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wicker and bamboo round coffee table, 1970s
Wicker and bamboo round coffee table, 1970s

Wicker and bamboo round coffee table, 1970s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Wicker and bamboo round coffee table, Made in Italy, 1970s.  Beautiful round coffee table made of bamboo and curved rattan. This coffee table has two tops with sturdy frame. The lowe...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

A 1950s Italian curved walnut & glass bar cart
A 1950s Italian curved walnut & glass bar cart

A 1950s Italian curved walnut & glass bar cart

Located in London, GB

A fine two tiered Italian shaped glass & walnut bar cart with elegant curves on the handles and the legs . C1950 Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Tea Cart or Bar
Tea Cart or Bar

Tea Cart or Bar

Sold|$1,800

Tea Cart or Bar

Located in Houston, TX

A square shape of the cart has glass bottom and top, surrounded by the wooden frame. It has chrome curved handle and four weals on elongated legs for easier transportation. 28"W x...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ilse Mobel Serving Trolley, 1960s
Ilse Mobel Serving Trolley, 1960s

Ilse Mobel Serving Trolley, 1960s

By Ilse Möbel

Located in The Hague, NL

Serving trolley model ‘3618’ for Ilse Möbel. Brass frame, metal perforated tray and wood/formica top.  

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Coffee table in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1960
Coffee table in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1960

Coffee table in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1960

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Coffee table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1960s.  Rectangular coffee table in solid wood and smoked glass top by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. It was made in Italy i...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Teak coffee table, 1970s
Teak coffee table, 1970s

Teak coffee table, 1970s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Teak coffee table, Made in Italy, 1970s. Peculiar coffee/living room table with ball casters typical of the period with bottle holders. The teak frame with chrome-plated tubular fra...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Teak

Richard Schultz coffee table for Knoll, 1960s
Richard Schultz coffee table for Knoll, 1960s

Richard Schultz coffee table for Knoll, 1960s

By Richard Schultz

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Richard Schultz coffee table for Knoll, Made in Italy, 1960s.  Richard Schultz 1960s white cast aluminum coffee table. The frame is square-shaped enameled aluminum. The top is made o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Brass Bar Trolley, Italy 1950s
Brass Bar Trolley, Italy 1950s

Brass Bar Trolley, Italy 1950s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Brass bar trolley with mirror shelves in wooden frame. Italy 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Coconut Shell Card Table
Mid-Century Modern Coconut Shell Card Table

Mid-Century Modern Coconut Shell Card Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern coconut shell card or tea table, covered in coconut shells. The Piece is in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Coconut

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Card or Game Table
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Card or Game Table

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Card or Game Table

Located in Stamford, CT

An ebonized Mid-Century Modern card or game table with reversible top and four brass pull-out coin

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut & Inlay Folding Card Table
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut & Inlay Folding Card Table

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut & Inlay Folding Card Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very fine and elegant 19th-century Victorian period burr walnut inlaid card table. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Game Card Table & Chairs #4615
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Game Card Table & Chairs #4615

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Game Card Table & Chairs #4615

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar card or game table & chairs, circa 1950s. Table features a square

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Chrome Card Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Mid Century Chrome Card Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Mid Century Chrome Card Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A card table after the designs of Milo Baughman. The piece consists of a chrome frame with a black

Category

20th Century American Game Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Games Card Roulette Table Mid 20th Century
Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Games Card Roulette Table Mid 20th Century

Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Games Card Roulette Table Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

metamorphic triple top games table for roulette, cards, chess, draughts, backgammon and blackjack. mid 20th

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Very Fine Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Triple Top Card Table
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Triple Top Card Table

Very Fine Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Triple Top Card Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning 18th century George II period mahogany triple fold over top card, tea or gaming table

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Square Card Table or Dining Table after Karl Springer
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Square Card Table or Dining Table after Karl Springer

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Square Card Table or Dining Table after Karl Springer

By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple an elegant Parsons design dining table in Black. It features brass capped legs, covered in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Eastcraft of Scotland Teak Folding Card Table Side Table Bar Cart
Mid Century Eastcraft of Scotland Teak Folding Card Table Side Table Bar Cart

Mid Century Eastcraft of Scotland Teak Folding Card Table Side Table Bar Cart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delightful mid century teak card games table made by Eastcraft of Scotland. A clever fold out top

Category

20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Parson Style Card Table
Parson Style Card Table

Parson Style Card Table

Located in Wilton, CT

Mid century card table made from circassian walnut.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Game Tables

Art Deco Centre Card Table
Art Deco Centre Card Table

Art Deco Centre Card Table

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco centre card table with integral shelf. Straight grain walnut, figured walnut and satin

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables

Custom Poker, Card Table, 1988
Custom Poker, Card Table, 1988

Custom Poker, Card Table, 1988

By Maria Pergay

Located in Southampton, NJ

This poker, game table was custom built in 1988 to coordinate with a set of six design for Leisure

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Signed Karl Springer Card Table
Signed Karl Springer Card Table

Signed Karl Springer Card Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A fine Karl Springer leather wrapped game table in cream leather with brass sabots. Table is signed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

French Demilune Card Table
French Demilune Card Table

French Demilune Card Table

Located in New York, NY

The brass banding and warm patina of this demilune table give it great character. In light mahogany

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Demi-lune Tables

Rare Antique Pollard Oak Card Table
Rare Antique Pollard Oak Card Table

Rare Antique Pollard Oak Card Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare antique Pollard oak card table. It boasts a lovely mellow color and is well proportioned with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Cream Dining Set or Card Table by Herman Miller
Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Cream Dining Set or Card Table by Herman Miller

Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Cream Dining Set or Card Table by Herman Miller

By Verner Panton, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

table. Table measures height 27 diameter 40. Measurements below are for each chair.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Polystyrene

Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Card Table
Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Card Table

Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Card Table

Located in London, GB

This antique French style card table is a really good size when open and makes a very decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Classical American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table C1840
Antique Classical American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table C1840

Antique Classical American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table C1840. Measures - 29 5/8" x 45 7/8" x 22 1/2". This

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jimeco Modern Green Pickled Lacquer Saber Leg Card Game Table
Jimeco Modern Green Pickled Lacquer Saber Leg Card Game Table

Jimeco Modern Green Pickled Lacquer Saber Leg Card Game Table

By Jimeco ltda

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jimeco Modern Green Pickled Lacquer Saber Leg Card Game Table. Item features a cerused green wood

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Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Center / Card Table
1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Center / Card Table

1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Center / Card Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Brazilian center table in jacaranda wood and gold details. Can be used as a card or dining

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

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Midcentury Card Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury card table for your home. A midcentury card table — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury card table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury card table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury card table over the years, but those crafted by Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen and Severin Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Card Table?

A midcentury card table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $429 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

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 Midcentury Card Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The standard size of a card table is typically around 28 to 30 inches high. The surface of a square card table is usually 34 inches by 34 inches.

    Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th centurygame 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. 

    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 mahoganywalnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.

    Find card tables on 1stDibs.