$16,995
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
American Federal Relief Carved Mahogany Card Table, New York, circa 1810
Located in Stockton, NJ
American Federal relief carved mahogany card table. The double-elliptical crotch mahogany book
Brass
$4,890
H 29.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Antique New York Empire Card/ Games Table in Cuban Mahogany, Meeks & Sons
By Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome American Empire games/ card table in fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany, attributable
Mahogany
Pair of American Rococo Revival Patinated Bronze Candelabras, Ca. 1825
Located in New York, NY
serpentine New York card table on view that purely evokes the costumes and attitudes of the period
Bronze
New York Classical Card Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classical New York card table with excellent stenciling of fruit, leaves and borders
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 36 in D 35 in
Federal Mahogany Hepplewhite Five-Legged Card Table, School of William Whitehead
Located in Providence, RI
This is a finely crafted high style New York card table of quality. Of note is that there is an
Mahogany
New York Empire Card Table
Located in Kensington, MD
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Mahogany
Carved Mahogany Classical Card Table, New York, circa 1820
Located in Providence, RI
This is a voluptuous well carved classical card table, with a magnificent carved pineapple column
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in
Classical Mahogany Card Table, New York, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
This card table is in the French restoration style which was in vogue during the 1820s in New York
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Carved Mahogany Classical Card Table, Probably New York, circa 1820
Located in Providence, RI
This is a large-sized gutsy card table of the best carving and wood quality. Note the very deep
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 21 in
Rare American (New York) Chippendale Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, 18th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
acanthus, in a manner closely related to Irish tea table designs. Attributed to New York, ca. 1760-1780
Walnut
Period New York Mahogany Card Table by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine period New York City card table was made by Duncan Phyfe in or a round 1830. This master
Mahogany, Paper
American 18th Century Chippendale New York Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Southampton, NY
American 18th Century New York Chippendale mahogany tripod tea-table with bird cage support having
Mahogany
Mahogany, Maple and Marble Center Table or Tea Table by Ron Puckett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
it easy to move from inside to outside on nice sunny days. Provenance: East Hampton, New York
Marble
Federal New York Card Table, Circa 1815
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Similar to the dining table in the collection, this card table exhibits the double elliptical five
Mahogany
American Classical Fold-over New York Card Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Attributed to the shop of J. & J. W. Meeks of New York, Boston and New Orleans; a specimen
Poplar
New York Classical card table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fine quality D shaped card table with a carved urn shaped pedestal supported on down swept
Mahogany, Poplar
New York Light Burl Ashwood Card Table, circa 1820
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Rare light-wood burl ash card table with cheval supports, ormolu mounts, gilt stencil work and gilt
Ormolu
Federal New York 5 leg card table in the manner of Duncan Phyfe
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fine example of a Sheraton N.Y. card table with the finest mahogany veneers and delicate
Mahogany, Poplar
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
American Federal Period Brass Left & Right Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These have many of the characteristics typically found on andirons produced in New York. There are
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of New York Card Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine pair of period flame mahogany card tables attributed to Duncan Phyfe. The pivoting tops are
Mahogany, Pine, Poplar
$9,500
H 30 in W 41.75 in D 20.5 in
American Mahogany and Cherry Stenciled Gilt Hinged Game Table, PA. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and cherry hinged game table with a one board top, central carved floral basket, stenciled gilt turned ringed center column, and resting on scrolled acanthu...
Brass
$3,475
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 34 in
Antique American Empire Pedestal Console, Card / Games Table in Flame Mahogany
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique American Empire fold-up console table, card / games table in West Indies flame Mahogany with pedestal and storage area on original wheels. Measures 34" in width x 34" in dept...
Hardwood, Mahogany
American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Boston Federal game table in mahogany with fire gilded bronze doré ormolu mounts in the corners of the apron and original brass paw foot casters. Carving is well articulated a...
Brass, Ormolu
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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