Pair of American Mahogany Pedestal Card Tables. Philadelphia, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Philadelphia, Early 19th Century. Tables are 40.75" wide up and 21" wide down.
Pair of American Mahogany Pedestal Card Tables. Philadelphia, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Philadelphia, Early 19th Century. Tables are 40.75" wide up and 21" wide down.
Antique Queen Anne Philadelphia Mahogany Tilt Top Birdcage Candlestand Tea Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Queen Anne Tilt-Top Candle stand, tea or dessert table. Circa 1770. The table shows strong influences from Philadelphia. Features a finely turned dish top, birdcage, an...
Mahogany
18th Century Philadelphia Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table
Located in West Chester, PA
18th century Philadelphia mahogany Chippendale tea table with beautiful figured grain on top bold suppressed ball pedestal cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
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
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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 and reminiscent of work being done in New York during the late Phyfe period and th...
Mahogany
Philadelphia circular flip top game/tea table
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Philadelphia circular flip top Cubus mahogany game/tea table on sqaure tappered molded legs, with swing leg supporting the hinged leaf. circa l790. 36” diameter, 29” high
Pair of American Mahogany Card Tables. Philadelphia, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany flip top card tables with baize interior top, turned bulbous floral pedestal, and terminating on reeded saber legs with original brass casters.
American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table, Philadelphia c. 1775-85
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is an exceptional work of art, an American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table from Pennsylvania circa the last quarter of the 18th Century, likely crafted between 1775-85. It is re...
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H 29.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of American Federal Mahogany Card Tables, Philadelphia, circa 1790-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Barquist, p. 214-15, f. 111; a card table from Philadelphia of the same date with very similar form, though less robust with a double-elliptic top instead of the ovolu ends of the pr...
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
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H 29.63 in W 35.88 in D 16.38 in
18th Century American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Card and Game Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An elegant display of the distinct influence English forms had on the craftsmen of Philadelphia, this fine mahogany card table was executed contemporarily to the same forms in London...
Brass
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H 29.63 in W 36 in D 18 in
Fine American Federal Mahogany Card Table, Philadelphia, circa 1790-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Barquist, p. 214-15, f. 111; a card table from Philadelphia of the same date with very similar form, though less robust with a double-elliptic top instead of the ovolu ends of the pr...
Brass
Mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale Card Table
Located in West Chester, PA
A very nice mahogany Chippendale card table with rectangular top and nicely molded edge, single drawer with bale and rosette brass pulls with cabriole legs terminating in claw and ba...
Wood
A Mahogany Chippendale Card Table, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
This is a typical Philadelphia card table type which was made with several variations.
Mahogany
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
American Philadelphia Federal Card Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Philadelphia mahogany Federal serpentine front card table with tapered turned legs
Mahogany
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
Philadelphia Painted Card Table, circa 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding black and gold painted card table from Philadelphia with turned legs. Swivel and hinged top, and removable legs.
Wood, Paint
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 closely to two examples with crossed-lyres that employ an identical, boldly curved base...
Pair of Large Mahogany Classical Card Tables, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
These card tables are of large scale and were deaccessioned from the University of Pennsylvania, where they were used in the Van Pelt Library. They are quite heavy and substantial wi...
Mahogany
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 Classical Card Tables with Radiating Mahogany Top, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
This pair of card tables has magnificent sectioned mahogany tops that are absolutely dramatic.
Mahogany
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H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Mahogany Card Tables Attributed to Quervelle, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Located in Providence, RI
This high style classical card table has a very narrow convex apron with carved corners and top leaves of dense one board mahogany of notable figure, the turned base with acanthus mo...
Mahogany
Philadelphia Mahogany Federal Card Table, Circa 1815
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent example of Philadelphia commode front shaped card tables due to the incredible mahogany, the beautifully reeded and tapered legs, and the tall foot.
Mahogany
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...
Brass
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
Charleston Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table with Birdcage. Mid 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany one board tilt top tea table with birdcage, turned bulbous spiral pedestal, terminating on tripod base with stylized pad feet. Mid-18th Century.
$237,753 / set
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...
Hardwood
$16,500
H 30 in Dm 27.75 in
Irish Plum Pudding Mahogany Tilt-Top Acanthus Tea Table with Birdcage Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Irish plum pudding mahogany tilt-top tea table with a carved floral molded edge, original brass locking mechanism, rotating birdcage, bulbous carved acanthus pedestal, and resting on...
Brass, Wrought Iron
George II Mahogany Pembroke Table by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pembroke Table Thomas Chippendale Circa 1780 This highly significant Pembroke table is a rare example of Thomas Chippendale's exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing his legacy's unpa...
Brass
$20,000
H 100 in W 97 in D 19.25 in
Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.
Mahogany, Glass
$2,027Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
English Mahogany One Board Tilt-Top Pedestal Tea Table Desert Table, Circa 1760s
Located in Germantown, MD
English mahogany one board tilt top tea table, dessert table. Come with its original banjo locking mechanism. Pedestal with turned ringed spiral and terminating on tripod legs with s...
Iron
$7,500
H 27.75 in Dm 22 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Dish Top Tea Table with Slipper Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale Mahogany dish top tea table with a turned bulbous carved ringed pedestal resting on tripod slipper feet with brass casters, Mid 18th century. Secondary wood cons...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,186Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century English George III Style Mahogany PieCrust Scalloped Tea Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19 th Century English George III Style Mahogany Pie Crust Scalloped Pedestal Tripod Tea Table. Measures 26" in width, 26" in depth and 27.5" in height.
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Excellent Philadelphia mahogany Chippendale tea table with dish top suppressed ball pedestal acanthus carved legs and terminating in claw and ball feet.
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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