Small Card Tables
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1720s English George I Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Leather
Antique 1880s Austrian Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 1870s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Antique 1860s French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Card Tables and Tea Ta...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1830s English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Card Tables and Tea T...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
2010s North American Shaker Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Goatskin, Wood
20th Century English Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Antique 18th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
Antique 1830s Danish Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Vietnamese Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Game Tables
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Game Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Game Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Game Tables
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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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.
- What size is a round card table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Card 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.
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Square card-table tops are generally 34 by 34 inches, rectangular ones are typically 48 by 92 inches, and most oval ones have long diameters measuring 48 inches.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A standard size of a square card table is 36 inches. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
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