Tilt Top Card Table
Vintage 1930s American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea...
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Card Tables and Te...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British George IV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Holly, Yew, Amboyna
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1760s Scottish Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1770s Irish Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century George I Game Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Card Tables and Tea T...
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Card Tables and Tea T...
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Acrylic, Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 2000s British Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Brass
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Philippine Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.
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