Card Tables and Tea Tables
1870s French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1910s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1790s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s North American Shaker Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Bohemian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1880s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Spanish Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Ebony, Maple, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Nutwood
Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Sandalwood, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1810s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch, Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
1970s Slovak Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Macassar
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Marble, Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1790s Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
1990s Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Antique and Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
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.










