Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar
2010s Canadian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Metal, Silver Leaf
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1750s George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1790s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1810s English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony
Mid-18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1860s British High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s French Romantic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Slovak Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rubber, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Art Glass
18th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 1900s French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
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.