Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
2010s European Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chestnut
19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Burl
18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
Early 2000s British Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1810s American American Classical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Yew
1990s Spanish Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Baize
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1890s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer, Pine
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Padouk
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1950s American Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
1930s English Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pine
Late 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Chrome
1930s American American Craftsman Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1860s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s American Federal Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Egyptian Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, 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.