Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1890s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Carrara Marble
1910s Sheraton Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1950s European Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Cherry
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1860s English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather
1960s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
1750s George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pewter, Brass
20th Century Unknown Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1740s European George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash
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.