Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s Russian Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s French Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
19th Century British George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Holly, Yew, Amboyna
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1810s American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine, Giltwood
1750s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry, Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1780s English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1770s Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
1780s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood, Birch
Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
19th Century English Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faience, Mahogany
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Ormolu
1760s Scottish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1830s English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Sandstone
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Cypress
1820s Chinese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
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.