Card Tables and Tea Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
1880s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1810s American Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Yew
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1860s French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s American Federal Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century European George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1740s George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
18th Century Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1880s Swedish Other Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Carrara Marble
1890s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1910s Sheraton Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Oak
1950s European Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
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.