Card Tables and Tea Tables
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stainless Steel, Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood, Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s German Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple, Walnut
1930s African Islamic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Fruitwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood, Ash
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Fir
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Rosewood
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century French Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 20th Century French Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Pewter
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Irish William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
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.