Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
2010s Indian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Giltwood, Burl
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1780s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Early 20th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
19th Century American Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1860s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
Early 20th Century American Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1860s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fir
Late 20th Century Spanish Islamic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1750s Irish Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
1890s English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Fabric, Mahogany, Burl
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Pine
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1720s English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl, Paint
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
19th Century American George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint, Paper
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
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.





