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Card Tables and Tea Tables For Sale
Pink Lacquer Tea Table - Custom MLB Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
MLB Pink lacquered side table, custom designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Inspired by the silhouette of the Moroccan Tea Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 19th Century William IV – D Shaped Rosewood Card Table with beautifully figured rosewood throughout. The cylindrical turned rosewood column supported by circular ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Vintage Cast Iron and Wood Italian State Railways Storage Trolley, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian cast iron and wood Italian State Railways storage trolley with wheels, 1930s.
Storage trolley of the State Railways, with cast iron base and whe...
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1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Iron
Carved Wood, Marquetry Inlaid, Tooled Leather Top Card Game Table w/ Drawers
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Handmade game table featuring charming inlay work and a tooled leather top. Two drawers on opposing sides.
Category
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jahangir Side Table in Black Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand-carved side table. Solid blocks of marble are hand-carved into low elegant tables before they are polished by hand. The contrast between the elegant inline of the mehrab with the clean and solid outline is the most striking feature of this design.
Jahangir Side Table...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rosewood Card Tables, circa 1820
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine pair of Regency card tables, the tops and friezes with delicate brass inlays; good pale color.
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$32,433 / set
18th Century Irish Mahogany Folding Games Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Irish mahogany games table with breakfront foldover top, cabriole legs terminating in trefoil feet & felt-lined surface on the interior. To the rear is gateleg that pull...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jahangir II Side Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand-carved side ...
Category
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
Regency Pair of Card Tables with Matching Sofa Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare and fine set of Regency drawing room furniture comprising a pair of card tables and matching sofa table: made in figured mahogany; the tops ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$29,838 / set
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Envelope Game Table by François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wonderful late 19th century gilt bronze mounted parquetry envelope game table by François Linke
François Linke – Index no. 523
The revolving top wi...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis Table XV Style in Copper Clad Designed by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louis table XV Style in Copper Clad designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of ...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
French Card Table with Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine card table in the Louis XVI manner.
Constructed in kingwood with purpleheart crossbanding, and dressed with superbly cast and chased mercury gilt bronze mounts; rising from...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Concertina Action Card Table
By William Vile
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A bold and impressive George III carved mahogany serpentine concertina action card table, circa 1760.
In the manner of William Vile & John Cobb, St Ma...
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18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century Pair Irish Mahogany Card Tables
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century pair Irish mahogany fold-over card tables with green baize interiors. The pair with central carved scallop shell detail are flanked on...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$38,492 / set
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Card Games Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry games table in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1860 in date.
It is made of beautiful flame mahogany and satinwood with elegant satinwood inlaid and penwork floral and foliate decoration of ribbons, bellfowers and garlands..
The shaped hinged top opens to reveal a fabulous green baize lined gaming interior for playing cards, above a frieze fitted with a drawer and decorated by a beautiful classical urn. The table is raised on elegant square tapering legs terminating in spade feet.
It is an elegant piece which will enhance a special room in your home.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 74 x Width 89 x Depth 48
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches
Marquetry
is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.
The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique.
Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs.
Edwards & Roberts
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
A Unique Early 18th Century Diminutive George I Figured Walnut Bachelors Table
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Unique Early 18th Century Diminutive George I Figured Walnut Bachelors Table, Circa 1720-1730
The table is of very rare diminutive proportions raised...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Walnut
George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A George II mahogany pier/tea/games bureau-table. The mahogany top is supported on a hinged back leg when opened. The top when opened conceals the game table and a harlequin pop-up c...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jour Jali Square Table by Paul Mathiew for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has crea...
Category
2010s Indian Agra Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Sandstone
Regency Gambling Table in Mahogany Inlaid on Briar, England, 1800s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Regency gaming table, inlaid top on selected briarwood. Original condition including period crafted hardware and screws, ceramic wheels. The finely carved base is mahogany. England second half of the 19th century. All in excellent condition and ready to use.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping...
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1890s English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Mahogany, Burl
Round Pedestal Metal Base Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wooden pedestal table with curled metal base. Round curricular tabletop with dark grey toned metal four legged curved motif base. Pedestal table, end tabl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
Unusual 18th Century Antique Quality Mahogany Irish Triple Top Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 18th century Antique George III quality mahogany Irish triple top card table having a quality mahogany Demi-lune shaped top opening to reveal a polished interior then opening...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Other
$4,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian Card Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian card table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is superb and this is a lovely, petite size...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern English Oak Side End Card Wine Games Folding Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of lovely Mid Century Modern pine folding tables with floral covered tops
A good looking, well made and decorative pair of folding side tables...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Oak
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style mahogany card, dressing, and writing table
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 75cm, width 70cm, depth 45cm
This charming table is an ingenious piece of des...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
Louise Console Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles.
The curved legs and side rails of this exceptionally elegant table are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the table from thick sheets of copper or silver. Once the table is joined together, it is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting skin of copper or purest silver. The silver used was assayed at 96% purity, which exceeds the minimum standard for sterling of 92.5%. Brass, White Bronze, Antiqued bronze, Silver and Copper are the available options for the metal skin. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish.
Louise Console...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Chess Console Table, Louis XVI Style, Game Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chess and card table in Louis XVI style from the 19th century.
When closed, we see a console table standing on long pointed legs and in brass sabots.
The top is divided into...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mughal Side Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
"Inspired by the elegant design elements of the palaces of Mughal India, and the technique of stone inlay - pacchikari. Solid blocks of marble are hollowed out and hand carved into t...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Rectangular, marquetry banded, fold-over top enclosing a leather playing surface with gold trim design. In french taste after a design by George Hepplewhite. When hinged top is open ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Irish George II Mahogany Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George II Irish Mahogany card table with carved scalloped shell on frieze, raised on shell carved cabriole legs on pad feet. The table opens to reveal a green baize lined playing sur...
Category
1740s European George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Irish George II Style Games Table
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Irish George II style mahogany games and tea table of eared rectangular form, the first hinged top on solid mahogany, the second hinged top enclosing a ba...
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19th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late Regency Games Table by T.G Seddon
Located in Stamford, CT
A late Regency burl wood and giltwood games table produced by T.G Seddon (cabinet maker for the queen).
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1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Burl
A George II Mahogany Card Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The oblong hinged top with outset rounded corners opening to a baize lined playing surface inset with counter wells, above a conforming frieze fitted with a small drawer, raised on s...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany Card Table of a Beautiful Color and Patina Circa 1785
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An elegant Sheraton mahogany card table with rosewood cross banding and boxwood and ebony inlays and stringing; lovely figured timber, colour and patina circa 1785.
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Painted Art Nouveau Table, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pretty painted wooden table, with a carved apron in the Art Nouveau style. The colour is grey-blue.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique English 18th Century George II Mahogany Two Tier Card Table
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and most elegant George II period two tier mahogany card table. The rounded rectangular top opens to reveal a baize, lined interior with guinea wells and places for candlestic...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Card Table Demi Lune Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr walnut Demi Lune Card Table.
This Card Table Stands upon Shaped Legs with Boldy Carved Ball and Claw Feet.
Circa 1920
The Top of The Legs Having Carved Leaves e...
Category
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Games Table by T & G Seddon
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine quality William IV rosewood card table stamped T & G Seddon with moulded edge and swivel top, silhouette end supports and raised on turned legs with castors. The legs pull in ...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century George III Inlaid & Hand Painted Satinwood Card Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century George III inlaid and hand painted satinwood card table with bell-drop flower decorations to the tapering front legs, folate and garlands to the apron, and a classical c...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Petals Table Inlay in Jaisalmer Stone Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Available Size:
18"x18"x18"H
The Petals table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes, mother of pearl and other semi precious stones are ...
Category
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Sandstone
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Mid-18th Century George III Mahogany Folding Card Table
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A George III mahogany folding card table, circa 1760, the moulded top opening to a baize lined interior, the blind fretwork decorated friez...
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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Baize, Mahogany
$4,315 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Style Mahogany Galleried and Glass Top Inset Tea Table / Silver Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Style Mahogany Galleried and Glass Top Tea Table or Silver Table in great vintage condition. Measures 20" in width, 28" in depth and 2...
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Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Tea Table, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style occasional side table or tea table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with parquetry top.
Measures: 25.75" W x 25...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Oak
Black Glass Shelves, Rough Oval Beige Stone Side Table Signed by Frédéric Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoique stole side table signed by Frédéric Saulou
Materials: Ornemental stone, grey glass, metal.
Dimensions : H 65 x 43 x 30 cm.
Weight : about 60 kg
Limited edition : 1 / 8
"Wh...
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2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Italian Tea Cart with Mirrored Shelves, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian tea cart with rose colored mirrored shelves and removable tray.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Card Table
Located in London, GB
This fine antique table is crafted in the Louis XV style, which is synonymous with grace, elegance and exuberance of design. Made from luxurious materials and exhibiting fine marquet...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table with a fine quality figured rosewood top that lifts up and smiles to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze suppo...
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19th Century William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Faux Bamboo Art Nouveau Tea Table, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau faux bamboo tea table.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Lacquered wood with brass handle on the drawer.
In good orig...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,089 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
White Solid Wood Cloud Style Coffee Table with 3 Brass Feet, Made in Italy, JF
Located in Guazzora, IT
This modern "nuvola" coffee table brings a touch of Italian design to your living space.
Handcrafted in Italy, this coffee table features a unique cloud-shaped top in solid white w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique circa 1860 Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column Leg Fold over Card Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1860 Victorian fold over card table with Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column legs
A good looking well m...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$3,021 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century Restored Czech Oak Bauhaus Table by Vichr a Spol, Chrome, 1940s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Table
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1940-1949.
Material: Oak and chrome
Source: Czechia.
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Chrome
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
Category
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Italian mid-century modern coffee tables in bamboo and aluminum, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee tables in bamboo and aluminum, 1960s
Set of four round coffee tables. The round top is made of aluminium, the structure is made of finely woven bamb...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Aluminum
French Art Deco Game Table, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Unique Art Deco game table from a French ocean liner with an opening top. Under the lid you can find a storage space and four sliding ashtray or glass holders.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
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.
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