Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s Czech Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Clay
2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1780s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl, Paint
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Travertine, Chrome
1760s Scottish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
Early 19th Century American Classical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Nutwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 20th Century Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Ebony, Maple, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1780s Scottish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Travertine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
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.