Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl, Paint
19th Century American George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
1830s Adam Style Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint, Paper
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Cherry
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1830s British William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Baroque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1920s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Plastic
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1760s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm, Burl
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Irish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
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.





