Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rope, Glass
1780s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Composition
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1940s American American Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Lacquer
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
18th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Goatskin, Fabric, Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
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.