Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood
Late 18th Century Irish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hickory
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faience, Mahogany
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1670s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1780s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century American Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Pine
1780s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Sycamore, Tulipwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
19th Century Irish William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Other
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
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.