Card Tables and Tea Tables
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Unknown French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
1750s George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Iron
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1860s French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Baroque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1760s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1710s English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Plastic
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
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.