Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Oak
1740s English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
20th Century Unknown Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Iron
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Early 20th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1790s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl, Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Yew
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rope, Glass
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
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.





