Card Tables and Tea Tables
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Plastic
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1890s British Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Wood
1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
1950s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Leather
1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century American British Colonial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1980s French High Victorian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
1720s French Régence Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Chinese Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1770s Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Pine
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Agra Card Tables and Tea Tables
Sandstone
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
1810s Russian Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather
20th Century British 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.