Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Irish William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
20th Century English Japonisme Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1980s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1720s French Régence Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1870s Unknown Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
1760s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1880s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Quartz, Stone, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Metal, Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
18th Century and Earlier British George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1780s Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1780s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Crystal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, 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.





