Card Tables and Tea Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1820s Chinese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Petrified Wood
1880s Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Carrara Marble
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Lucite
1810s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
1760s American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1750s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1870s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Crystal
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
1670s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s French Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Nutwood
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm, Oak, Burl
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
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.