Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Burl
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1930s African Islamic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Fruitwood
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Metal, Silver Leaf
1930s English Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1990s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Amboyna
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Petrified Wood
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 2000s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
1880s Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Lucite
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Granite
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1830s Adam Style Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Sandstone
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
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.