Card Tables and Tea Tables
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Lucite
1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1870s French Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Shell, Hardwood
1760s Dutch Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pearwood, Walnut, Yew
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wicker
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paint
2010s French Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Yew
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Altuglas
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Kingwood
Early 2000s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
18th Century Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Yew
1890s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1860s English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Upholstery
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1890s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
1920s Revival Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stoneware
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1710s English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Metal, Silver Leaf
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Metal
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1930s African Islamic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Fruitwood
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.