Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1830s North American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s Bohemian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple, Walnut
1760s Scottish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
20th Century Unknown Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1880s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paper
19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s North American Shaker Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Rosewood
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s French Romantic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
1740s Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
Late 18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
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.