Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Paint
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Crystal, Steel
1990s Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze
18th Century British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Steel
1760s German Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry, Elm, Walnut
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Ormolu
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Teak
2010s American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
1760s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood, Birch
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
19th Century Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1740s Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Steel
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
1880s British Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1880s British Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1980s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Glass
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.





