Card Tables and Tea Tables
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Early 1900s English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Nickel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s French Other Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Metal
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century English Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1910s Adam Style Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Serpentine, Ormolu, Brass
1930s African Islamic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Fruitwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1980s Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1990s Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic
1940s American American Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Goatskin, Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
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.