Card Tables and Tea Tables
18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
18th Century British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1820s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Faux Bamboo
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1810s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood, Birch
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1760s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
1820s Bajan Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood
1790s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Crystal, Brass
1820s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paint
1770s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1780s Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Tulipwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1920s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Early 2000s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
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.