Card Tables and Tea Tables
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 American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
1830s North American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Vermeil
1890s European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
1970s American Jacobean Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1810s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood, Birch
1820s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Macassar
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
2010s Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1820s Bajan Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Brass
1770s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fir
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
2010s North American Shaker Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Parchment Paper
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Cherry
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1810s American Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
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.