Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Jacobean Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
Late 20th Century American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Lacquer
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf, Iron
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Danish Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Chrome
Early 20th Century Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl, Mahogany
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1980s American Federal Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
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.