Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Travertine
20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Cypress
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Marble, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Walnut
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Iron
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Shell, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Laminate
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Metal
1970s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Paint
Early 20th Century Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Bronze
1990s Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
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.