Card Tables and Tea Tables
1860s French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Cherry
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Baroque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Hardwood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Steel
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Vermeil
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century European Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Late 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1810s American Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
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.