Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Jacobean Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rope, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century North American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1990s American Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1970s American American Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Formica, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hickory
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale 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.