Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Bronze
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Satinwood, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1970s American American Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel, Metal
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Leather
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century French Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker
1970s American Jacobean Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
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.