Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Steel
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pewter, Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1910s Sheraton Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Sandstone
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Granite, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Pewter
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1920s Swedish Other Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
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.