Card Tables and Tea Tables
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Card Tables and Tea Tables
Reed, Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Slate
18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1670s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1880s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paper
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1930s French Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1770s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1780s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1820s Unknown Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hickory
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood, Mahogany
1810s Russian Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Rattan
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1820s Russian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1870s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Delft, Paint, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1830s English George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
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.





