Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 20th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Plastic
20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Spanish Islamic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1980s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Teak
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1920s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Lacquer
1990s American Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm, Burl
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
1950s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Steel
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century English Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century Chinese Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Oak, Teak
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 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.