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Card Tables and Tea Tables For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Early 20th Century
Date Palm Side Table In Agra Grey Stone Handcrafted in India
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the temple carvings in and around Udaipur, Stephanie Odegard designed this unique side table using locally available stones. The arrangement of the carved leaf motif resembles the leaf arrangement over the bark of a date palm...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Mehrab Table in Brass Clad Over Wood Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Mehraab element of Indian architecture, this simple design from Stephane Odegard's Udaipur Atelier, uses hammered brass clad mehraab on a hexagonal Mango wood table. Mehraab Table...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and exotic wood game table signed by Louis Majorelle. The tabletop is decorated with large leaves and stems. Stylized with fine marquetry side a...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Ci" Carrara Marble and Solid Wood Coffee Table by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ci" is a coffee table, designed by Naoto Fukasawa and manufactured by Driade, featuring a rounded Carrara marble top and an ebonized European ash or natural mahogany frame. Indoor u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Jahangir II Side Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand-carved side ...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Table with Pedestal Polished Stainless Steel Top Vetrite Color on Demand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

XL, Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Burgundy, Functional Sculpture
Located in Eindhoven, NL
“Ollain” is the latest collection from Tellurico. The first part of the series was launched in November 2020 and it was composed of three sides tables: S, M and L. In January 2021, the family grew, and a new object has been added to the collection. The XL Coffee Table...
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Composition

Tea Table in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Tea table in brushed and anodized aluminum plate and CNC milled bar. Made of milled 3/8 inch thick aluminum plate with 1 and 1/4 inch diameter CNC-cut aluminum legs that screw into t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Jahangir II Side Table in Black Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand carved side ...
Category

2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Jour Jali Oval Table in Rainbow Teak-wood Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu created a unique collection of hand carved side table. Solid blocks of marble are hollowed out and hand carved into low elegant tables through which light and air pass with ease. The intricate jali patterns are first traced onto the surface of the stone. Craftsmen then hand chisel and form hundreds of intricate, interlocking patterns in each piece before the tables are polished by hand. Jour Jali Oval Table in Rainbow Teak...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Bar Table 'DING' Made of Concrete and Aluminum 'Black'
Located in Paris, FR
'DING' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base is in concrete and the structure and to top in aluminum (black or white). by Bentu desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum

Oslo Round Dining Table by Studio Moe in American Ash
Located in Portland, OR
Begin your day with clarity. The clean modern lines of our handcrafted Oslo round dining table will bring focused attention and ambience to your kitchen nook...
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2010s American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ash

Custom Modern Round Black Oak Dining Table by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Round black oak dining table with bottle neck base. Encompassing minimalism and a blend of modern and transitional reference. With its graceful...
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2010s Canadian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Mahogany Envelope Card Table
Located in Copenhagen, K
This Edwardian mahogany envelope card table, circa 1900 is a very unique design with a beautifully figured top with crosssbanded satinwood edge. Th...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Table, Card Table, Breakfast Table, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
A versatile hardwood table that can be used as a card table, breakfast or apartment sized dining table. Modern styling, hand made out of hardwood and sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Jahangir Side Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand-carved side table. Solid blocks of marble are hand-carved into low elegant tables before they are polished by hand. The contrast between the elegant inline of the mehrab with the clean and solid outline is the most striking feature of this design. Jahangir Side Table...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Jahangir Side Table in Katni Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand carved side table. Solid blocks of marble are hand carved into low elegant tables before they are polished by hand. The contrast between the elegant inline of the mehrab with the clean and solid outline is the most striking feature of this design. Jahangir Side Table...
Category

2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Petals Table Inlay in Jaisalmer Stone Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The petals table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes, mother of pearl and other semi precious stones are carefully inlaid into the base ...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Contemporary Black Marble 8 Players Poker Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Unootto reinterprets the traditional professional poker table, making the A-game stylish and sophisticated. This one-of-a-kind octagonal poker table features a unique low-iron glass top edge supported by an inner black marble top, finished off with an Alcantara playing surface. The table is supported by chrome finish metal legs, which make this jewel of Italian design even more brilliant. The table is designed to accommodate up to 8 players with the option of adjusting the number of players with removable leather...
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2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Tea Table in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Tea table in brushed and anodized aluminum plate and CNC milled bar. Made of milled 3/8 inch thick aluminum plate with 1 and 1/4 inch diameter CNC-cut aluminum legs that screw into t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Jour Jali Round Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu created a unique collection of hand carved...
Category

2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Table Pedestal Polish Stainless Steel Custom Lettering Laser Engrave Top Vetrite
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tea Table in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Tea table in brushed and anodized aluminum plate and CNC milled bar. Made of milled 3/8 inch thick aluminum plate with 1 and 1/4 inch diameter CNC-cut aluminum legs that screw into t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Louise Console Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. The curved legs and side rails of this exceptionally elegant table are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the table from thick sheets of copper or silver. Once the table is joined together, it is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting skin of copper or purest silver. The silver used was assayed at 96% purity, which exceeds the minimum standard for sterling of 92.5%. Brass, White Bronze, Antiqued bronze, Silver and Copper are the available options for the metal skin. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish. Louise Console...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Pedestal Polish Stainless Steel Custom Lettering Laser Engrave Top Vetrite
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Baroque Style Rectangular Occasional Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular antique occasional table, Circa 1900 France
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Jahangir II Side Table in Black Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant architectural element, namely the mehrabs, he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created this unique hand carved side ...
Category

2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Jour Jali Oval Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu created ...
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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Jour Block Table in Black Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
While inspecting the works in one of her workshop's, Stephanie Odegard encountered these beautiful blocks of black marble with exceptional grains in them and reserved them to not be carved as the Jali...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Restored Chrome Round Macassar Bauhaus Table, Mücke-Melder, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus chrome table. Completely restored to the high gloss. Style: Bauhaus. Maker: Mücke - Melder Period: 1930-1939. Material: Macassar and Chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia....
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary 8 Players Wood & Glass Poker Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Unootto is the reinterpretation of the traditional professional poker table, making the A-game stylish and sophisticated. This one-of-a-kind octagonal poker table features a unique low-iron glass top edge supported by an inner ashwood tabletop, finished off with an Alcantara playing surface. The table is supported by chrome finish metal legs, which make this jewel of Italian design even more brilliant. Unootto is designed to accommodate up to 8 players with the option of adjusting the number of players with the removable leather armrests which are available as an additional accessory set. The table is designed to accommodate up to 8 players with the option of adjusting the number of players with removable leather armrests available upon request as an accessory add-on. Product Details: Glass outer edge: Transparent Metal components/legs: Chrome This table is exclusively 100% made in Italy and sourced from the highest quality materials. *This item is shipped flat-packed and requires assembly on-site. All assembly instructions are included in the crate upon shipping* **Accessories are not included but available upon request** - Custom poker chip game set with leather box, dice, and dealer - 8 genuine leather armrests - Bespoke leather cup...
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2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Chrome

Lift Table, Steel, Glass, Wood, Lighting, Elevate, Ships Wheel, Custom, Semigood
Located in Issaquah, WA
A culmination of steel, wood and glass make for one of the most incredible conference tables ever constructed. This table features under lighting and power outlets under each wing of the table. These features can be optimized per your requirements. The lift table was a private commission, designed and built for Howard S...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Upholstered Leather Table Customizable
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Modern 8 Player Poker Table With Marble Details by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Unootto reinterprets the traditional professional poker table, making the A-game stylish and sophisticated. This one-of-a-kind octagonal poker table features a unique low-iron glass top edge supported by an inner white marble top, finished off with an Alcantara playing surface. The table is supported by chrome finish metal legs, which make this jewel of Italian design even more brilliant. The table is designed to accommodate up to 8 players with the option of adjusting the number of players with removable leather armrests available upon request as an accessory add-on. Product Details: Marble inner top frame: Bianco di Carrara Glass outer edge: Transparent Alcantara playing surface: Pearl Metal components/legs: Chrome This table is exclusively 100% made in Italy and sourced from the highest quality of materials. *This item is shipped flat packed and requires assembly on site. All assembly instructions are included in crate* **Accessories are not included but available upon request** - Custom poker chip game set with leather box, dice, and dealer - 8 genuine leather armrests - Bespoke leather cup...
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2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Moissonnier Reversible Games or Card Table, France, 20th Century
By Moissonnier
Located in Skanninge, SE
A wonderful card or games table by the French firm Moissonnier. Fully stamped with manufacturer mark, see images. The top is reversible, with a red leather top and also a black pai...
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Jour Jali Oval Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu created...
Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Custom English Walnut Double Flip Game Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Walnut burl game table with double flip-top. First fold exposes a tooled leather card playing surface with carved out corner guinea cups. The second fold reveals inlaid boards for ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italy Contemporary and Customizable Tea Table by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Italy Contemporary tea table in green lacquer with ubatuba granite top (Ø80 cm) Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes an...
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2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Palms Table in Green Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The Palms table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes, mother of pearl and other semi precious stones are carefully inlaid into the base s...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Jour Jali Oval Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Available Sizes: 20"x08"x18"H 17"x08"x18"H 16"x08"x16"H 25"x10"x18"H Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the ren...
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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Jour Geometric Jali Side Table in Black Marble by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “Geometric jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has c...
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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Dining Table, 8 Seat, Custom, Walnut, Modern, Rift Hardwood, Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
A versatile hardwood table that can be used as a card table, breakfast or apartment sized dining table. Modern styling, handmade out of hardwood and shown here in walnut. Perfect for...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XV Style Tea Table in Mahogany with Two Trays, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style tea table in mahogany with two overlapped scalloped trays, each standing on four cabriole legs. Removable upper tray. Lacquer decor with a black background and gilt C...
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Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

21st Century Knox Nightstand Negro Marquina and Ochiro Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Having in mind that Knox’s vaults are virtually impossible to get into and also because of its complexity, Porus Studio designed this Mid-Century Modern piece of furniture so that yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Isabelle Azema Murmure table in Tinted Beechwood
Located in Paris, FR
"Murmure" coffee table by Isabelle Azema : A low table with a loosely shaped surface constructed by various pieces of tinted beechwood. The table stands on four legs turned in differ...
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2010s French Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Beech

Visionnaire Gorgona Low Table in Polyurethane Resin by Alessandro La Spada
Located in Bologna, IT
Structure in rigid polyurethane resin with base in solid wood. Catalytic lacquered, half-glossy finishing. Shiny RAL 7038 lacquered finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Resin

21 st Century - Console Bridge legs red - Pewter Glass Bronze Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze legs made to order, with desired patina finish. Top in stock: This contemporary table is a unique piece, created by Xavier Lavergne and made of melted pewter with Venice Muran...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Pewter, Bronze

21 st Century - Console Bridge legs Scales - Pewter Bronze Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Made to order: This contemporary table is a unique piece, created by Xavier Lavergne and made of melted pewter with scales design, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Low Rectangular Table in White Bronze Clad Over MDF by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Shown in hammered copper. A perfect drinks table by Alison Spear for Stephanie Odegard. Available in Smooth copper with nailhead grid, Smooth white bronze, Smooth white bronze with n...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Louise Card Table Metal Clad Over Teakwood Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale style. The curved legs and side rails of this exceptionally elegant table are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern-makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the table from thick sheets of copper or silver. Once the table is joined together, it is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting skin of copper or purest silver. The silver used was assayed at 96% purity, which exceeds the minimum standard for sterling of 92.5%. White Bronze, Antiqued Bronze, Brass, Silver and Copper available options of th metal skin. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish. Louise Card Table...
Category

2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Dama Contemporary and Customizable Card Table with Inserted Marketed Chessboard
Located in PT
Contemporary card table in laurel wood with inserted marketed chessboard by Luísa Peixoto. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL color...
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2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze

21 st Century - Console Bridge legs Sun - Pewter brass Bronze Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze legs made to order, with desired patina finish. Top in stock: This contemporary table is a unique piece, created by Xavier Lavergne and made of melted pewter with brass grains...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter, Brass

21st Century Filippo Feroldi Brass Table 130 Glass Top Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Filippo Feroldi brass table 130 back-colored glass top various colors designed by Filippo Feroldi for Purho and Colleoni Arte, Holo 130 is characterized by small dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

21 st Century - Console Bridge legs blue - Pewter Glass Bronze Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze legs made to order, with desired patina finish. Top in stock: This contemporary table is a unique piece, created by Xavier Lavergne and made of melted pewter with Venice Muran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Jour Geometric Jali Side Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “Geometric jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created a unique collection ...
Category

2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

21 st Century - Console Bridge legs green - Pewter Glass Bronze Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze legs made to order, with desired patina finish. Top in stock: This contemporary table is a unique piece, created by Xavier Lavergne and made of melted pewter with Venice Muran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Jour Jali Square Table in White Marble by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegar
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the elegant pierced marble “jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India, the renowned designer Paul Mathieu has crea...
Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Petals Table Inlay in Jaisalmer Stone Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Available Size: 18"x18"x18"H The Petals table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes, mother of pearl and other semi precious stones are ...
Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Sandstone

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 tablesfurniture 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.

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