Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mid-20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Oak, Teak
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Chrome
1980s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1850s Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Amboyna
Early 19th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
2010s American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Rosewood, Satinwood
1970s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
19th Century Canadian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pine, Paint
1830s North American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rubber, Birch
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1740s English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Rosewood
Early 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
1930s African Islamic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Fruitwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Majolica, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1820s American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Rattan
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.





