Card Tables and Tea Tables
1870s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Marble, Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple, Walnut
1820s Russian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Islamic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Ormolu
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1820s American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Cypress
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1780s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood, Mahogany
20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze
1790s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Rattan
18th Century and Earlier British George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
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.