Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
20th Century English Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Rosewood, Satinwood
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1870s French Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1740s English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1770s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Art Glass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine, Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Mid-18th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Walnut
19th Century Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1760s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rope, Glass
Early 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Lacquer
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Canadian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 20th Century North American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
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.