Card Tables and Tea Tables
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Irish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stainless Steel
1880s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paper
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine, Giltwood
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1740s European George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rope, Glass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
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
18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century European Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
1830s English George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Walnut
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Glass, Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Shell, Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Laminate
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Tortoise Shell
1970s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1760s German Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry, Elm, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Cherry
1820s Bajan Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet 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.