Card Tables and Tea Tables
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Resin
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Shell, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1860s French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s Italian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s European Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Oak
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1880s British Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Art Glass
19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Indian Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Giltwood
20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
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.





