Card Tables and Tea Tables
1820s Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1820s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Formica, Hardwood
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
Early 19th Century American Classical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint, Paper
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Burl
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1860s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Hardwood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf, Iron
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
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.