Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1920s Louis Philippe Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1790s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
1930s English Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1910s Adam Style Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
1790s English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1930s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Boxwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
18th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Majolica, Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
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.