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Card Tables and Tea Tables For Sale
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Tea Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality 18th Century, Chippendale Period, Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Tea Table, Retaining Exceptional Colour & Patina Throughout, The Shaped Foldover Top With Ex...
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,655 Sale Price
30% Off
Exceptional 19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Tray Top Table by François Linke
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Louis XV Style
Two-Tier Table à Thé
By François Linke. Index no. 610
The serpentine dual-handled upper-tier with removable glazed tray suppo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Beautifully Carved English George III Period Mahogany Tea Table.
This fine table opens on a single gate leg mechanism, meaning that one of the back legs swings out of the table fr...
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18th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Square Table by Charlotte Perriand for 'Les Arcs', France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Square table by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort in France, embodying the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern dining. This table features a square pine table top gracef...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee table mid century 50s - 70s in blue with marble top
Located in Greven, DE
Coffee table made of solid oak and marble from around the 1960s from Germany. The table is painted in a delicate blue and is in good condition.
Height: 70cm
Width: 60cm
Depth: 60cm
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
Regency Pair of Card Tables with Matching Sofa Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare and fine set of Regency drawing room furniture comprising a pair of card tables and matching sofa table: made in figured mahogany; the tops ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$29,420 / set
Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant tea table with an unusually shaped top, having a raised and scalloped carved edge, resting on a baluster column carved with foliate design and supported by three cabriole leg...
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19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hollywood Regency Ebony Game, Card Table, Louis XVI Style, Bronze Mounted
Located in Manhasset, NY
This exquisite Hollywood Regency style ebony game or card table is a stunning blend of style and functionality. One side features a beautifully finished checkerboard top, perfect for...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Card Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany fold-over card table, the shaped and moulded top raised over frieze with carved gadroon motif supported on cabriole leg with foliate motif on k...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique circa 1860 Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column Leg Fold over Card Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1860 Victorian fold over card table with Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column legs
A good looking well m...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,979 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian mid-century modern coffee table with marble top, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee table with marble top, 1950s
Coffee table with rectangular marble top with rounded corners. The structure is made of metal. The structure is in blac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century George III Inlaid & Hand Painted Satinwood Card Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century George III inlaid and hand painted satinwood card table with bell-drop flower decorations to the tapering front legs, folate and garlands to the apron, and a classical c...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Satinwood
A Liberty of London Style Eastern Decorative Tea Table With Removable Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Traditional Liberty of London Style Hand Crafted Middle Eastern Folding Tea Table With Removable Brass Circular Tray, Decorated With A Etched Repeating Pattern To Base.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Continental Centre Table, End or Card Table, Bronze Feet
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Italian Continental Centre Table, End or Card Table, Bronze Feet
Regal Mahogany and Macassar Ebony Circular Centre, Card or Hall Table with intricate starburst inlaid top, sitting on ebonized and gilded stand, raised on solid gilt bronze claw feet...
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Late 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Bookmatched Pedestal Quadfeet Tea Table
Located in Germantown, MD
George III Mahogany Bookmatched Pedestal Quad snake feet Tea Table. Measures 24" in with, 24" in depth and 25.5"
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Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Game Table with Claw-Foot
Located in Marbella, ES
English Mahogany Game Table with Claw-Foot
Category
Late 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louise Console Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles.
The curved legs and side rails of this exceptionally elegant table are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the table from thick sheets of copper or silver. Once the table is joined together, it is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting skin of copper or purest silver. The silver used was assayed at 96% purity, which exceeds the minimum standard for sterling of 92.5%. Brass, White Bronze, Antiqued bronze, Silver and Copper are the available options for the metal skin. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish.
Louise Console...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality Victorian burr walnut inlaid card table. The top swivels and folds over to reveal a a baise lined interior. Standing on elegantly turned legs decorate...
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19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italy Contemporary and Customizable Tea Table by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Italy Contemporary tea table in green lacquer with ubatuba granite top (Ø80 cm)
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes an...
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2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Lacquer
George II Walnut Carved Games / Card Table
Located in Dallas, TX
George II carved walnut card/games table that doubles as a side table when not in use. The fold over outset shaped top opens to reveal a baize lined playing surface with candle stand...
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18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Baize, Walnut
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
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2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single centre drawer stamped Jansen. Pull outs measure 15.5 x 9 inches each.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,777 Sale Price
55% Off
Pair of 18th-19th Century Georgian Compatible Card / Game or Flip Top Tables
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of late 18th or early 19th century Georgian compatible card / game or flip top tables. One with a single drawer and tapestry or Needlepoint table top showing a card game flanked...
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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
$12,000 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut card/side table having a quality burr walnut serpentine shaped swizzle top with a thumb moulded edge opening to reveal a baize interior, serpent...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Card Games Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry games table in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1860 in date.
It is made of beautiful flame mahogany and satinwood with elegant satinwood inlaid and penwork floral and foliate decoration of ribbons, bellfowers and garlands..
The shaped hinged top opens to reveal a fabulous green baize lined gaming interior for playing cards, above a frieze fitted with a drawer and decorated by a beautiful classical urn. The table is raised on elegant square tapering legs terminating in spade feet.
It is an elegant piece which will enhance a special room in your home.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 74 x Width 89 x Depth 48
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches
Marquetry
is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.
The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique.
Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs.
Edwards & Roberts
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Modern Coffee Table in Purple Murano Glass with Brass Trim and Legs Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This modern purple Murano glass coffee table with brass trim is a striking piece that embodies Italian craftsmanship.
The purple glass top features several shades of the same color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
Oriental Asian Hardwood Tea Table with Set of Four Seats
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Oriental Asian hardwood tea table with four seats.
We have lightly restored this by cleaning it, hand ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Hardwood
George III Period Mahogany and Satinwood Card Table
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany and fiddle-back mahogany card table having boxwood and ebony strung and satinwood crossbanded D-shaped top above boxwood strung pane...
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18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Carved French Games Table with Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century carved French games table with leather top, circa 1920
Beautiful games table with a leather top, four corner folding cup holders and a single drawer on each sid...
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Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
Magnolia Table Inlay in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the beautiful blossom of Magnolia flowers this modern design and patterns are shown here in Agra white marble inlayed with semi-precious...
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century English Rosewood Card Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Excellent 19th Century English Brass Inlaid Rosewood Card Table.
Veneered throughout in rosewood of excellent quality and figure, the piece has four hipped, sabre legs which join...
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19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Directoire Card Table, 1800-10, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
This French Directoire card table dates back to around 1800-10, It has a pretty mahogany veneer. The table stands on four pointed legs. The top can be folded out and rests on the pul...
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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table, Irish Circa 1750
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action card table, Circa 1750
A very good Irish concertina action card table standing on bold carved l...
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18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful bar cart of Aldo Tura in lacquered brown goatskin with two removable trays.
This serving cart was executed, circa 1960 in a brown parchment with brass and rubber wheels an...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Constantine Action Ball & Claw Game Table C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Constantine action game table with the original decorative linen playing surface, flanking outset corners, inte...
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
Chess Console Table, Louis XVI Style, Game Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chess and card table in Louis XVI style from the 19th century.
When closed, we see a console table standing on long pointed legs and in brass sabots.
The top is divided into...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gold Aluminum Bar Trolley by Werkenswurf Sihlmetall, Zwitserland, 1970s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mid century gold aluminum bar cart serving trolley by Werksentwurf Sihlmetall, Switzerland 1970s
If you're looking for a vintage bar trolley that will a...
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1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top 'Rhythm' Game Table by Lane
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an marble x walnut base by Lane' Rhythm series c1960s. Perfect for large rooms, this piece brings a bit of every era we're currently experien...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Thomas Chippendale Fret Work Carved Silver Tea Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Thomas Chippendale style, Fret work carved, occasional silver tea table in Mahogany
This table is stunning, I would say mid to la...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,272 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century George III Antique Chippendale Mahogany Carved Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century George III antique Chippendale mahogany carved card/side table having a lovely fold over top with a charming quality carved edge opening to reveal a green baize interior...
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Other
Antique Original Hepplewhite Outstanding Quality Carved Mahogany Card Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III original Hepplewhite outstanding quality carved mahogany card table having a lovely figured mahogany serpentine shaped hinged top opening to reveal a green baize i...
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18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Other
Antique English 18th Century George II Mahogany Two Tier Card Table
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and most elegant George II period two tier mahogany card table. The rounded rectangular top opens to reveal a baize, lined interior with guinea wells and places for candlestic...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Card Table
By Adams
Located in Huntington, NY
Mahogany card table.
The serpentine-fronted top with canted corners opening to a baize-lined gaming surface
above the square tapering canted legs carved with a oval paterae.
I...
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Late 18th Century English Adam Style Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Tea Cart, Birch, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, glass and metal tea cart or bar cart designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H x 33.5"W x 20.375"D
A...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Late 18th Century Mahogany Card Table with a Segmented Top
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Sheraton period well figured mahogany demi-lune card table having segmented, tulipwood crossbanded top with satinwood fan inlaid panel, supported on 'stop fluted'...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Teak End Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Coffee table with stamp of authenticity.
...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Rosewood Envelope Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Envelope Card Table with line lay throughout. With a fitted mahogany lined drawer, brass handles raised upon square tapering legs with undertier and c...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Items have been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Teak
$628 / set
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...
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2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Console with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl Legs & 2 Organic-Shaped Massive Oak Tops
Located in Cairo, EG
Console with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl/ Nacre Legs & 2 Organic-Shaped Oak Tops
Contrasting lines and materials are what make our OPPOSITES ATTRACT console so special. The double cu...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Louis XV Style Tea Table in Mahogany with Two Trays, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style tea table in mahogany with two overlapped scalloped trays, each standing on four cabriole legs. Removable upper tray.
Lacquer decor with a black background and gilt C...
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Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Marquetry and Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Two-Tier Tea Table after F. Linke
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous 20th Century French Marquetry and Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Two-Tier Tea Table. The upper and lower tiers are both circular in shape and connected by four undulating suppor...
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20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 20th Century French Mahogany Tea Table with Serving Tray.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unique Antique Early 20th Century French Mahogany Tea Table with Serving Tray.
23 1/4" Diameter Top
29 3/4" x 29 3/4" at middle with leaves down.
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Early 20th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Contemporary Sculptural Coffee Table, XL, Burgundy, Handcrafted, Tellurico
By Tellurico
Located in Eindhoven, NL
The XL Coffee Table is a sculptural centrepiece from Tellurico’s Ollain Collection, a series exploring the translation of traditional Italian craftsman...
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Composition
$4,332 Sale Price
20% Off
Matching Pair of Benjamin Ferber Mahogany Card Tables
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice matching pair of Mahogany inlay Hepplewhite style card tables signed by Benjamin Ferber. Very good original condition with minor surface imperfections mainly on the insid...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Ormolu Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted tea table attributed to Paul Sormani
French, Late 19th Century
Height 94cm, width 88cm, depth 55cm
Traditionally used ...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Mahogany Demi-Lune Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of late 18th century Irish George III card tables, constructed in mahogany with crossbanded in satinwood, shaped in demilune outline with moulded frieze and fluted and ri...
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Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Edwardian Card Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian card table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is superb and this is a lovely, petite size...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Envelope Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood inlaid envelope card table, remaining in very good condition for its age.
Measures: Width: 53cm Depth: 53cm Height: 73cm.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Refectory Extending Dining Dinette Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Swedish Mid-Century Modern burl wood refectory extending dining dinette table.
Exceptional burl wood pattern. Table extends to 81''.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
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.
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