Card Tables and Tea Tables
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Smoked Glass, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
1970s French Other Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Federal Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Goatskin, Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Lucite
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rope, Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s American American Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s American Jacobean Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Crystal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
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.