Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Felt, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1910s Adam Style Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Padouk
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Fir
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bentwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
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.