Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1830s English George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
18th Century English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1870s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1970s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Sycamore, Satinwood
1850s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Walnut
Early 19th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1830s French George IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry, Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1720s English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1760s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Boxwood
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Dutch George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1980s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
18th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Wood
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.