Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Yew
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Pewter
19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Irish William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Burl
1880s English Chinoiserie Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Mahogany
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood, Ash
1880s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Rosewood
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century European Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Leather
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
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.