Card Tables and Tea Tables
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1930s Scottish Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pine
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
1980s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1880s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 19th Century American Classical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Nutwood
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1880s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1870s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1890s English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Fabric, Mahogany, Burl
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1820s Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century European Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1760s Scottish Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1790s Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Boxwood
Early 19th Century Dutch George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Ebony, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Leather
1880s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1820s Russian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
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.