Card Tables and Tea Tables
1950s Italian French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1880s British Anglo-Japanese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1790s Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1910s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1880s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Copper
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Country Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1830s British William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1820s Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Brass
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ash, Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s Slovak Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1790s British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
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.