Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Laminate, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Rosewood, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
1820s Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1890s English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Fabric, Mahogany, Burl
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
2010s Czech Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl
1980s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Satinwood, Giltwood
18th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Boxwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Travertine
Late 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Holly
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Limestone, Brass
1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Metal
1970s Swiss Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Slate
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak, Leather
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Granite
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo
19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone
18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Walnut
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.