Card Tables and Tea Tables
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
Late 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch, Rubber
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Brass
Early 2000s Islamic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Tin
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1720s English George I Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
2010s Lithuanian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cane, Oak, Teak
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Amboyna
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Quartz, Steel
Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Yew
Late 20th Century Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Padouk
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
1760s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Formica
2010s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Concrete, Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Yew
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Lucite
Late 20th Century French Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Paint
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wicker, Reed, Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
18th Century European Jacobean Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
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.