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18th Century Mahogany Tea or Side Table
Located in Stutton, GB
18th century mahogany tea/side table, having a lovely shaped top, drawer to the frieze original
Category

Antique 18th Century European George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Tea or Side Table
18th Century Mahogany Tea or Side Table

18th Century Mahogany Tea or Side Table

$3,128
An 18th Century Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Inlay Tea Table
Located in New York, NY
An 18th Century Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Inlay Tea Table
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

An 18th Century Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Inlay Tea Table
An 18th Century Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Inlay Tea Table

An 18th Century Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Inlay Tea Table

$5,600
18th. Century Swedish Baroque Tilt Tea Table
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Baroque Tea Table with tilt top. Top with pie crust edge, carved from one piece of wood
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Pine

18th. Century Swedish Baroque Tilt Tea Table
18th. Century Swedish Baroque Tilt Tea Table

18th. Century Swedish Baroque Tilt Tea Table

$8,400
18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
From any angle just a lovely table. Though it looks very English in form, I believe it is
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table
18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table

18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table

$7,900
18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Louisville, KY
round top raised on a bird cage over a turned column and three cabriole legs ending with pad feet and casters.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table
18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table

$1,200
18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century English mahogany tea table, circa 1760.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1760
18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1760

18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1760

$3,675
18th century French Louis 15th walnut tea table
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century French walnut Louis 15th tea table, circa 1790
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th century French Louis 15th walnut tea table
18th century French Louis 15th walnut tea table

18th century French Louis 15th walnut tea table

$2,900
18th. Century Swedish Rococo Tray Top Tea Table
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and unusual tray top tea table. Sensual cabriole legs with "ball and claw" foot. Scraped
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th. Century Swedish Rococo Tray Top Tea Table
18th. Century Swedish Rococo Tray Top Tea Table

18th. Century Swedish Rococo Tray Top Tea Table

$8,600
18th Century Diminutive English Mahogany Fretwork Tea Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A diminutive mahogany fretwork teat table. The pierced fretwork gallery with thin molded top is
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Card Tables and Tea...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Diminutive English Mahogany Fretwork Tea Table
18th Century Diminutive English Mahogany Fretwork Tea Table

18th Century Diminutive English Mahogany Fretwork Tea Table

$14,500
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Louisville, KY
shaped top with a molded edge, over a blind fret carved frieze in the 'Chinese Chippendale' fashion; raised on similarly fret carved Marlboro legs with reticulated brackets.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Table
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Table

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Table

$5,500
18th Century George ii Period Demi Lune Tea Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
George II period oak demilune fold over tea table. A nice Provincial piece on graceful cabriole
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Ta...

Materials

Wood

18th Century George ii Period Demi Lune Tea Table
18th Century George ii Period Demi Lune Tea Table

18th Century George ii Period Demi Lune Tea Table

$2,950
18th Century Irish Georgian Tea or Silver Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous mahogany George II mahogany tea or silver table with tray top and frieze drawer. The
Category

Antique 1760s Irish Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Irish Georgian Tea or Silver Table
18th Century Irish Georgian Tea or Silver Table

18th Century Irish Georgian Tea or Silver Table

$4,250
18TH C ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE TEA TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
18th century English Queen Anne period ebonized tea table with cabriole leggs ending in pad feet
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

18TH C ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE TEA TABLE
18TH C ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE TEA TABLE

18TH C ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE TEA TABLE

$3,100
18th Century Fine Mahogany Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tea Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine mahogany tilt top pie crust tea table, the mahogany top having a very finely carved pie crust
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Fine Mahogany Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tea Table
18th Century Fine Mahogany Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tea Table

18th Century Fine Mahogany Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tea Table

$2,300
Tea Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming tea or game table; pull out drawer. Cabriole legs ending in hoof feet.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Tea Table
Tea Table

Tea Table

$4,900
18TH C QUEEN ANNE OAK TEA TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality Queen Anne period tea table in oak, with single frieze drawer, brass drawer pulls and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

18TH C QUEEN ANNE OAK TEA TABLE
18TH C QUEEN ANNE OAK TEA TABLE

18TH C QUEEN ANNE OAK TEA TABLE

$4,900
Swedish Tea Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very charming 18th century Swedish painted tea table with turned legs and stretcher base. Later
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Tea Table
Swedish Tea Table

Swedish Tea Table

$5,500
Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C
Located in New York, NY
George III mahogany tea table in the Chinese Chippendale taste (see his “Gentleman and Cabinet
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C
Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C

Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C

An 18th Century Game/Card Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th Century French Walnut Game Table Covered in Tapestry.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Card Tables and Tea Tables

An 18th Century Game/Card Table
An 18th Century Game/Card Table

An 18th Century Game/Card Table

$4,850
Pear Wood Tea Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th Century American pearwood pad foot tea table
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Pear Wood Tea Table
Pear Wood Tea Table

Pear Wood Tea Table

$4,500
Queen Anne Birdcage Tea Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Diminutive Queen Anne birdcage tea table in first surface. The table is constructed of walnut
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Queen Anne Birdcage Tea Table
Queen Anne Birdcage Tea Table

Queen Anne Birdcage Tea Table

$2,300
Chippendale Tilt-Top Tea Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chippendale cherry tilt-top tea table. The table is in good condition with a warm color and nice
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Chippendale Tilt-Top Tea Table
Chippendale Tilt-Top Tea Table

Chippendale Tilt-Top Tea Table

$975
English Japanned Tea Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
George II oak japanned gate leg tea table with hinged fold-over top, four tapering legs, one of
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

English Japanned Tea Table
English Japanned Tea Table

English Japanned Tea Table

$12,000
Queen Anne Tea Table
Located in Litchfield, CT
Queen Anne Tray Top Tea Table, English or Irish, ca. 1750-1765. The table has an applied
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Tea Table
Queen Anne Tea Table

Queen Anne Tea Table

$11,500
English Japanned Tea Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
George II oak japanned tea table with hinged fold-over top, four tapering legs, one of which swings
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

English Japanned Tea Table
English Japanned Tea Table

English Japanned Tea Table

TEA TABLE
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, GEORGE II, MAHOGANY TEA OR CENTER TABLE, THE MOLDED TOP OVER A COVED MOLDING
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

TEA TABLE

TEA TABLE

$9,800
Antique English Mahogany Tea Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 18th century English Georgian mahogany tea table.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Tea Table
Antique English Mahogany Tea Table

Antique English Mahogany Tea Table

$3,900
Country Swedish Tea Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This beautifully hand-crafted tea table with a retractable candlestand slide has all the earmarks
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Pine

Country Swedish Tea Table
Country Swedish Tea Table

Country Swedish Tea Table

$6,200
English Round Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Wells, ME
English round mahogany tea table with tripod base. It retains the original
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Round Mahogany Tea Table
English Round Mahogany Tea Table

English Round Mahogany Tea Table

$4,300
Georgian Tilt-top Round Tea Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian tilt-top round tea table with fluted column on raised carved cabrio legs.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgian Tilt-top Round Tea Table
Georgian Tilt-top Round Tea Table

Georgian Tilt-top Round Tea Table

$3,330
Tiled Tea Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful blue tea table with early mulberry and white tiles covering the top. Cabriole legs and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Pine

Tiled Tea Table
Tiled Tea Table

Tiled Tea Table

$14,500
18th Century Small Mahogany Card or Lamp Table
Located in Stutton, GB
18th century small mahogany card / lamp table, the back leg pulls out to support the hinged
Category

Antique 18th Century European Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Small Mahogany Card or Lamp Table
18th Century Small Mahogany Card or Lamp Table

18th Century Small Mahogany Card or Lamp Table

$1,485
New England Tilt Top Tea Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Very high quality Massachusetts tea table with a swirl fluted post and a tripod base. The
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

New England Tilt Top Tea Table
New England Tilt Top Tea Table

New England Tilt Top Tea Table

$4,900
Antique Italian tea table/game table. Walnut and fruitwood.
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Italian tea table/game table. Walnut and fruitwood.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Antique Italian tea table/game table. Walnut and fruitwood.
Antique Italian tea table/game table. Walnut and fruitwood.

Antique Italian tea table/game table. Walnut and fruitwood.

$4,900
18th Century George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Satinwood Demi Lune Tea Table
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The semi-elliptical top is centred with an impressive satinwood, harewood, boxwood and ebony shaped fan surmounted on a flamed mahogany veneer. The top opens to reveal well figured m...
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Satinwood Demi Lune Tea Table
18th Century George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Satinwood Demi Lune Tea Table

18th Century George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Satinwood Demi Lune Tea Table

$6,640
18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Gueridon Round Table
Located in Lisbon, PT
For sale on 1stdibs 18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany gueridon brass-mounted gueridon with black
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Gueridon Round Table
18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Gueridon Round Table

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Gueridon Round Table

$5,933
Rare Early/Mid-18th Century Irish Mahogany Corner Tea Table of Superb Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare early/mid-18th century freestanding Irish mahogany corner tea table of superb patina of
Category

Antique 1730s Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Early/Mid-18th Century Irish Mahogany Corner Tea Table of Superb Patina
Rare Early/Mid-18th Century Irish Mahogany Corner Tea Table of Superb Patina

Rare Early/Mid-18th Century Irish Mahogany Corner Tea Table of Superb Patina

$6,777
Gustavian Tea Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Period Gustavian gate-leg table. Top folds forward to stand as demi-lune. Retaining original milky
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Gustavian Tea Table
Gustavian Tea Table

Gustavian Tea Table

$6,400
Mid-18th Century Card Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine mid-18th century highly figured mahogany games table, the concave front incorporating a
Category

Antique 18th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Mid-18th Century Card Table
Mid-18th Century Card Table

Mid-18th Century Card Table

$5,394
18th Century Mahogany Card Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
An 18th century mahogany card table of exceptional patina (color). The table consists of a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Card Table
18th Century Mahogany Card Table

18th Century Mahogany Card Table

$2,806
Queen Anne Oval Top Tea Table
Located in Litchfield, CT
New England, ca. 1750 Having an over-hung tiger maple top above a maple base with graceful Queen Anne legs ending on pad feet.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Card Tables and Tea Tables

Queen Anne Oval Top Tea Table
Queen Anne Oval Top Tea Table

Queen Anne Oval Top Tea Table

$12,500
Pair of TEA TABLES
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of red lacquered Tea TABLES TALL "Very Unusual shape" RARE double square design, rectangle
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Card Tables and Tea Tables

Pair of TEA TABLES
Pair of TEA TABLES

Pair of TEA TABLES

$3,960
George III Tea Table
Located in Cambridge, GB
Tea table in the neo classical style of Robert Adam; of fine dense timber, with fluted frieze and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Tea Table
George III Tea Table

George III Tea Table

$5,360
Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top, Pedastal Tea Table
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table with Fluted Doric Column Pedestal. Top One Piece of Wood
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top, Pedastal Tea Table
Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top, Pedastal Tea Table

Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top, Pedastal Tea Table

Chippendale Period Tea Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Chippendale period mahogany tea table with very well figured veneers framed within crisply carved
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Card Tables and Tea...

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Tea Table
Chippendale Period Tea Table

Chippendale Period Tea Table

$6,161
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Mid-18th Century mahogany Card Table of very dense West Indian timber. Finely carved knees to
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Table
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Table

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Table

$2,156
18th Century Irish Mahogany Silver Table.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
The confident design, detailing and handling make this 18th Century “Irish” dished top silver table
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Irish Mahogany Silver Table.
18th Century Irish Mahogany Silver Table.

18th Century Irish Mahogany Silver Table.

$12,316
18th Century Dish Top Tripod Table
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A George II mahogany dish top tripod table having birdcage action of excellent color and patination.  
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dish Top Tripod Table
18th Century Dish Top Tripod Table

18th Century Dish Top Tripod Table

$5,203
Irish Tea or Games Table.
Located in Roswell, GA
18th Century Mahogany Game/Tea Table with blind fret work. Foliate surround plus Adam style swags
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Irish Tea or Games Table.
Irish Tea or Games Table.

Irish Tea or Games Table.

$5,400
George II Mahogany Pad Foot Half Round Tea Table
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A small proportioned George II mahogany pad-foot half round, fold over top, tea table. Hard to find
Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Pad Foot Half Round Tea Table
George II Mahogany Pad Foot Half Round Tea Table

George II Mahogany Pad Foot Half Round Tea Table

$2,943
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Card Table
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A George II mahogany concertina card table, the frieze contains a drawer, the shaped top opening to
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Card Tables and Tea T...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Baize

18th Century Mahogany Concertina Card Table
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Card Table

18th Century Mahogany Concertina Card Table

$4,800
Rhode Island Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Wells, ME
Fine and rare Newport, Rhode Island Queen Anne tea table, of the the finest quality mahogany with a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rhode Island Mahogany Tea Table
Rhode Island Mahogany Tea Table

Rhode Island Mahogany Tea Table

$36,500
Oval Queen Anne Tea Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Oval Queen Anne tea table, maple, scrubbed top, original red paint on base, the best patina and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Oval Queen Anne Tea Table
Oval Queen Anne Tea Table

Oval Queen Anne Tea Table

$4,800
Chippendale Mahogany Piecrust Tea Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fine quality large size tripod base Chippendale Piecrust Tea table with an urn shaped
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Piecrust Tea Table
Chippendale Mahogany Piecrust Tea Table

Chippendale Mahogany Piecrust Tea Table

$18,000
George III Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III mahogany tea table with the overhanging top mounted on a frame with an oak lined deep
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tea Table
George III Mahogany Tea Table

George III Mahogany Tea Table

$2,040
American Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table Circa 1800
Located in Louisville, KY
American Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1800; featuring a line inlaid and cross banded canted top
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table Circa 1800
American Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table Circa 1800

American Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table Circa 1800

$2,200
George lll Serpentine Tea Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III period serpentine mahogany Tea Table, the freeze incorporating a single drawer, with
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Card Tables and Tea ...

George lll Serpentine Tea Table
George lll Serpentine Tea Table

George lll Serpentine Tea Table

$4,039
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18th Century Tea Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century tea table available at 1stDibs. Each 18th century tea table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century tea table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 18th century tea table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Rococo and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 18th century tea table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster London, Godefroy Dester and Jean-Jacques Pafrat are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Tea Table?

A 18th century tea table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $740 and the highest can go for as much as $116,272.

Finding the Right Card-tables-tea-tables for You

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.

Questions About 18th Century Tea Table
  • How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • How did art change in the 18th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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