Antique Swivel Card Table
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Swivel Card Table
Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Swivel Card Table
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Swivel Card Table
Felt, Hardwood
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19th Century British Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
19th Century British Victorian Antique Swivel Card Table
Satinwood
19th Century British Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Swivel Card Table
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Swivel Card Table
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Swivel Card Table
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Wood
1820s George IV Antique Swivel Card Table
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Swivel Card Table
Kingwood
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Swivel Card Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Swivel Card Table
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Swivel Card Table
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Swivel Card Table
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Swivel Card Table
Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Baize, Rosewood
1830s English Antique Swivel Card Table
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Swivel Card Table
Ebony
19th Century Chinese Antique Swivel Card Table
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1960s German Antique Swivel Card Table
Chrome
19th Century Japanese Antique Swivel Card Table
Wood, Cedar
1830s English George IV Antique Swivel Card Table
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Swivel Card Table
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Swivel Card Table
Pine
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Swivel Card Table
Copper, Enamel
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Swivel Card Table
Oak
1890s Antique Swivel Card Table
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Swivel Card Table
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Swivel Card Table
Beech
1940s French Antique Swivel Card Table
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swivel Card Table
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Unknown Other Antique Swivel Card Table
Silver Plate
1780s Russian Regency Antique Swivel Card Table
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Swivel Card Table
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Danish Country Antique Swivel Card Table
Brass
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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.
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