Card Tables and Tea Tables
18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1870s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1860s British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum, Bronze
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1860s French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Vermeil
19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1980s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bone, Hardwood
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple, Walnut
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1820s American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1770s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Queen Anne Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
Late 18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
1880s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1740s Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1750s English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
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.





