Card Tables and Tea Tables
2010s Card Tables and Tea Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
19th Century Canadian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pine, Paint
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1850s Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Amboyna
Mid-19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1790s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Rosewood, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
1760s Dutch Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pearwood, Walnut, Yew
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Card Tables and Tea Tables
Aluminum
19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1670s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1950s French Romantic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Metal
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Chrome
2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
20th Century Asian Islamic Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Baize, Mahogany
1850s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1880s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paper
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood
1820s Scottish William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Yew
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather
1980s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood, Mahogany
1890s Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
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.





