Card Tables and Tea Tables
1930s German Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Ormolu
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Yew
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Elm
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1780s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ceramic, Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Iron
1670s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
1880s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Paper
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Shell, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Wood
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Travertine
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Beech, Bentwood
1810s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Rosewood
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fabric, Resin
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Chrome
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1990s American Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century Canadian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Pine, Paint
1750s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic, Maple
Early 18th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Bronze
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Card Tables and Tea Tables
Reed, 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.





