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Mid-Century Refinished Solid Walnut Pedestal Quadpod Tea Table w Brass Paw Feet
Mid-Century Refinished Solid Walnut Pedestal Quadpod Tea Table w Brass Paw Feet

Mid-Century Refinished Solid Walnut Pedestal Quadpod Tea Table w Brass Paw Feet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Refinished Solid Walnut Pedestal Quadpod Tea Table with Brass Paw Feet. Measures 27.5" in width, 27.5" in depth and stands 28" tall.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

Curve Contemporary and Customizable Game Table by Luísa Peixoto
Curve Contemporary and Customizable Game Table by Luísa Peixoto

Curve Contemporary and Customizable Game Table by Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Game table with organic lines Top fabric available in several colours or client’s fabric Dark walnut, fabric top, steel base for glasses.     Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes ...

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2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Steel

Two-Tiered Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Table
Two-Tiered Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Table

Two-Tiered Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Table

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage Italian two-tiered Chinese Chippendale style table with beautifully carved tassels, scroll and lattice work. This table has raised pa...

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20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

English Queen Anne style tea table - gilded - Victorian period - 19th England
English Queen Anne style tea table - gilded - Victorian period - 19th England

English Queen Anne style tea table - gilded - Victorian period - 19th England

By Émile Gallé

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming Queen Anne style tea table from the 19th century Victorian period. This pretty English tea table, side table, window table is similar to a Louis XV style pedestal table. Thi...

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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

Metal Spider Web Table, 1980s USA
Metal Spider Web Table, 1980s USA

Metal Spider Web Table, 1980s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly unique welded metal table in the design of a massive spider web.Great attention to detail with bends of each metal bar lining up perfectly around the whole table. Base is ...

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1980s American Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal

Swedish Gustavian Style Round Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Round Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Round Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Card Table. it was restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" floor to the skirt is 25 inches high

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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900
Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900

Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century tea table and set of four stools were carved of a fine hardwood with a tight grain and beautiful, warm coloring. The detailed style of carving on the legs and...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Hardwood

Kindel Furniture Regency Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Pedestal Tea Table
Kindel Furniture Regency Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Pedestal Tea Table

Kindel Furniture Regency Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Pedestal Tea Table

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Regency style pedestal occasional side table or tea table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlaid floral marquetry. Measures: ...

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Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Coffee Outdoor Indoor Table Farm
19th Century Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Coffee Outdoor Indoor Table Farm

19th Century Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Coffee Outdoor Indoor Table Farm

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th Century Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Coffee Outdoor Indoor Table Farm . 18th-early 19th Century elements Of Hand carved stone Elements creating a Charming garden patio coffe...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Stone, Limestone

Chess Console Table, Louis XVI Style, Game Table, France, 19th Century
Chess Console Table, Louis XVI Style, Game Table, France, 19th Century

Chess Console Table, Louis XVI Style, Game Table, France, 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Antique chess and card table in Louis XVI style from the 19th century. When closed, we see a console table standing on long pointed legs and in brass sabots. The top is divided into...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Fantastic quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid card table
Fantastic quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid card table

Fantastic quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid card table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid card table, having a outstanding quality antique Victorian card table, with a beautiful polished burr walnut top with...

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19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

White Solid Wood Cloud Style Coffee Table with 3 Brass Feet, Made in Italy
White Solid Wood Cloud Style Coffee Table with 3 Brass Feet, Made in Italy

White Solid Wood Cloud Style Coffee Table with 3 Brass Feet, Made in Italy

Located in Guazzora, IT

This modern "nuvola" coffee table brings a touch of Italian design to your living space. Handcrafted in Italy, this coffee table features a unique cloud-shaped top in solid white w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Brass

18th c. Piecrust Tea Table with Spiral Fluted Shaft
18th c. Piecrust Tea Table with Spiral Fluted Shaft

18th c. Piecrust Tea Table with Spiral Fluted Shaft

Located in Greenwich, CT

An 18th century Irish Georgian mahogany tea table with piecrust carved top and tilt top mechanism on spiral fluted shaft, standing on carved knee triform cabriole legs with carved sl...

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1770s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Transitional Mahogany Games Table with Two-Tone Finish and Brass Accents
Transitional Mahogany Games Table with Two-Tone Finish and Brass Accents

Transitional Mahogany Games Table with Two-Tone Finish and Brass Accents

Located in North York, ON

This mahogany games table features a striking two-tone natural finish, pairing a beautifully satin-finished top with rich, warm walnut-colored tapered legs. Four felt-lined drawers p...

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2010s American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Brass

FINE ANTIQUE SHERATON BURR & BURL WALNUT CARD GAMES TABLE WITH SATINWOOD DETAiL
FINE ANTIQUE SHERATON BURR & BURL WALNUT CARD GAMES TABLE WITH SATINWOOD DETAiL

FINE ANTIQUE SHERATON BURR & BURL WALNUT CARD GAMES TABLE WITH SATINWOOD DETAiL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, restored Sheraton card games table in Burl & Burr Walnut with Satinwood detailing This piece has been fully restored by my French...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Folding Card Console Table
Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Folding Card Console Table

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Folding Card Console Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Victorian 19th century fine quality mahogany marquetry folding card table 19th century, that would also make a charming console table. This is a lovely table, that is full...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

Chippendale Style Burl Walnut Pierced Gallery Piecrust Tilt Top Tea Table
Chippendale Style Burl Walnut Pierced Gallery Piecrust Tilt Top Tea Table

Chippendale Style Burl Walnut Pierced Gallery Piecrust Tilt Top Tea Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid 20th Century Chippendale Style Burl Walnut, carved and Pierced Gallery Piecrust Tilt Top Tea Table. Measures 28" in diameter and stands 29.5" in height and 41" in height tilted.

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Art Deco Center Table in Birch by Unknown Cabinetmaker, Sweden, 1935
Art Deco Center Table in Birch by Unknown Cabinetmaker, Sweden, 1935

Art Deco Center Table in Birch by Unknown Cabinetmaker, Sweden, 1935

Located in New York, NY

Nordic birch veneer adorns this center table. An open compartment supported by architectural columns is fully finished as well and is meant to allow light to pass through the space. ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Birch

20th Italian Oval Sail Table in Briar Root Walnut, Inlaid Top, Solid Wood Legs
20th Italian Oval Sail Table in Briar Root Walnut, Inlaid Top, Solid Wood Legs

20th Italian Oval Sail Table in Briar Root Walnut, Inlaid Top, Solid Wood Legs

Located in Buggiano, IT

Oval sail table in briar root walnut, from 1900, original from Tuscany. Inlaid elegant top, solid wood legs. Comes from an old country house in the Chianti area of Tuscany. The pa...

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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

19th century Victorian inlaid walnut card table
19th century Victorian inlaid walnut card table

19th century Victorian inlaid walnut card table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Decorative high Victorian walnut card table circa 1870. Shaped burr walnut top with inlaid patterns and cross banded decoration.  Top swivels to reveal a storage well and opens to a...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Baize, Walnut

William IV Rosewood Card Table
William IV Rosewood Card Table

William IV Rosewood Card Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

William IV Rosewood Folding Swivel Top Pedestal Card Table with octagonal baluster column leading to splayed base supported on scroll feet with brass blind castors , circa 1835 - 36"...

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1830s English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Rosewood

A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table
A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table

A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare early 19th Century Irish well figured mahogany turn over leaf gateleg action card table. This exceptional piece is finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination an...

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Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Brass

William IV Folding Card Table, Walnut, Adam Style, Restored, 1830
William IV Folding Card Table, Walnut, Adam Style, Restored, 1830

William IV Folding Card Table, Walnut, Adam Style, Restored, 1830

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb WilliamIV Folding Games or Card Table This is an exceptionally fine quality piece with beautiful patina, it takes up little space and unfolds to a 3ft square games table The ...

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1830s Adam Style Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

Antique Empire Russia St. Petersburg Mahogany Games Console Table Brass Banding
Antique Empire Russia St. Petersburg Mahogany Games Console Table Brass Banding

Antique Empire Russia St. Petersburg Mahogany Games Console Table Brass Banding

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant Russian games and console table was made in st Petersburg circa 1810. It has ben crafted out of mahogany and is decorated with fine brass banding.The table is convertibl...

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1810s Russian Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Brass

20th Century Wood and Glass Italian Modern Design Coffee Table, 1960s
20th Century Wood and Glass Italian Modern Design Coffee Table, 1960s

20th Century Wood and Glass Italian Modern Design Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian design coffee table from the 60s / 70s. Nice line furniture of pleasant decor in palisander and cherry wood with double shelves. Recessed glass top with several scratches and...

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1960s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Glass, Wood

American Federal Relief Carved Mahogany Card Table, New York, circa 1810
American Federal Relief Carved Mahogany Card Table, New York, circa 1810

American Federal Relief Carved Mahogany Card Table, New York, circa 1810

Located in Stockton, NJ

American Federal relief carved mahogany card table. The double-elliptical crotch mahogany book-matched veneered hinged top above a central pedestal with foliate and swag carved detail terminating on four fluted cabriole legs and brass lion paw cups on casters. This card table is illustrated in "Four Centuries of American Furniture" Oscar P. Fitzgerald, pp.93 " The richly grained mahogany top takes a double-elliptic shape. The top rotates to rest on the skirt, which encloses a storage space for game equipment...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Brass

Excellent English Slate and Marble Mosaic Table with Chinoiserie Tripod Base
Excellent English Slate and Marble Mosaic Table with Chinoiserie Tripod Base

Excellent English Slate and Marble Mosaic Table with Chinoiserie Tripod Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exceptional 19th century English tripod table with a mosaic marble and slate intarsia top on a turned and carved baluster support terminating in a dragon-motif carved tripod base;...

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Early 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Marble, Slate

Italian Art Deco Cards and Chess Play Table, 1950s
Italian Art Deco Cards and Chess Play Table, 1950s

Italian Art Deco Cards and Chess Play Table, 1950s

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco play table was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is completely black lacquered with a double face top panel. The top has indeed two sides: one has a blue fabric, for...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Gold Leaf

Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s
Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s

Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of 3 coffee tables made of brass and smokey glass. All parts are original vintage condition (see photo). Brass is in bad condition new Glass Tables is 39/33/28 46/37/30 42/30/30

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1970s Italian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Brass

French Provincial Style Parquetry Top Table
French Provincial Style Parquetry Top Table

French Provincial Style Parquetry Top Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

French provincial/Louis XV style table with parquetry top, floral carved apron and legs. Wood appears to be either beech or fruit.

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20th Century French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

19th Century sheraton revival inlaid mahogany card table
19th Century sheraton revival inlaid mahogany card table

19th Century sheraton revival inlaid mahogany card table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century sheraton revival inlaid mahogany card table, circa 1880. Shaped carved victorian carved card table in the sheraton revival style. Inlaid with a fan and florals in satin...

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Baize, Mahogany

Beautiful antique English console table/wall console/card table, mahogany
Beautiful antique English console table/wall console/card table, mahogany

Beautiful antique English console table/wall console/card table, mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

This is an antique mahogany console table in the Edwardian style that can be converted into a gaming table. Beautiful antique English console table/wall console/card table, mahogany...

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19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Flame Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table
Early 19th Century English Flame Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table

Early 19th Century English Flame Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 19th Century English Flame Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table Origin: England Date: Circa 1820 Materials: Flame mahogany, brass Dimensions: Height: 74 cm (29 1/8 in) Width (closed)...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Flip Top Folding Card Game Table
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Flip Top Folding Card Game Table

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Flip Top Folding Card Game Table

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Classic Queen Anne style mahogany game table. Folded: 29”w x 14.5”d Leg clearance 23.75”

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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Card or Occasional Table
19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Card or Occasional Table

19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Card or Occasional Table

Located in Lomita, CA

Marquetry and burl, expertly crafted into a 19th century Louis XVI style occasional or entry table creates a splash. The table was made in France in the late 19th century and it is ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables
A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables

A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables

Located in London, GB

Anglo Indian, circa 1840. A pair of William IV goncalo alves card tables, the tops opening to reveal a grey baize playing surface, the bases carved with gadrooning and oak leaves, s...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

Chinese Chippendale George III Style Burl Elmwood Dessert Occasional Table
Chinese Chippendale George III Style Burl Elmwood Dessert Occasional Table

Chinese Chippendale George III Style Burl Elmwood Dessert Occasional Table

Located in Lomita, CA

The burl veneer pattern and patina of the burl elmwood on this table is fantastic! A vintage Chinese Chippendale burled elmwood veneer occasional table. It has interesting features ...

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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Elm, Burl

Antique fine quality Georgian revival burr walnut folding card or tea table
Antique fine quality Georgian revival burr walnut folding card or tea table

Antique fine quality Georgian revival burr walnut folding card or tea table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Folding Card or Tea Table, dating from around 1920 with a beautiful colour and patina. This rare and high-quality table is in very ...

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1920s Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table

Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table with a fine quality figured rosewood top that lifts up and smiles to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze suppo...

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19th Century William IV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Rosewood

18th Century Country House Oak Cricket Table - Two Tier
18th Century Country House Oak Cricket Table - Two Tier

18th Century Country House Oak Cricket Table - Two Tier

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A charming oak cricket table, dating from the early 18th century. Displaying a beautifuly worn circular oak top raised on three turned and cabriole supports. Terminating on pad feet ...

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18th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Oak

1960s Jane and Gordon Martz Gray Coin Tile Teak Table Mid century Modern
1960s Jane and Gordon Martz Gray Coin Tile Teak Table Mid century Modern

1960s Jane and Gordon Martz Gray Coin Tile Teak Table Mid century Modern

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A large rectangular coffee table with a mix of gray coin tiles made by Jane and Gordon Martz in the 1960s for Marshall Studios. their most coveted design. this one will make a great ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Porcelain, Wood

George II Period Mahogany Envelope/Hankerchief or Corner Tea Table
George II Period Mahogany Envelope/Hankerchief or Corner Tea Table

George II Period Mahogany Envelope/Hankerchief or Corner Tea Table

Located in Folkestone, GB

A rare George II period mahogany corner table with drop-leaf to create a square table. A rare and interesting item possibly made to go in a corner or to be stored against a wall unt...

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

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American Mahogany

Mid Century Round Rattan Bar Cart
Mid Century Round Rattan Bar Cart

Mid Century Round Rattan Bar Cart

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Round Rattan Bar Cart. The round rattan columns topped with a chrome cap. The shelves are both fitted with a pressed cane top. Cart m...

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1950s Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Cane, Rattan

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Tea Table by Jac. van den Bosch, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Tea Table by Jac. van den Bosch, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Tea Table by Jac. van den Bosch, 1920s

By Jac van den Bosch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse school tea table or serving table. The design is attributed to Jac. van den Bosch. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak ...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Oak

19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Console / Games Table C.1880
19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Console / Games Table C.1880

19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Console / Games Table C.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century hand carved rosewood console / games table c.1880 Handsome hand carved rosewood console that pivots and flips into a games table A newer faux leather games table s...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century Spanish Victorian Carved Walnut and Bronze Reliefs Sewing Table
19th Century Spanish Victorian Carved Walnut and Bronze Reliefs Sewing Table

19th Century Spanish Victorian Carved Walnut and Bronze Reliefs Sewing Table

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish Victorian carved walnut and bronze reliefs sewing table Spectacular sewing table with carved edges, bronze legs and beautiful bronze sculptures reliefs decorating aroun...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Bronze

Parson's Style Backgammon Table
Parson's Style Backgammon Table

Parson's Style Backgammon Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Parson's style backgammon table newly produced and refinished in a medium walnut. The game board features hand inlaid mahogany and beech wood. Playing surface flips to reveal a solid...

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2010s American Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

White-Painted Folding Table, 19th Century
White-Painted Folding Table, 19th Century

White-Painted Folding Table, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Rectangular folding table on baluster legs with straight aprons and rounded corners. The base extends to support the opened tabletop, which measures 84 x 85 cm when unfolded. The whi...

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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood, Fir

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table Circa 1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table Circa 1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table Circa 1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire Greco card table offers flame mahogany construction with flared column raised on four legs terminating in hairy paw feet, c1840 Measures - 29.5"h x 49.5"w ...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Chippendale Style Pale Sipo Mahogany Oval Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tray Tea Table
Chippendale Style Pale Sipo Mahogany Oval Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tray Tea Table

Chippendale Style Pale Sipo Mahogany Oval Tilt-Top Pie Crust Tray Tea Table

Located in Germantown, MD

For your consideration is this very unique Pale Sipo Mahogany oval tilt-top pie crust tray tea table in the Chippendale style. Measures 32.25"in width, ...

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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

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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 tablesfurniture 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.