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Card Tables and Tea Tables For Sale
Octagon Shaped Metal Side Table
Octagon Shaped Metal Side Table

Octagon Shaped Metal Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Industrial rustic French iron tables with beautiful patina on the metal. Table exhibits rustic charm and beauty. Can be used indoors as side tables or outdoors as garden table. Table...

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20th Century French Industrial Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Iron

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Uma Rectangular Table
21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Uma Rectangular Table

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Uma Rectangular Table

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

UMA Rectangular is a table from the collection of the same name designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for P + C Edizioni in spring 2022. Featuring a rectangular resin top, UMA Rectan...

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

Materials

Fabric, Resin

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Envelope Card Table, UK, 19th Century
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Envelope Card Table, UK, 19th Century

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Envelope Card Table, UK, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th century English card table crafted in mahogany, featuring an envelope top that opens to expand the playing surface. The design includes inlaid detailing and a compact square f...

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19th Century British Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Games Card Table Fold-Over Top 1880
Victorian Walnut Games Card Table Fold-Over Top 1880

Victorian Walnut Games Card Table Fold-Over Top 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine quality English Victorian walnut card table with elegant fold-over action The shaped top opening to reveal a green baize playing surface, ideal for cards or games Circa Date 188...

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1880s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Card Table
18th Century Dutch Card Table

18th Century Dutch Card Table

Located in Belmont, MA

This unique card table dates back to the second half of the 18th century and comes from the Netherlands. The card table has a gorgeous marquetry on the top. Flowers and birds decorat...

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1760s Dutch Baroque Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Pearwood, Walnut, Yew

Antique English George IV Rosewood Card Table by James Winter London, C.1825
Antique English George IV Rosewood Card Table by James Winter London, C.1825

Antique English George IV Rosewood Card Table by James Winter London, C.1825

By James Winter & Sons

Located in London, GB

Antique English George IV rosewood card table by James Winter London, C.1825 A Georgian pedestal card table in beautifully figured rosewood throughout and with a dark pink circul...

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

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Resin and Stone Chrome Plated Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany
Mid-Century Resin and Stone Chrome Plated Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany

Mid-Century Resin and Stone Chrome Plated Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

- Resin and Stone Chrome Plated Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany, - made of Chrome and Stone, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Stone, Chrome

A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables
A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables

A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare pair of early 19th Century William IV fruitwood card tables of fabulous quality, finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, moulded D shaped hinged...

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

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Modern Snakeskin Embossed Side Table
Karl Springer Style Modern Snakeskin Embossed Side Table

Karl Springer Style Modern Snakeskin Embossed Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie snakeskin embossed tea table or occasional side table In the manner of Karl Springer USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 30"W x 27"D x...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Irish Mahogany Tea Table
Irish Mahogany Tea Table

Irish Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century Cuban mahogany tilt-top tea table, the single plank top with rich graining, over cannon barrel turned shaft, over acanth...

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1760s Irish Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

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

Pair of Regency Mahogany Games Tables
Pair of Regency Mahogany Games Tables

Pair of Regency Mahogany Games Tables

Located in Essex, MA

Each with hinged crossbanded top over a frieze with central tablet. Top flips open to a green baize playing surface. The top swivels enabling the top to flip for a card table size su...

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1820s English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Card Table with Ball and Claw Feet
Chippendale Period Mahogany Card Table with Ball and Claw Feet

Chippendale Period Mahogany Card Table with Ball and Claw Feet

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A Chippendale period mahogany card table with serpentine-shaped top. Raised on four cabriole legs which are crisply carved with acanthus leaf motif on the knees and ending in ball an...

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18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart

Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart

By Aldo Tura

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful bar cart of Aldo Tura in lacquered brown goatskin with two removable trays. This serving cart was executed, circa 1960 in a brown parchment with brass and rubber wheels an...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

18Th. C . Rare Louis XV Game Table With Original Leather
18Th. C . Rare Louis XV Game Table With Original Leather

18Th. C . Rare Louis XV Game Table With Original Leather

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a wonderful French Louis XV, 18th C. Game Table With Original Red Leather Top This table is a rectangular Regence game table of Piquet, circa 1780 from Provence Four elegant ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Coffee Table in Purple Murano Glass with Brass Trim and Legs Available
Modern Coffee Table in Purple Murano Glass with Brass Trim and Legs Available

Modern Coffee Table in Purple Murano Glass with Brass Trim and Legs Available

Located in Guazzora, IT

This modern purple Murano glass coffee table with brass trim is a striking piece that embodies Italian craftsmanship. The purple glass top features several shades of the same color...

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

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Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table, Octagonal Tray, England, 1789
Chippendale Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table, Octagonal Tray, England, 1789

Chippendale Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table, Octagonal Tray, England, 1789

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

Mahogany tilt-top English tea table featuring an unusual octagon shaped tray with turned baluster gallery supported on a tripod base with slightly flared legs. Carved with leaf decor...

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1780s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Style Burled Walnut Teapoy Tea Table
Antique Victorian Style Burled Walnut Teapoy Tea Table

Antique Victorian Style Burled Walnut Teapoy Tea Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian Style Burled Walnut Teapoy Tea Table Antique Victorian-style burled walnut teapoy tea table with a lockable lift-top (key not included). The interior features two ...

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

AKMD White Oak and Purple-white Marble Tee Table 'Small'
AKMD White Oak and Purple-white Marble Tee Table 'Small'

AKMD White Oak and Purple-white Marble Tee Table 'Small'

Located in Chicago, IL

This Scandinavian-influenced occasional table is available in White Oak with a Purple White marble base. The oak top and spindle are hand-turned together after joining. The marble base is hand carved from Purple-White marble from Rajahstan, India. The marble base provides a low center of gravity and good stability. Marble artisans of Rajastan have been producing gorgeous carvings for temples, tombs and palaces for over a thousand years, passing the trade and their skills down over generations. The Tee Table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Marble

Romeo Rega Midcentury Square Brass and Glass Sofa Table, 1970
Romeo Rega Midcentury Square Brass and Glass Sofa Table, 1970

Romeo Rega Midcentury Square Brass and Glass Sofa Table, 1970

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, Lazio

Classic and stylish sofa table in brass and smoked glass top from the middle of the century. Beautiful sofa table in characteristic Italian style of Romeo Rega. Square in shape, wi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Dutch marquetry card table, profusely inlaid throughout, the top swivels and folds over to reveal a green playing surface along with further i...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

19Th. C. French Ebonized Bamboo Table/Vanity, C.1870
19Th. C. French Ebonized Bamboo Table/Vanity, C.1870

19Th. C. French Ebonized Bamboo Table/Vanity, C.1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a wonderful example of the French Aesthetic Movement, c.1865 to 1890. This a Chinoiserie or Japanned Bamboo table that could be used also...

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Late 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century antique Marquetry Table Around 1850/60
19th Century antique Marquetry Table Around 1850/60

19th Century antique Marquetry Table Around 1850/60

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique marquetry table Complex inlay work Probably Italy around 1850/1860 Walnut and many fruit woods such as plum Cherry pear etc. Age...

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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Pedestal Metal Base Side Table
Round Pedestal Metal Base Side Table

Round Pedestal Metal Base Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wooden pedestal table with curled metal base. Round curricular tabletop with dark grey toned metal four legged curved motif base. Pedestal table, end tabl...

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Late 20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Square Center Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A flourish of curves adds graceful counterpoint to this table’s square profile, each straight leg topped by decorative scroll corners that flow into a scalloped apron. The legs are f...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Elm

Coffee table from the 1950s–1960s, made of beech wood with a rounded shape.
Coffee table from the 1950s–1960s, made of beech wood with a rounded shape.

Coffee table from the 1950s–1960s, made of beech wood with a rounded shape.

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

A coffee table with a unique shape, made of stained beech wood.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Beech

English George III Mahogany Gate Leg Card Game Table circa 1770
English George III Mahogany Gate Leg Card Game Table circa 1770

English George III Mahogany Gate Leg Card Game Table circa 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III FLAMED MAHOGANY DOUBLE GATE-LEG CARD TABLE England, circa 1770 Raised on ball-and-claw feet 28 3/4" H x 17" D x 36" W [closed] 28" H x 34" D x 36" W [open] A very attrac...

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18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Rococo Card Table
18th Century Swedish Rococo Card Table

18th Century Swedish Rococo Card Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo card table with decorative carved cabriolet legs and pull out trays used for candlesticks. Repainted in soft grey.

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs
Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Drexel Tea Table with Queen Anne Legs and pull out shelf.

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Late 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

19th-century French marquetry games table
19th-century French marquetry games table

19th-century French marquetry games table

Located in MILL, NL

19th-century French marquetry games table Antique French games table in ebony with gilded bronze fittings, dating from the 19th century. The table features intricate marquetry in v...

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19th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Bronze

Everlast Folding Aluminium Tray
Everlast Folding Aluminium Tray

Everlast Folding Aluminium Tray

By Mary Wright

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual serving tray with folding legs. Manufactured by Everlast, circa 1940s with "Fallen Leaves" design by Mary Wright. A Hollywood Regency and Art Deco or Industrial style.

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Pascaud Art Deco Folding Chevron Parquet Top Card Table
Pascaud Art Deco Folding Chevron Parquet Top Card Table

Pascaud Art Deco Folding Chevron Parquet Top Card Table

By Jean Pascaud

Located in North Miami, FL

An outstanding Art Deco drop-leaf table which expands to a larger top for expanded game play or small dining table by Jean Pascaud. Magnificent parquetry top in chevron walnut. Leg...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Walnut

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900
Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Dallas, TX

A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and exotic wood game table signed by Louis Majorelle. The tabletop is decorated with large leaves and stems. Stylized with fine marquetry side a...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Small 18th Century George II Mahogany Card Tables
Pair of Small 18th Century George II Mahogany Card Tables

Pair of Small 18th Century George II Mahogany Card Tables

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Irish George II Mahogany Card Tables Of unusually small size, the eighteenth-century folding card tables of rich and dark timber, on elegantly drawn shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in lion's paw feet; the shaped apron with a central carved shell; a gate-leg action allowing the tops to fold open, revealing a lined playing surface with rounded corners to support candle trays...

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18th Century Irish George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Walnut

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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19th Century Irish Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Continental Paint Decorated Octagonal Tilt Top Tavern Table, Dated, 1706
Antique Continental Paint Decorated Octagonal Tilt Top Tavern Table, Dated, 1706

Antique Continental Paint Decorated Octagonal Tilt Top Tavern Table, Dated, 1706

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fascinating and early Painted Table with great form and good color. The octagonal top made in four planks. The fully carved base and supports with foliate scrolls. The tripod base ...

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18th Century European Jacobean Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

18thc Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Table
18thc Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Table

18thc Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

Georgian 18thc Tilt Top Breakfast/Game Table Top Made of one Solid Piece of Mahogany.-very good vintage patina

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Russian 19th Century Marquetry Game Table, 1820
Russian 19th Century Marquetry Game Table, 1820

Russian 19th Century Marquetry Game Table, 1820

Located in Rome, IT

A rare and elegant marquetry Russian game table. With central floral marquetry motif and gilt bronze-mounted. Opening to reveal inset green based playing surface with marquetry inl...

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1820s Russian Charles X Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

Wall-Mounted Tea Table in the Chippendale Type, circa 1950
Wall-Mounted Tea Table in the Chippendale Type, circa 1950

Wall-Mounted Tea Table in the Chippendale Type, circa 1950

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this small wall-mounted table, stylized as the Chippendale furniture. The table is rectangular, with a top in the form of a tray. Moreover, the whole is supported on ...

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Mid-20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

White-Washed Hand-Carved Massive Oak Console with Multiple Arches
White-Washed Hand-Carved Massive Oak Console with Multiple Arches

White-Washed Hand-Carved Massive Oak Console with Multiple Arches

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

White-Washed Hand-Carved Massive Oak Wood Console with Multiple Arches. Inspired by the legendary Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, this console pays homage to his architectural philo...

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2010s Egyptian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Satinwood and Mahogany Demilune Card Table
Satinwood and Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Satinwood and Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century satinwood and mahogany demilune card table. When closed the top shows an exquisite floral marquetry. When opened a green felt i...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Parquetry Flip Top Table by Gervais Durand
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Parquetry Flip Top Table by Gervais Durand

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Parquetry Flip Top Table by Gervais Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 29 1/4 in W: 33 1/2 in D: 16 3/4 in (Open W): 33 3/4 in A magnificent French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Parquetry Flip-Top Games Table by Gervais Durand, execut...

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Mid-Century Modern Marble Top 'Rhythm' Game Table by Lane
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top 'Rhythm' Game Table by Lane

Mid-Century Modern Marble Top 'Rhythm' Game Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Now available is an marble x walnut base by Lane' Rhythm series c1960s. Perfect for large rooms, this piece brings a bit of every era we're currently experien...

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

Materials

Marble

Antique Butlers Serving Tray on Stand Hardwood Victorian, 19th Century
Antique Butlers Serving Tray on Stand Hardwood Victorian, 19th Century

Antique Butlers Serving Tray on Stand Hardwood Victorian, 19th Century

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Antique Butler Mahogany Table. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purc...

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20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Hardwood

Arts & Crafts oak and pewter inlaid card table  C. F. A. Voysey
Arts & Crafts oak and pewter inlaid card table  C. F. A. Voysey

Arts & Crafts oak and pewter inlaid card table C. F. A. Voysey

By Charles Voysey

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Rare Arts & Crafts Movement oak and pewter inlaid card table the design attributed to architect C.F.A. Voysey. This table relates to 3 known exaples of Voysey attributed card tables...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Oak

Inlaid Oriental Tea Table From the Early 20th Century
Inlaid Oriental Tea Table From the Early 20th Century

Inlaid Oriental Tea Table From the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Inlaid Oriental Tea Table From the Early 20th Century A tea table from the first half of the 20th century, adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay. Rich...

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Early 20th Century European Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen

Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single centre drawer stamped Jansen. Pull outs measure 15.5 x 9 inches each.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Burl Top Square Table, c. 1850
Chinese Burl Top Square Table, c. 1850

Chinese Burl Top Square Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This square center table dates to the mid-19th century and wonderfully exemplifies Qing-dynasty furniture design. Found at the center of social activity, Chinese square tables such a...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood, Burl

Caribbean Mahogany Acanthus Carved Foliage Pedestal Table on Bun Feet, C. 1820
Caribbean Mahogany Acanthus Carved Foliage Pedestal Table on Bun Feet, C. 1820

Caribbean Mahogany Acanthus Carved Foliage Pedestal Table on Bun Feet, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean mahogany circular tilt top table with acanthus carved foliage, egg and dart border, scrolled acanthus carved medallion frieze, banjo brass locking mechanism, and resting on...

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1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s
Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s

Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s Coffee or service table made entirely of wood. It has a fixed rectangular central ...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables

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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 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.