What is an antique wooden card table?

An antique wooden card table is a specialised piece of furniture featuring a folding, swivel, or concertina top designed specifically for card games and social entertainment. These tables typically remain closed against a wall as a console or side table until needed for play.

How were these tables used historically?

Historically, households utilised these tables during evening gatherings for card games, chess, backgammon, and tea. The hinged tops allowed hosts to quickly transform a room's furniture layout. Many designs incorporated hidden wells or compartments to store playing pieces, dice, and counters.

How do I identify a Georgian card table?

Georgian card tables often feature mahogany or walnut construction, sometimes with demilune or D-shaped profiles, and occasionally incorporate intricate satinwood inlay or hand-painted details. They frequently employ concertina actions or fold-over leaves supported by swing legs.

Where should I place one in my home?

You can place an antique wooden card table against a hallway or living room wall in its closed position to function as a side or console table. Opening the leaf allows the piece to serve as an occasional table or a games surface when hosting guests.

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An antique wooden card table offers a folding or turn-over surface designed for parlour games and social gatherings.

Antique Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£525

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An Antique Game Bell and Hammer - Complete with Instructions Etc

19th century

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An Antique Game Bell and Hammer - Complete with Instructions Etc

From Opus Antiques

£100

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Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

18th century

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Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,100

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18th century

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Small Georgian Demilune Table

From Beau Nash Bath

£995

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1920 - 1940

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Art Deco French Side Table

From Poirot Art Deco

£495

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18th century

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William Trotter Rosewood Tea Table

From Georgian Antiques

£3,600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Regency Mahogany 'D' Shaped Card Table

From Thakeham Furniture

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Games Table

19th century

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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Games Table

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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George II Red Walnut Fold-over Tea Table

18th century

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George II Red Walnut Fold-over Tea Table

From Georgian Antiques

£3,250

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18th century

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18th Century Walnut Folding Games Table

From Walton House Antiques

£1,950

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Several examples double as battlegrounds, integrating inlaid boards for chess and backgammon alongside instructions for the Royal and Pleasant Game of Goose.

19th century

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Regency Antique Fold-out Games Table

From The Antiques Hound

£600

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19th century

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19thc Turn Over Side Table

From Millers Antiques

£550

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18th century

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George III Satinwood Card Table

From Georgian Antiques

£2,350

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Early Rare George III Mahogany Triple Top Games Table

18th century

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Early Rare George III Mahogany Triple Top Games Table

From Georgian Antiques

£2,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Rare 18th Century Walnut Tea & Silver Table

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Georgian Elm Demi Lune Tea Table

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Wooden Card Table

Antique Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

An Antique Game Bell and Hammer - Complete with Instructions Etc

Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

Small Georgian Demilune Table

Art Deco French Side Table

William Trotter Rosewood Tea Table

Regency Mahogany 'D' Shaped Card Table

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Games Table

George II Red Walnut Fold-over Tea Table

18th Century Walnut Folding Games Table

Regency Antique Fold-out Games Table

19thc Turn Over Side Table

George III Satinwood Card Table

Early Rare George III Mahogany Triple Top Games Table

Rare 18th Century Walnut Tea & Silver Table

Georgian Elm Demi Lune Tea Table

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