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.

Regency Rosewood Occasional with Satinwood and Rosewood Chequered Top

19th century

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Regency Rosewood Occasional with Satinwood and Rosewood Chequered Top

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£395

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Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table C1800

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table C1800

From Aramis Antiques

£450

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A Gillows Oak Octagonal Table Circa 1877

19th century

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A Gillows Oak Octagonal Table Circa 1877

From Mark Davis Antiques

£480

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18th century

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Antique Mahogany Tea Table

From Deva Antiques

£385

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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Antique Games Card Table

19th century

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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Antique Games Card Table

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£3,400

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19th century

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Regency Period Mahogany Card Table

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£4,900

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19th century

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Victorian Rosewood Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£490

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18th century

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18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£3,200

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Superb Victorian Carved Inlaid Oak Centre Games Table

19th century

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Superb Victorian Carved Inlaid Oak Centre Games Table

From Y Not Antiques

£850

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Victorian Rosewood Fold Over Games Table

19th century

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Victorian Rosewood Fold Over Games Table

From FB Antiques

£675

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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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Superb Victorian Occasional Table

From Waterfall Antiques

£335

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Antique Fold Over Tea Table, English, Card, Chippendale Manner, Georgian, C.1750

18th century

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Antique Fold Over Tea Table, English, Card, Chippendale Manner, Georgian, C.1750

From London Fine Antiques

£2,950

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Victorian Walnut Card Table 1860 Carved Games

19th century

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Victorian Walnut Card Table 1860 Carved Games

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,200

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Antique Mahogany Tea Trolley Baize Serving Card Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Tea Trolley Baize Serving Card Table

From The Antique Shop

£345

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1900 - 1920

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Campaign Style Folding Games Table.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£265

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Edwardian Rosewood Side Table by Shoolbred & Co

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Rosewood Side Table by Shoolbred & Co

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£995

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Antique Wooden Card Table

Regency Rosewood Occasional with Satinwood and Rosewood Chequered Top

Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table C1800

A Gillows Oak Octagonal Table Circa 1877

Antique Mahogany Tea Table

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Antique Games Card Table

Regency Period Mahogany Card Table

Victorian Rosewood Centre Table

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table

Superb Victorian Carved Inlaid Oak Centre Games Table

Victorian Rosewood Fold Over Games Table

Superb Victorian Occasional Table

Antique Fold Over Tea Table, English, Card, Chippendale Manner, Georgian, C.1750

Victorian Walnut Card Table 1860 Carved Games

Antique Mahogany Tea Trolley Baize Serving Card Table

Campaign Style Folding Games Table.

Edwardian Rosewood Side Table by Shoolbred & Co

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