How were these tables used originally?

These pieces functioned primarily as space-saving furniture in polite drawing rooms. Folded against the wall, they held decorative objects or candles during daytime hours. When evening arrived, the top unfolded to accommodate tea service or card games like whist. The dual nature suited smaller domestic spaces where dedicated gaming tables took up too much room.

How do I tell a card table from a tea table?

While the exterior closed forms look identical, the interior reveals the intended purpose. Card tables typically feature lined playing surfaces, sometimes with dished corner wells for counters or candlesticks. Tea tables usually present plain polished mahogany interiors designed to withstand moisture and heavy porcelain vessels. Many surviving examples actually served both functions interchangeably depending on the household's immediate needs.

Where should I place a foldover table at home?

These items suit hallways, living rooms, and dining areas as versatile side or console units. Placed flat against a wall, they occupy minimal depth while displaying lamps or ornaments. Opening the leaf transforms the piece into a freestanding focal point for serving drinks or staging small gatherings. Their finished backs and polished timber grain allow them to sit away from walls successfully.

How do I identify the period of a table?

Dating relies on observing changes in leg design, timber selection, and edge profiles across different eras. Mid-eighteenth-century pieces often display heavier proportions and rich Cuban mahogany, while Regency versions introduce brass inlay and bolder pedestal bases. Later Victorian and revival interpretations incorporate machine-sawn veneers and softer secondary woods. Examining the underside and hinge mechanisms also provides clear chronological clues.

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These mahogany foldover tea table examples span the Georgian and Regency periods, offering clever dual-purpose surfaces for entertaining.

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18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£3,200

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Antique Regency Mahogany Foldover Card Table

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Antique Regency Mahogany Foldover Card Table

From Penderyn Antiques

£495

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18th Century Demi Lune Games Side Table

From Millers Antiques

£850

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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Card /Side Table

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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Card /Side Table

From London City Antiques

£1,395

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Late Georgian Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1800

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Late Georgian Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1800

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£1,950

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Early 19th Century Regency Period Card Table

From The Fine Art Fund

£650

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18th Century George III English Mahogany Serpentine Tea Table

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£2,600

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Mahogany Foldover Table

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£3,950

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19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,595

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George III Mahogany Tea Table

From Georgian Antiques

£2,250

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The listings on this site combine 18th-century, Georgian, and Regency periods with later Victorian revivals, utilising materials from brass and satinwood to solid mahogany.

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A Small Georgian Mahogany Card Table

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£1,250

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Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table C1800

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Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table C1800

From Aramis Antiques

£450

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A Lovely Quality Mid 18th Century Mahogany Card Table

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,680

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Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Foldover Tea Table

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Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Foldover Tea Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£950

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Edwardian Mahogany Foldover Card Table

From Affordable Old Furniture

£350

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Early Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£3,250

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Mahogany Foldover Tea Table

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Table

Antique Regency Mahogany Foldover Card Table

18th Century Demi Lune Games Side Table

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Card /Side Table

Late Georgian Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1800

Early 19th Century Regency Period Card Table

18th Century George III English Mahogany Serpentine Tea Table

Mahogany Foldover Table

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

George III Mahogany Tea Table

A Small Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table C1800

A Lovely Quality Mid 18th Century Mahogany Card Table

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Foldover Tea Table

Edwardian Mahogany Foldover Card Table

Early Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

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