Folding Card Tables

Anyone for bridge? Antique folding card tables make it easy to turn any room into a game room faster than you can say “Texas fold’em.” Ranging from minimalist metal card tables to decorative campaign-inspired tables made of decorative bamboo, vintage card tables span the stylistic spectrum, making it easy to find one that suits your space to a tee. Chairish makes it even easier to find the perfect table, with dozens of folding card tables ranging from authentic antiques to Mid-Century Modern models.

Step Up Your Design Game with Vintage Folding Card Tables

One pertinent piece of advice to keep in mind? Not all folding card tables have legs that literally fold up. Some, especially antique card tables made of wood, feature folding tops that hinge back to reveal a hidden compartment designed for stowing games and their many components. Alternatively, some antique card tables feature tilt tops. A feature you’ll usually find partnered with round tabletops, tilt tops’ surfaces can be maneuvered to face vertical as opposed to horizontal. For those who desire a literal vintage folding table, consider Mid-Century designs like the Eames’ IT folding table which they designed for Herman Miller. A buffed plywood top and simple metal legs make the IT folding card table a perfect component to Eames fiberglass loungers. Use this table as a game table or as a homework table in a dedicated teens’ room or playroom. For something that possesses old-world charm, look for antique folding tables with gate-leg construction. While most gate-leg antique folding tables can’t be completely folded down, they can be altered to assume a demilune or rectangular console appearance when not in use.