Most people can distinguish poker tables when they see them, even though there is more than one style, shape or design that this type of table comes in. Card tables might have felt, velveteen or other soft and fuzzy materials, while others might have leather or vinyl, or any number of various types of cloth. Most poker tables are made of wood and they typically have railings around the edges where there might be cup holders and chip holders.

There are generally four types of tables that poker players can choose from: Texas Holdem poker tables, circular tables, oval or rounded rectangular tables and octagonal tables. There are also foldable card tables or reversible tables, which can be used either for dining or for playing cards depending on the side of the table top that is currently in use. Full size Texas Holdem tables are the largest, with dimensions of up to 91'46 inches. These can seat as many as ten people as long as there are chairs to accommodate them, while the smallest tables might only seat four.

Card tables have become very popular pieces of furniture, and many online poker game sites even offer dynamic table backgrounds. A player who makes it to the final table of a tournament will find that the table actually changes. World Series of Poker satellite players can also play on WSOP tables. In the future, online players will probably be able to design their own poker tables to reflect their personality and the setting they prefer to play in.

Players in the real world also have the opportunity to express their individuality with the perfect table. From cherry wood poker tables with billiard felt tops to mahogany tables with leather playing surfaces, there is no limit of options that card players have to choose from these days.