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How can you tell if a chair is Chippendale?

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How can you tell if a chair is Chippendale?
To tell if a chair is Chippendale, search the piece for a maker's mark. Thomas Chippendale never marked his chairs, so if you see a mark with his name, you're likely looking at a replica. To differentiate authentic Chippendale chairs from pieces produced in his style, it's necessary to closely study the craftsmanship and ornamentation, and this can be challenging since Chippendale produced many different chairs over the course of his career. As a result, experts generally recommend that you have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the authentication process. Explore a range of Thomas Chippendale chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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1700 s Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
If these two chairs could speak, the history they might share. These rare and very early chairs are hand-carved and constructed in a refined primitive country design, reflective of the era. Utilizing a stunning, rich maple, the top rails and cross rails flow with ribbon designs for a touch of elegance. The backs of these chairs are more delicate than others of this period and style. Higher, thinner rails and styles found in these chair backs, mixed with the heavy squared legs and wide band stretchers make these an impressive example of an Early American country chair...
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating. ht. 40, w...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s Product Details Complete with fabric cushions. Dimensions: 46 W x 92 H x 44.5 D cm
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Vintage 1970s Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
These early English Chippendale-style dining chairs were crafted in a rich mahogany wood that boasts an unmatched elegance. The openwork back showcases a hand-carved oak tree, leaves...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Dining Room Chairs, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus ribbon cresting rail, scrolled foliage ears, molded edge stiles, ornate ribbon medallio...
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
Located in Louisville, KY
These two Mahogany Antique Irish Chippendale replicas are nothing short of breathtaking. Those with discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work cov...
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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