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Chinese Chippendale Furniture

CHINESE CHIPPENDALE STYLE

Like chinoiserie, which had emerged in Europe in the 17th century, antique Chinese Chippendale furniture was an appropriation of Asian design that often distilled it to stereotypes.

Thomas Chippendale published The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director in 1754, and the widespread popularity of the book of furniture designs influenced a new style of furniture named for the English cabinetmaker. Artisans in England, the United States and Europe adapted the work illustrated in its pages. The publication of the pattern book included designs reflecting “Gothic, Chinese and Modern Taste,” with illustrations of “Chinese” chairs and cabinets featuring elaborate hand-carved latticework.

Pagoda-shaped flourishes and wood painted in the “japanned” finish that mimicked lacquer were common on these pieces, as were fretwork patterns on chair backs. The back of a chair is the easiest way to distinguish between Gothic, Rococo and Chinese Chippendale chairs, all of which typically feature broad seats and luxurious upholstery. Chippendale’s designs for “Chinese” chairs tend to favor more clean lines and less ornamentation than the other styles, with cutouts in the rails and the fretwork on the back evoking a European ideal of East Asian design.

Dark woods such as walnut and solid mahogany were commonly used, as were bamboo turnings. Cabinets for imported Chinese ceramics frequently were adorned with glazing bars, while small tea tables were detailed with angular fretwork. The style remained popular through the 18th century and into the decades that followed, even inspiring an entire room at Buckingham Palace.

Find antique Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs, side tables, case pieces and other furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: New York
Style: Chinese Chippendale
Zabihi Collection Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Art Deco Chinese rug in tans and navy Details rug no. 10814 size 8' 5" x 10' 2" (257 x 310 cm)
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Signed Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A signed art deco small rug from the 1940s. signature found on the bottom corner of a border Details rug no. j4510 size 2' 8" x 4' 5" (81 x 135 cm)
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wool

18th Century Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet ( 12 8 x13 4 - 385 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
Main Hall Carpet Ningxia North Central China First Half of the 18th century Measures: 12'8" x 13'4" - 386 x 406 cm Structural Analysis Warp: cotton, white, natural, Z-4-S, hand-spun...
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1720s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved mahogany with a flat top writing surface and a intricate carrved gallery with dragons and birds. Carvinga are on every service ans these are highly skiiied labor. See ...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

Matched Pair of George III Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine matched pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs with shaped backs, the arms with blind fretwork carving, the square legs similarly carved and joined by pierced fretwork ...
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1770s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Suede, Mahogany

Magenta Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting early 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a spacious floral design on a Magenta Ground. Measures: 8' x 9'10''.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Chinese Scenic Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Chinese Peking Rug with a blotchy light color solid field surrounded by a figurative scenery border. Details rug no. j2637 size 8' 10" x 11' 7" (269 x 353 cm)
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wool

Very large Vintage Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Italian made, large giltwood mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, measuring 33 by 65 inches, featuring stylized foliate scrolls and rocaille designs and Chinese figure.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Dressing Table With Mirror Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique Chinese Chippendale dressing set offers mahogany construction with dressing table, upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

Planter Cachepot Jardinière with Stand
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain planter cachepot jardinière with wood stand, circa mid to late-20th century. A white porcelain plant or flower pot on beautiful wood stand with cutouts and scrolled...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous late 19thc Tansu cabinet with 8 drawers of various sizes behind two doors that have the lock & key. Gilt and Paint Decorated on all sides except back and bottom. Fronts of a...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Wall Mirror(manner of Thomas Johnson)
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (late 19th Century) carved giltwood wall mirror with pagoda top above a seated figure, birds, hounds, and a fox. (in the manner of THOMAS JOHNSON ci...
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19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Giltwood

Glamorous Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Stunning room size 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a colorful floral design in bright green, coral mustard and purple accent colors. Measures: 9' x 11'9''.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue 20th Century Khotan Antique Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Khotan gallery size rug. Measures: 6'10" x 13'2". Khotan rugs hail from East Turkestan. Due to its geographical proximity to both Persian and China, Khota...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Chinese Rug 5 ft 10 in x 8 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Charm Antique Chinese Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1900
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Khotan Pomegranate Full Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
A full pile excellent condition early 20th century Khotan rug. Gray ground, red accent pomegranates throughout with a lavender multi band border, circa 1920, measures: 5'11" x 9'.
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Gallery Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting floral design early 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet in an odd size wide gallery room size format. Measures: 7'6'' x 14'5''.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Silk And Metallic Chinese Rug 5 ft x 8 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk And Metallic Thread Chinese Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Metallic Thread

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Blue Early 20th Century Khotan Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Khotan rug with a denim blue field. Measures: 5'3" x 8'9" Khotan rugs hail from East Turkestan. Due to its geographical proximity to both Persian and Chin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

English Chinese Chippendale Regency Style Giltwood Parclose Wall Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique English Chinese Chippendale parclose wall mirror in Regency style offers giltwood frame wi...
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ralph Lauren Art Deco Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Craquelure Glaze
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant Ralph Lauren table lamp features sculptural rectangular ceramic or porcelain body with turquoise blue glaze. Highly detailed, fine craquelure glaze texture is emphasi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Handmade Maitland-Smith Sculptural Vases Thailand 1980s
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Handmade Maitland-Smith Decorative Vases, Thailand, Late 20th Century A striking pair of handmade vases by Maitland-Smith, crafted in Thailand with the brand's signature att...
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Brass Console Sofa Table Spain
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8 leg faux bamboo sofa table with a brass tray top. Black enamel with brass caps atop each leg. Stretchers cross on both bottom and top sections creating X-stretchers. Would...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Book Matched Hand Chased Gilt Metal Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing pair of gilt Chinese urns. Hand chased full bodied birds with floral leaves and bamboo. Scalloped wood base. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, totally elegant...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Metal

Excellent English Slate and Marble Mosaic Table with Chinoiserie Tripod Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptional 19th century English tripod table with a mosaic marble and slate intarsia top on a turned and carved baluster support terminating in a dragon-motif carved tripod base;...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Marble, Slate

Asian Style Wall Mirror by La Barge
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Asian style wall mirror by La Barge. Hand-painted and artist signed.
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1960s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Zabihi Collection Accent Chinese Art Deco Life of Prosperity Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Full Pile Chinese Art Deco Life of Prosperity Rug Details rug no. j4765 size 3' 10" x 6' 2" (117 x 188 cm)
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

English Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Turn-of-the-century English Chinese Chippendale style armchair. The chair is composed of mahogany and features a Gothic pierced tracery des...
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with cluster legs with stretcher and gold damask upholstery
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany mantel clock with pagoda top and lattice design trim & column side (signed: Th...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Floral Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Floral Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 8'7" × 11'4" (261 × 345 cm) This exquisite hand-knotted Chinese rug from the 1920s beautifully exemplifies the early 20th-cent...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug. 1 ft 9 in x 2 ft (0.53 m x 0.61 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese rug, Origin: China, circa 1900. Size: 1 ft 9 in x 2 ft (0.53 m x 0.61 m).  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug. 14 ft x 21 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Oversized Green Background Antique Chinese Rug, country of origin / rug type: Chinese rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 14 ft x 21 ft 6 in (4.27 m x 6.55 m)
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Silver and Gold Leaf Decorator Wall Mirror Having a Web Design and Dancing Bear
Located in Manhasset, NY
This is a wonderfully carved and gilt silver and gold leaf decorator wall mirror having a web design and dancing bear.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th c. Chinese Chippendale Folding Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century English Chinese Chippendale four fold screen with silk panels embroidered with floral chinoiserie patterns framed in giltwood carved with filigree fretwork tops.
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19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Curio Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) mahogany curio display cabinets with glass door and pagoda top. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Drinks Coasters Butterfly Design, Set of Six
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) cocktail drinks coasters in the Chinese Chippendale design style. circa late-20th century. Design includes flowers and butterflies with lattice-like ground...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Cork, Paper

George III Chinese Chippendale Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany Chinese Chippendale console/serving table, the richly patinated top over blind fretwork carved apron and legs, joined by open fretted brackets and standing on blocked feet...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
China, circa 1870 Handwoven Measures: 10'11" x 9'3" (333 x 282 cm)..
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a worn 1930s Chinese Art Deco Small rug Details rug no. j4509 size 2' 6" x 4' 11" (76 x 150 cm
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chippendale Style Console, Wall or over the Mantle Mirrors, a Pair Italian
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Chippendale style elaborate giltwood wall or console mirrors. The pair oval in form with a clean center mirror flanked by a finely carved carved frame of roses, floral design and scroll having full bodied winged birds perched on each side of each mirror. These large and impressive Italian mirrors are certain to make a statement in any room in the home. An archetype of the finest English design and craftsmanship, Chippendale style furniture originated with cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale in the 18th century. The style was immediately popular and adopted across Europe and America – and it continues to be a favored style for sophisticated and traditional interiors today. Drawing inspiration from Gothic, Rococo and Chinese design, original-inspired Chippendale furnishings are often variable in their overall aesthetic but are consistent in their aura of luxury and elegance. Essential to Chippendale-style furniture is the use of fine hardwoods, such as mahogany and walnut, and often the presence of a dark finish, which emulates old-world, monarchal designs. Stylistically, refined details like yoked chair...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Worn Khotan Antique Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn early 20th century Khotan gallery rug. Gray ground, soft red accent pomegranates throughout. accents in yellow and brown circa 1910, measures: 6'4" x 12'10".
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Bright Navy Pink Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a room-size art deco Nichols Chinese rug from the 1930s Details rug no. 10813 size 8' 10" x 11' 7" (269 x 353 cm)
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pink Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Foyer Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting early 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a spacious floral design in dominant accents in green and pink. Measures: 6' x 8'6''.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Burgundy Emerald Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting Large room size 20th-century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a spacious floral design on a Burgundy Field Measures: 9'10'' x 13'5''.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Spectacular Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century exquisite Chinese Peking rug with an enchanting design and multi-band border in predominant shades of ivory and blue. 8'10'' x 11'7''
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century predominantly Khotan gallery rug. 6'4'' x 12'11''
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Ivory Early 20th Century Khotan Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early 20th century Khotan rug with repetitive pomegranate motif on an ivory ground. Dominant accents in apricot and brown, circa 1920 Measures: 5'9" x 11'6" Khotan, a...
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Enchanting Blue Antique Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting early 20th century Chinese Peking carpet with a soft blue background, beige border and soft accents in peachy apricot. 8'10'' x 11'3''
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Pair of Antique Ningxia Pillar Rugs 2 ft 1 in x 4 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Ningxia Pillar Rugs with Dragon Motifs, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Chinese Rug 8 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Culturally Rich Antique Chinese Fu Dog Dragon Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1900
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th century) carved mahogany lattice design secretary with gilt eagle pediment.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Majolica Serving Tureen Lid Chippendale Bamboo Decor, Italy 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking serving set of tureen with lid and underplate features ceramic or porcelain body with faux bamboo decor, forming a strong geometric trim in Chinese Chippendale style. Warm, buttery yellow colors of the bamboo trellises with mocha brown accents are meticulously hand-painted with great detail; the faux bamboo trellis, done in relief, stands out on white background. The lid has an opening for the serving utensils. The tureen and the underplate are marked with "Made in Italy" on the bottoms; the pieces are missing the distributor stickers. The Chinese Chippendale style was popular in Italy in 1960s, and fine examples of Italian designs were produced by multiple companies, including the luxury furniture company Vivai Del Sud, which made both furniture and decor items, such as lamps, in this style. We're attributing the set to Mottahedeh, who sourced high quality Italian majolica in similar styles; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY or "Made in Italy" and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the pieces are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The tureen with its classic shape, detailed decor, and historically inspired design will blend quite well with many china and serverware patterns, both in traditional and more modern styles. Overall, the piece is surprizingly reminiscent of the beautiful Vannerie Cottage pattern by Alberto Pinto, inspired by Jean-Michel Frank’s Bauhaus rattan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Pottery, Majolica, Ceramic

Nazmiyal Collection Purple Chinese Dragon Design Rug 4 ft 4 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Purple Antique Chinese Dragon Design Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Papier-Mache Blue and White Basket with Lid
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Chinese papier-mache vessel painted white with a blue and white floral band around the center and top, wrapped in wicker rattan weave, resting o...
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wicker, Lacquer

Chinese Chippendale Burl Mahogany Dining Table 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** A Chinese Chippendale style dining table offers mahogan...
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany, Burl

Late 20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet in Blue and Mauve
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Peking room size carpet handmade during the late 20th century in blue, mauve, and cream. Measures: 9' 1" x 11' 9".
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Green Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (Late 19th Century) mahogany console table with green marble top and fretwork carved frieze centered with a floral garland tablet.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Marble

English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Bird Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) vertical giltwood wall mirror with bird design.
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19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th Century) mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice design (signed EDWARDS & ROBERTS).       
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, Maitland Smith, and Brown Jordan. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $244 and tops out at $187,500 while the average work can sell for $2,624.

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