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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.

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Style: Chinese Chippendale
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

Splendid 4S Chinese Teak Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
4S Set of Chinese vintage dining chairs in teak wood with a symbol of longevity carved in the backs. Beautifully polished amber color of teak wood. 4 linen cushions included.
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Teak

Splendid 4S Chinese Teak Wood Dining Chairs
Splendid 4S Chinese Teak Wood Dining Chairs
$1,520 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Antique Chinese Marble Buddha Sculpture, 1900s
Located in Naples, IT
Exceptional and ancient Buddha in fine marble. Carved by hand, he represents Buddha with his hand raised in an auspicious attitude.   
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Chippendale Console Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Hardwood

Chinese Chippendale Console Table
Chinese Chippendale Console Table
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Fine Pair Creme Painted Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of crème painted Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo armchairs, circa 1960, beautifully captures the timeless elegance and exotic appeal of mid-20th century design. Each c...
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1960s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Walnut

7 x 10 Modern Chinese Style Handmade Pink Wool Rug featuring a Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a dark pink background featuring beige, goldenrod, and blue accents throughout its abstract dragon design. Wool And Silk Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani 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

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

Set of Fourteen Cockpen Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A custom set of fourteen mahogany Chinese Chippendale cockpen dining chairs. A mid-18th century design, carved of mahogany with saddle seats and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

Two-Tiered Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Table
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage Italian two-tiered Chinese Chippendale style table with beautifully carved tassels, scroll and lattice work. This table has raised pa...
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20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78079 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 08'02 x 09'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug captures the essence of timeless elegance and understated sophistication...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fine 19th Century Gold Foil Wrapped Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Carved Mirror
By Shop of Thomas Johnston
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very fine and Impressive English Rococo 19th century Chippendale style Figural gilt wood carved Over mantel or Pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson after his Collection of D...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s Burnt Bamboo Tessellated Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s burnt bamboo Chinese chippendale style armchair attributed to Harrison Van Horn. Chinese Chippendale wood chair with applied Burt bamboo ...
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wood

Brown Jordan Set of Four 4 Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic set of 4 Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo dining armchairs for outdoor, garden or patio. Recently powder coated in classic white over cast aluminum. Designed by Hall Bradley...
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1960s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Aluminum

Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair
By Nicholas Stone Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue, with gold stenciled details. The chair back is decorated with a different scene from e...
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Handmade Chinese Style Wool Rug In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug featuring a navy blue background and beige accents throughout the traditional Chinese design. This rug measures 9'6" x 12'8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan 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

1930s Hand-Painted Wood Chinese Cachepot
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing cachepot made in China in the Thirties, ebonized wood with mother of pearl inlays and semi precious stones decorations have signs of use and age.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Chinese Chippendale Solid Rosewood Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made of solid rosewood. The back splat is highly carved with fretwork. The seat is upholstered in a nice plastic protected silk fabric. The legs terminate into ball and...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Rosewood

Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
By Hoppy Chang
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Turquoise color lamp stands. Square shape. Comes with matching shades. Signed. 1970s. Measures: Without shades. Height 30 cm, width 10 cm, depth 10 cm. one E27 bulb. With...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Ceramic

Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
$807 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Chinese quality carved hardwood figure of a bearded gentleman holding a drinking cup in period clothing standing on a carved base. A v...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?78081 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking rug with Minimalist Style 12'01 x 19'01. ??With its effortless beauty and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Chine...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

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

Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan / Bamboo Ottomans / Tables in Blue White, 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun set! It is a set of three Chinese chippendale style ottomans or side tables in a new striped upholstery. They are in very good vintage condition. The tops are not attac...
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1970s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Mid 20th Century Set of Four Chinese Hong-Mu Nest of Tables for George Zee CO.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful set of four vintage Chinese rosewood nesting side tables for George Zee and Co. ( the smallest one has the label in the bottom, shown in the picture). They are originally from the mid-20th century with dark reddish...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers. 5 dovetailed rosewood drawers finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very good vintage condition with very few signs of previous use. Heavy Chinese Chippendale brass...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern Chinese Peking Style Wool Rug Handmade in Muted Tones with Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a Chalky color field and navy blue and green accents throughout the traditional Chinese Peking design. This rug measures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Blue Modern Chinese Style Handmade Wool Rug with Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and beige accents throughout the traditional Chinese dragon design. This rug measures 8' x 9'9".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Council Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a finely crafted Mahogany Console by Council. Made by Council, it has fretwork on the legs connectors and lace along the skirt of the table. The legs are made in the Chippen...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Top Desk This stunning and rare 19th-century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda desk or writing table is a re...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Pair of Engraved Vases
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of vases in 800 solid silver. The shape of the vases is round, pot-bellied and has been made with a smooth and glossy finish. The vases were embellished with a hand engraving ...
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1990s European Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th Century Maitland Smith Chinese Chippendale Square Coffee table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Maitland Smith mid-20th century Chinese Chippendale style square coffee table. Table has gold tooled leather inserts on top on beautifully carved and scrolled wood frame. Made ...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING AND VERY HIGH QUALITY 19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard. Probably English, unmarked, but ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chinese jade figures - shoulao
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of Chinese figures in spinach green jade. (1 item with two figures) Good condition. Thank you
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Jade

George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dragon Peking Handmade Multicolor Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and multi-color accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon design. This rug measures 3'1" x 7'11".
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1950s Tibetan Vintage 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

Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish and useful rectangular shape Chinoiserie style three strand carved wood gold tone faux bamboo frame mirror. Search terms: wall mirror, mantle mirror, dressing table mirror...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Blue Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug With Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug features a rich navy blue field adorned with vibrant yellow accents showcasing traditional Chinese dragon designs. This ru...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Chippendale George III Style Burl Elmwood Dessert Occasional Table
Located in Lomita, CA
The burl veneer pattern and patina of the burl elmwood on this table is fantastic! A vintage Chinese Chippendale burled elmwood veneer occasional table. It has interesting features ...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Elm, Burl

A fine pair of large late 19th century Chinese Chippendale armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of oversized late 19th century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany carved open armchairs. Covered in a white muslin
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Blue Tan Chinese Antique Peking Handmade Wool Rug with Pictorial Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a tan and navy blue field and orange accents throughout the traditional Chinese pictorial design. This rug measures 3'...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Painted Faux Bamboo Chippendale Style Centre Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A very well proportioned hand painted and carved English Pine faux bamboo coffee or centre table, in the chippendale style, dating to circa 1920. With carved bamboo ridges, overpaint...
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1920s English Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Pine

Rare Mahogany Reticulated Carved Chinese Chippendale Etagere China Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Rare Mahogany Reticulated Carved Chinese Chippendale Etagere China Vitrine is a stunning and intricate piece that combines both Chinese-inspired craftsmanship and the elegant de...
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1880s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Console Table Chinese Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Gilded 19th Century China
Located in New York, NY
Console Table Chinese Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Gilded 19th Century China. Sideboard made in China in black lacquer with painted gilded details...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Asian Chinese Chippendale Style Solid Rosewood Square Dining Table w/ 2 Bords
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid rosewood Chinese Chippendale style square dining table with 2x22 leaves extension boards. Mid-Century Modern decor match.
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Bench, Wood Fabric, Elegant Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Chippendale style 36" wide bench with Fleur de Lys fabric upholstery. A very versatile piece. Simple and elegant.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Style Black Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Chinese Chippendale style black faux bamboo armchairs from the mid 20th century, with new upholstery. Made in the USA during the midcentury period, each of this pair of faux bamboo armchairs features a Chinese Chippendale ebonized design perfectly complimented by the neutral tones of its upholstered seat. Resting on straight legs connected to one another through cross stretchers, this pair of midcentury Chinese Chippendale...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

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

Wicker Side Tables 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice attractive Wicker side tables. Beveled glass top. In a light Pink color. Sofa tables, Nightstands, End tables can be used in many different ways. Very good condition.
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1970s French Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Wicker Side Tables 1970s France
Wicker Side Tables 1970s France
$1,377 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossb...
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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Side Tables or Stands Southern Chinese
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Late Qing dynasty carved hardwood side tables or stands or tea tables, Southern Chinese, A good example of tea tables with finely carved fri...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Hanging Shelf with Pagoda Crest, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Hanging Shelf with Pagoda Design Crest, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare antique Chinese red lacquer desk box of cove sided rectangular base with three lidded compartments each with "shou" symbol in cartouche, key fr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

HENREDON Bar Buffet Asian Goat Skin
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Painted Malachite Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Malachite glass top side tables. Double faux bamboo legs with wrap around apron & inset glass top.
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique Dragon Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from E...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

"Chinese Chippendale" Pembroke Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A 'Chinese Chippendale' period Pembroke table on bamboo-turned cluster legs. The well-figured mahogany top is outlined with a fine strip of checkered and feather banding. There is a ...
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1770s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

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.