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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Item Ships From: California
Style: Chinese Chippendale
Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Lacquered Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of ten black lacquered faux-bamboo dining chairs designed in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The set consists of all armchairs with arms measuring 27.25 inches high....
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique Chinese 19-Century Egg Jardinière pottery Planter, 3-sets available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 19th Century Century egg Chinese art pottery pot featuring an Asian dragon along the front. These Pots are over 120 years old and were used to store black "Century eggs" and now...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$990 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted
Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,280 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs Jonathan Adler Style Set of Four
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of Four midcentury Faux Bamboo Chairs, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs.
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo chinoiserie Dining Chairs, a Clas...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Pair of Henredon Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Side End Tables
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of mahogany side tables or end tables hand-crafted in the Georgian taste decorated with Chinese Chippendale lattice design open fretwork patterns on the sides. The rect...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Blue Mountain Pavilion
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Chinese export eight-panel coromandel screen featuring a vibrant blue mountain landscape with pavilions and pagodas. The idyllic screen has a fertility theme decorated wi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Solid Mahogany
Brass Large Ice Chest Box by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Chinese Ice chests or planters by George Zee, circa 1960s solid mahogany with dovetail finish, brass handles, and decorative faux bambo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$700 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Well-Carved English Chippendale Style Gilt-Wood Mirror with Bold Crest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The exuberantly carved pagoda crest surrounded by lively acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and grotto motifs cascading down to an openwork frame.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$6,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Style English Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four grand English patio and garden dining armchairs crafted in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The chairs are surprisingly large and heavy constructed from iron featu...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Iron
English Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror in the Chinese Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well-carved giltwood wall mirror with a pagoda-form pediment above an open-work carved foliate frame.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Chinese Chippendale Garden Dining Chairs by Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and rare set of six garden dining armchairs designed by Richard Frinier for Century Furniture early 21st century. Crafted from heavy wrought aluminum featuring a stylish Chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Hardwood Extending Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent carved hardwood extending dining table with two leaves. The grand table is constructed from radiant hardwoods probably elm. The table measures 101.5 inches long with two ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Late Qing Dynasty Split Bamboo
Lattice Top Chippendale Cabinet w/ 3 Drawers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant two-stepped cabinet showcases a distinctive half-bamboo motif, with split bamboo forming the tops of the shelves and cabinet in a lattice-lik...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4
8"×6
4"
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This antique Chinese Ningxia rug is a striking example of Qing-era artistry, showcasing a delicate interplay of traditional floral symbolism and Buddhist harmony. Hand-knotted in sof...
Category
19th Century 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
$1,725 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Hand Painted Porcelain Chinese Lamps Kutani Revival Hollywood Regency
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Chinese table lamps. Hand painted. Kutani Revival style.
Dimensions: 21" H x 6" D x 6" W
Delivery within 200 miles from San Diego CA is available f...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gordons Fine Furniture Design Fruitwood Burl Side Tables.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the perfect blend of elegance and style with these stunning Asian-inspired side tables from Gordon's Fine Furniture. Crafted from luxurious fruitwood burl, each table boasts...
Category
1990s American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
Fortuny Upholstered Antique Chinese Chippendale Designer Chair
By Fortuny
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Fortuny upholstered antique Chinese chippendale designer chair
Additional information:
Materials: cotton, mahogany
Colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Girandoles with Reverse Painted Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty pair of English Chinese Chippendale style carved giltwood girandoles, each crested with an eagle resting on a stylized foliate surround. The mirrors are decorated, one ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
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 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood
Set of Eight Faux Bamboo Bouclé Lacquered Chloe Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight mahogany lacquered dining chairs featuring a faux bamboo carved finish by Villa and House formerly Bungalow 5. Known as Chloe chai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Chinese Brass Round Back Plate for Double Entry Doors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1960’s round solid brass entry door back plate with Chinese motif.
In good original vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age.
The indoor plate are lacquered th...
Category
1960s East Asian Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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VINTAGE PAIR OF ENGLISH MAHOGANY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIDE END LAMP TABLEs
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Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
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...
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Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining chairs set of 6
Located in Den Haag, NL
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19th Century Castiron Jardinière or Planter
Located in Brecht, BE
sublime grey and blue patina on this castiron jardinière or planter.
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Pair of White Nightstands by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This matching pair of white lacquer nightstands features drop-down front drawers, which also provide storage when closed. Each unit has a black lacquered and brass knob. They are wel...
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Antique Wannopee Pottery Majolica Delphin Dolphin Pedestal Jardiniere Planter
Located in Dayton, OH
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Set of 4 Chinese Chippendale Chairs With Table
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Pair of George III Chinese Chippendale Style Lacquered Pagoda Armchairs
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of lacquered armchairs crafted in the George III Chinese chippendale taste by Weiman. The chairs feature a pagoda shaped crest rail and elaborate geometric open fretwo...
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Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
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Located in Laguna Beach, CA
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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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