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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$1,320Sale 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...
Mahogany, Burl
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...
Wool
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Frame Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Frame Large Wall Mirror. Item feat...
Glass, Mahogany
18th c. George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelf with Open Fretwork
Located in Litchfield, CT
Fine antique period 18th century George III Chinese Chippendale mahogany wall shelf with open fretwork sides. Exceptional form with pleasing patina. Measures 33" tall x 26 1/2" wide ...
Mahogany
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Walnut
Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Bamboo Stand, Side or End Table, Column 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handcrafted with cane detail feature bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns. This is a beautiful piece for your Pavilion. Some fading of the black finish due to ...
Bamboo, Cane
19th Century Cockpen Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
A 19th-century Cockpen armchair in excellent condition throughout. This is of wonderful Chinese Chippendale design: a pierced back of a rarely-encountered scheme. Most have a typica...
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Chinese Chippendale or Boho Styled Faux Bamboo Accent or Side Chair
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage Chinese Chippendale or Bohemian styled accent chair is presumed to have been manufactured in the United States in circa 1950. The frame is done in a sculptured wood to mimic bamboo stalks and covered with a bright honey amber lacquer...
Wood
Vintage Orange Chinese Baotou Vase Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78027 Vintage Orange Chinese Baotou Vase Pictorial Rug, 04'03 x 06'08. Chinese Pictorial Baotou rugs, hailing from Baotou in Inner Mongolia, China, are celebrated for their elaborate...
Wool
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...
Lacquer
Chinese Chippendale Appliqués
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of Chinese Chippendale inspired gilded wood wall appliqués, modelled as musician and dancer. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time and that this...
Giltwood
$1,350Sale Price / item|25% Off
Dragon Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug in Blue
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...
Wool
19th Century Antique 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 they were mostly sheltered from E...
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany End Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of Chinese Chippendale style Mahogany End Tables with beautiful carvings. Very finely crafted. Very good vintage condition. Measure 22" in width, 17" in depth and...
Mahogany
$1,753 / item
Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale Bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair in a light oak finish with light distre...
Wood
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''.
Wool
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Mahogany Cockpen Dining Chairs in Espresso, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
Mahogany
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'.
Wool
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Carved Chippendale Style Giltwood Frame Mirror with Bevel Glass. In Stock.
Located in North Salem, NY
An exceptional Chippendale Style carved giltwood mirror, distinguished by its dramatic openwork pagoda crest, a hallmark of the chinoiserie influence popularized in 18th-century Engl...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Gorgeous Pair Original Art Chinese Watercolors Signed and Framed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous pair of original art Chinese watercolors of white chrysanthemum in blue vases, signed and framed in faux bamboo frames with black velvet Passpourtou.
Paper
19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous mid-late 19th century British Chinese Chippendale style cylinder desk from the renowned maker of Hampton & Sons, of Pall Mall, London. This stunnin...
Mahogany
1990s Fruitwood Chippendale Magazine Rack with Sliding Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
Luxurious Fruitwood Chippendale Magazine Rack with sliding tray. Asian carved accent. Measures: 19.5" W x 13.5 D x 18 H. Tray is 8.5" x 11.75".
Fruitwood
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 ...
Silver
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 ...
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Games Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular hinged top with a rosette-carved edge, on a blind fretwork frieze and pierced brackets, raised on molded square legs.
Mahogany
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Carved & Painted Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English, Chinese Chippendale style, profusely carved mirror in gesso and paint. Depicting pagodas, ho ho birds and a swan with a bevelled mirror glass plate.
Mirror, Beech
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Chinese Vintage Peking Blue Handmade Wool Rug with Mullticolor Dragon Motif
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 7'10".
Wool
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 ...
Wool, Cotton
Very Fine Antique Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Tea Table in notable condition with an elaborately pierced full surround top edge, handsome figured Mahogany, well turned Column support with Spiral turned base element s...
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Gold "Gilt" Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie style gold toned pagoda mirror. Use for fireplace mirror, mantle mirror, console mirror, wall mirror, pier mirror. The Rococo style wall mirror in a w...
Wood
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with these exquisite vintage Chinese Chippendale bamboo dining chairs. Featuring an iconic coastal-inspired design ...
Bamboo
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Black Handmade Vintage Chinese Peking Scatter Wool Rug with Traditional Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a black field. This piece has red and orange accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon designs. This rug measures 3'...
Wool
Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Circa 1900
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 ...
Wool, Cotton
Chinoiserie Pavilion Dining Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine mid 18th Century design dining side chair in the Chinese Chippendale manner. To be upholstered in the clients own material. Please note that we are currently working to a 30-...
Mahogany
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
Maple
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.
Fabric, Wood
$1,094Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Jade
19th Century Antique Chinese Art Deco 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 ...
Wool, Cotton
$2,526Sale Price / set|20% Off
Triptych of Chinese Vase Holder in Ebonized Wood with Marble Top
Located in Milano, IT
Triptych of Chinese vase holders in ebonized wood with marble top, end of the 1800. Elegant triptych of vase holders of end of the 1800 and early 1900 Chinese. The structure of the t...
Marble
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.
Marble
George III Mahogany Fretwork Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III "Chinese Chippendale" single drawer side table, the nicely grained top with foliate carved edge over single drawer, supported by pierced trellis pattern spandrels, ha...
Mahogany
$421Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Chippendale Style, Metal Handles, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice square bamboo umbrella stand .Comes with bronze color metal handles China. good condition.
Bamboo
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)
Wool
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).
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Side Table, Oak with Fretwork, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chippendale style side table with fretwork detail around apron & carved legs with paw feet.
Oak
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' 8".
Wool
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 7 Claw Dragon Altar Textile Embroidered
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty large embroidered silk on silk altar textile, with 7 claw dragons. Signs of conservation due to age deterioration of natural silk. Professionally blacken...
Silk
Oriental Low Coffee Table, Lacquered Wood, Chinese Chippendale, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental deeply carved low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in the style of an opium table, it has a two tone lacquer f...
Lacquer
$19,500 / set
Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
By Donghia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of ten mid century armchairs crafted in mahogany in a modern version of the classic chippendale form designed by Yale Burge for Donghia.
Mahogany
The Quiet Longevity: Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Minimalism
Located in Dallas, TX
78081 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 12'01 x 19'01. The Quiet Longevity: Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Minimalist Elegance. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peki...
Wool
$1,871Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage George Zee & Co Hand Carved Rosewood Armchairs A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Rosewood, Cotton
New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'09 x 13'01
Located in Dallas, TX
30820 New Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Landscape Pictorial 09'09 x 13'01. Showcasing a unique bamboo design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Chi...
Wool
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Chinese Chippendale-style mirror embodies the perfect blend of exotic elegance and classic refinement. Crafted with a faux bamboo frame, the piece showcases the distinc...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Nicely Carved Arm Side Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of decorative Chinese Asian arm dining chairs.
Rosewood
English Chinese Chippendale End Table, Mahogany, Late 19th Century, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (Late 19th Century) line inlaid mahogany end table with a blind fretwork apron & an X stretcher supporting an under-tier.
Mahogany
Stylish Large Gilded Asian Style Mirror with Birds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glitzy Asian style wall mirror having fabulous bird decoration in the top corners. By Friedman Brothers
Gesso, Mirror
Antique Chinese Chippendale Children's Armchairs, Mahogany, 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and rare pair of miniature Chinese Chippendale armchairs newly upholstered in blue & white glen plaid fabric. A truly fabulous example of miniature chairs. Use them a...
Mahogany
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Large Wall Mirror. Item features a darved pagoda pediment, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice...
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Chippendale End Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic and simple rectangular drop leaf side table in Mahogany and Cherry. The hand carved legs and apron in a Chinese Chippendale style with two 8 inch drop leaves with a single...
Cherry, Mahogany
$11,595Sale Price / set|30% Off
Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of Early C19th Chinese Alter Tables Panelled Tops with Shaped Frieze raised on lovely shaped Cabriolet Legs Lovely Colour wood Dated C1820s
Hardwood