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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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Style: Chinese Chippendale
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Black Lacquered Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinese Chippendale style black lacquered armchairs from circa 1950 with upholstered seats. This elegant pair of English Chinese Chippendale style black lacquered a...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Pair of Carved Giltwood 'Chinese Chippendale' Style Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George III Style Chinese Chippendale Mirrors Entirely of carved and gilded wood, the shaped mirrored plates housed in asymmetrical Rococo frames with carved scrolls, leafy...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Oriental Drum Garden Seat Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of blue and white pierced porcelain Chinese drum garden seats. Item features porcelain construction, pierced decoration, white and blue paint glazed decoration, great style form...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Chenille

1930s, 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

Set of Eight Lexington Chinese Chippendale Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of eight vintage rattan dining armchairs by Lexington. The Chinese Chippendale style chairs feature rattan frames with rattan fretwork on the chair backs, arm panels, an...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair Of Chinese Chippendale Gilt Mirrored Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chippendale giltwood and plaster mirrored wall brackets. Brackets feature classical Chinese Chippendale style scrolled foliate gilt decoration with mirro...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Square Solid Teak Chinese 19th Century Occasional Coffee Lamp Side Table Patina
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Solid Teak Chinese 19th Century Occasional Coffee Lamp Side Table Patina.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Teak

1920s 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 ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Set of 4 Brighton Pavilion Bamboo Rattan and Cane Chairs
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of four vintage Brighton Pavillion armchairs with intricate bamboo frames and cane seats. Overall great condition, some light wear present throughout. 22.25" W 22" D 33.25" H 16...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. Inspired by a George III ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Fruitwood W/Gilt Accents Wall Brackets - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese chippendale style carved fruitwood wall brackets with painted gilt accents and tassels. They most likely date to the later part of the 20th century. They a...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Fruitwood

Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Chinese Chippendale style giltwood mirror. The rectangular mirror plate is surrounded by top openwork pagoda with hanging bells. The mirror is surrounded by intric...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Giltwood, Mirror

Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Chippendale style carved pine secretary. It is purported to be English, and it has glass shelves. The drawers do have dovetail construction, and it is t...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Pine

Chinese Jade Vase with Lid and Base from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Chinese jade vase with lid and wooden base, made in the 1950s Ø cm 10 h cm 20 Chinese jade refers to jade mined or carved in China, dating from the Neolithic period onwards. It is ...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Jade

Antique Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Architectural Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese Chippendale giltwood architectural fragment. Piece is made up of leaves and scroll motif with Chinese accents in center. Intricately hand-carved. Fitted with a h...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Giltwood

Mid-Century Chinese Red Chippendale Style Pagoda Side / Dining Chairs - S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four Chinese red Chippendale style pagoda form side chairs. They are unmarked and most likely are American. The frames are in good shape but the upholstery shows wea...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Chippendale Style Patio Chairs by Meadowcraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Indoor or outdoor vintage faux bamboo patio, garden or porch armchairs made of aluminum metal, painted white. Classic Chinese Chippendale style. The cushions are upholstered with a f...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Chinese Chippendale Syle Vitrines Cabinets Curios by Century Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
From plates to cosmetics to jewelry, make your special things stand out in these beautiful display pieces by Century Furniture. They have Chinese Chippendale styling and a two tone C...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood, Mirror, Glass

Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the domed crest above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined by an upholstered padded ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Hanging Wall Mirror with Pagoda Crest C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Hanging Wall Mirror with Foliate Form Frame and Pagoda Pediment C1930 Measures - 37.5"H x 23.5"W x 2.5"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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

Materials

Wood

Large Scale Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Mirror Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a very large scale Chinese Chippendale style giltwood mirror attributed to Maitland-Smith. It is both wood and composition with elaborate detail and both silver and gold gilt...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Composition

Vintage Thomasville Chinese Chippendale Fretwork Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs
Located in West Chester, PA
Nice set of vintage Thomasville dining chairs with fretwork back rests and floral upholstered seats. Included are four side chairs and two armchairs.
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Italian Mid 20th Century Lacquered Chairs in Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Roma, IT
A truly unique set of chairs, made in Italy between the 50s and 60s but with a Chinese Chippendale style decoration. The set is composed of 6 very light chairs, in curved and carved ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Plant Stand Side Table Column
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie handcrafted Plant Stand, Table, Pedestal, Colum with cane detail feature burnt bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns. This is a beautiful Bohemian C...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood frame with central Ho Ho bird at top.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Console Sofa Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian design fruitwood burl console table/ sofa table. A pair Asian design fruitwood burl side tables by Gordon's F...
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1990s North American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered 12-Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese black lacquered (19th/20th Century) 12 panel screen with an incised gilt genre scene on one side and a multi-colored incised floral design on the back. (18"/panel").
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Console, Altar Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese Export Console in bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style. Standing on two rectangular shaped legs constituted by vertical sticks linked together. Rare altar table / console t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Painted Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a striking grey limestone, this desk measures 64 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 30 inches high, perfectly sized for comfortable and stylish productivity. The desk's su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large 4' Square Burl Wood Top Massive Legs Oriental Chinese Coffee Center Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 4' Square Burl Wood Top Massive Legs Oriental Chinese Coffee Center Table MINT!
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Burl

Brown Jordan Set of Four '4' Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
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

Pair of Metal Outdoor Armchairs with Striped Fabric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your outdoor living space with this exquisite pair of Chippendale Chinoiserie style armchairs, crafted to blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. Each chair featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Chinese Chippendale Style Carved & Painted Mirror
Located in London, GB
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.
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1950s English Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Beech

Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Dragon Rug Size: 6'0" × 8'9" (182 × 266 cm) Color: Beige, Blue, Black
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Friedman Bros. Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
The most wonderful thing about this mirror is its size! One does not often see this particular style in a 42”. The detail is often difficult to achieve in a smaller scale. It is Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan White Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage white finish bamboo, caning and split reed armchair green seat cushion on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with woven cane seat features bamboo frames and Chinese inspir...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Paint

Vintage Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Etagere with Chinoiserie
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting vintage etagere crafted in hardwood with painted grain featuring a pagoda top over three shelves with brass galleries and Chinese Chippendale sides on a cabinet with hand ...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Baker Bamboo Dining Chairs Chinese Chippendale
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A A Fantabulous Set of 6 ...
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1980s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane

Pair of Brighton Style Bamboo and Cane Hexagonal Dining Table Bases
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fabulous and hard to find pair of vintage bamboo dining table bases of hexagonal form, in the Brighton Pavilion or Chinese Chippendale style. This handcrafted pair of table bases fea...
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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Chinese Export Ebonized Top Bamboo Side Tables
Located in Bradenton, FL
An amazing pair of McGuire style Chinese export ebonized top bamboo side tables. Tables have intricate geometric bamboo open fretwork decoration and are topped with square black wood...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Six McGuire Of San Francisco "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of six late 20th century McGuire of San Francisco "Cracked Ice" dining chairs. Chairs were designed by John and Elinor McGuire in the Chinese Chippendale style. Elegant chairs fe...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Textile, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Faux Bamboo Arm Chair in Brunschwig & Fils by Drexel Heritage
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Drexel Chippendale style Faux Bamboo arm chair upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils floral linen upholstery. Dimensions: 22" w x 19" D x 34" h;...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Linen, Walnut

High Back Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of high back burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These tall beautifully handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chai...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of bamboo rattan armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature intricate Chinese Chippendale style open fretwork designs hand-crafted from bamboo pole...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century Chinese Chippendale Style Tall Rosewood Pedestal Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Chinese Chippendale style tall rosewood pedestal stand, 20th century. Magnificent large carved pedestal with fretwork gallery on a shaped top and three scrolled legs with openwork. ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Rosewood

Chinese reversible silk needlework in a fine carved hardwood stand circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive Chinese circular silk needlework Is remarkable as it has been sewn with incredible skill. The front and back are identical in their detail and quality, unlike mo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Silk

Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany and satinwood banded serpentine chests are by Hickory Furniture. They have timeless elegance and are in very good condition They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Bleached Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Bleached Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with caned seats. The side chairs measure 18”W x 17”D x 37.5H
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Server Chest
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut server having brass pulls with decorative back plates by Baker Milling Road model 6250. North America circa 1970. In beautiful condition with...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Brass

High Back Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of high back burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These tall beautifully handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chai...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Dining Server Credenza
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut credenza having brass pulls with decorative back plates by Baker Milling Road model 6230. North America circa 1970. In beautiful condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Loose vintage chair cushions...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

4 Antique Chinese Style Side Tables Made In Mahogany From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
These four antique side tables/side tables are a fascinating collection of 1930s Chinese style furniture. Made from mahogany wood, each table exudes a unique beauty and elegance that...
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1930s Danish Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

Restored Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs: Vintage Elegance Reimagined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transform your dining space with our exquisitely restored set of six dining chairs, epitomizing the cherished Chinese Chippendale style. These vintage gems, crafted from robust solid wood, stand as a beacon of enduring design and superior craftsmanship. Each chair showcases an intricate carved faux bamboo motif, encapsulating the sophistication and timeless charm of this iconic design. Revitalized by our skilled artisans, these chairs now flaunt a modern off-white and pale grey palette, enhanced with an elegant distressed finish that lends depth and character. More than just aesthetically pleasing, these Vintage Chinese...
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer

Octagonal Coffee Table Bronze Flying Horse of Gansu China, France Maison Charles
Located in Andernach, DE
Very large & impressive square coffee table featuring four ''the flying horse of Gansu'' horses from solid bronze. The table top is octagonal and made from beveled glass – and I assu...
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1970s French Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

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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