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How can you tell if a chair is Chippendale?
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To tell if a chair is Chippendale, search the piece for a maker's mark. Thomas Chippendale never marked his chairs, so if you see a mark with his name, you're likely looking at a replica. To differentiate authentic Chippendale chairs from pieces produced in his style, it's necessary to closely study the craftsmanship and ornamentation, and this can be challenging since Chippendale produced many different chairs over the course of his career. As a result, experts generally recommend that you have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the authentication process. Explore a range of Thomas Chippendale chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
If these two chairs could speak, the history they might share. These rare and very early chairs are hand-carved and constructed in a refined primitive country design, reflective of the era. Utilizing a stunning, rich maple, the top rails and cross rails flow with ribbon designs for a touch of elegance. The backs of these chairs are more delicate than others of this period and style. Higher, thinner rails and styles found in these chair backs, mixed with the heavy squared legs and wide band stretchers make these an impressive example of an Early American country chair...
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Maple
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, 18th century, height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
This is a superb mahogany, Chippendale ribbon-back side chair with embroidered sea...
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,040 Sale Price
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Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s
Product Details
Complete with fabric cushions.
Dimensions: 46 W x 92 H x 44.5 D cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating.
ht. 40, w...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Pair of Mahogany frame chairs with finely carved frames having sinuous and twining back splats, square Reeded front legs and button-tufted seats. The wood is particularly fine...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
