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How can you tell if a chair is Chippendale?

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How can you tell if a chair is Chippendale?
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.
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Chippendale Brown and Red Faux Bamboo Wood Barrel Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning traditional Chinoiserie Chippendale faux bamboo tub chair in the manner of Baker Furniture Company. This solid wood barrel back tub chair is created from wood and has a re...
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20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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