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What is a Chippendale style chair?

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What is a Chippendale style chair?
Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
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Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, 1992 Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seats. Measures:...
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1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

George 111 Mahogany Dining Chair Reupholstered, well carved Circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb hardwood walnut, side or dining chair which we date to the mid 18th century, George 111rd period, circa 1760. The chair has a very well carved back splat consisting of vertical interconnected ribbons with good detail. The top rail has a serpentine crest with central crisply carved detail with an acorn motif and well formed & carved ears with rosettes. The pegged and jointed legs are square with an inside chamfer back and front and the front legs are flute molded to match the side rails, with dovetailed "H" cross-stretchers. It has a drop-in seat which has been newly upholstered and webbed but could easily be upholstered in a fabric of choice. The proportion of this chair is excellent with very good width and a good rake to the backs and rear legs. The hardwood has developed a beautiful mellow colour and patina with age and polishing over the years. Overall a fine quality, English Georgian dining chair.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 10 19th Century Chippendale design dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 10 19th century Chippendale design dining chairs Fine quality set of dining chairs in the Chippendale taste, circa 1860. Set comprises of 8 single and 2 carver armchairs. So...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry American Chippendale Style Pierced Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of six Drexel dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring American Chippendale styling with a pierced reticulated back splat and quatrefoil style fabric. Dimensions: 24" x ...
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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Smith & Watson Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with velvet upholstered seats. Measu...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs With Scroll Form Corbels Unsigned...
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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