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What is a Chippendale style chair?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seat...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
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Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Set of 12 Mahogany Hand-Made Chippendale Side Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a super, bench or custom made set of 12 side chairs with mortice and tenon joinery for extra strength made in the way the antique 1700s era version would have been made. They...
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Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
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Set Of Eight Quality Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Including six side and two armchairs. Heavy fine quality construction with carved ribbon backs. Carved acanthus leaf details on the crest rails and middle of the splats. Raised on sq...
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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Sets of chairs this good, of this quality level and this large in number are extremely rare and hard to find. teh carving is of the finest possible quality and the patina and beauty ...
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Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
European Chippendale Style Diningroom Chairs; set / 8
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely handmade Chippendale dining chairs restored with a silky, smooth finish & reupholstered in a cotton /linen fabric with a tropical vibe.
Constructed in fine walnut hardwood in...
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Early 20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
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Cotton, Linen, Walnut