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What makes a chair a Chippendale?
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Chippendale chairs are chairs made in the American Chippendale style of furniture, dating from the 1700s and named after famed London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. Related to but distinct from the Queen Anne style, Chippendale furniture endures to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chippendale chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style. Original Mirror.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style Wall Mirror. Original Glass
Gorgeous antique solid Mahogany American Chippendale...
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads
Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history.
A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
A pair of English 18th century Chippendale period George III armchairs. rare
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Central England, GB
A most attractive and rare pair of high quality carved mahogany Chippendale period George III armchairs beautifully hand made with some fine and crisp details.
This handsome pair of...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Carved Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an ...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
George II Mahogany Pembroke Table by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pembroke Table
Thomas Chippendale
Circa 1780
This highly significant Pembroke table is a rare example of Thomas Chippendale's exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing his legacy's unpa...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Six Hand Dyed Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Tub Club Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six, fully restored hand, dyed cigar leather English tub or club armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style floating button Chesterfield seat...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak