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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...
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$145,372 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780 Architects writing table or desk
A v...
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$24,228 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Stunning Georgian circa 1760 Thomas Chippendale Phoenix Mirror Giltwood Hardwood
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1760 mahogany and giltwood Phoenix Thomas Chippendale wall mirror
A rare, collectable and highly coveted wall mirror. Known as the Thomas Chippendale Phoenix mirror...
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$1,308 Sale Price
30% Off
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