Like chinoiserie, which had emerged in Europe in the 17th century, antique Chinese Chippendale furniture was an appropriation of Asian design that often distilled it to stereotypes.
Thomas Chippendale published The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director in 1754, and the widespread popularity of the book of furniture designs influenced a new style of furniture named for the English cabinetmaker. Artisans in England, the United States and Europe adapted the work illustrated in its pages. The publication of the pattern book included designs reflecting “Gothic, Chinese and Modern Taste,” with illustrations of “Chinese” chairs and cabinets featuring elaborate hand-carved latticework.
Pagoda-shaped flourishes and wood painted in the “japanned” finish that mimicked lacquer were common on these pieces, as were fretwork patterns on chair backs. The back of a chair is the easiest way to distinguish between Gothic, Rococo and Chinese Chippendale chairs, all of which typically feature broad seats and luxurious upholstery. Chippendale’s designs for “Chinese” chairs tend to favor more clean lines and less ornamentation than the other styles, with cutouts in the rails and the fretwork on the back evoking a European ideal of East Asian design.
Dark woods such as walnut and solid mahogany were commonly used, as were bamboo turnings. Cabinets for imported Chinese ceramics frequently were adorned with glazing bars, while small tea tables were detailed with angular fretwork. The style remained popular through the 18th century and into the decades that followed, even inspiring an entire room at Buckingham Palace.
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Set of Eight Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sublime large set of eight stamped Maison Jansen dining chairs featuring faux-bamboo construction with trellised diamond latticed backs in the grand Chinese Chippendale taste. Fini...
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo, Beech
Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Lacquered Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of ten black lacquered faux-bamboo dining chairs designed in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The set consists of all armchairs with arms measuring 27.25 inches high....
Fabric, Beech
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of eight vintage Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo cane dining chairs with hand oiled & rubbed ebonized wood frames, cane seats in exceptionally well maintained, rarely used cond...
Cane, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining chairs set of 6
Located in Den Haag, NL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your dining space with these Vintage faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs. these chairs feature the classic Chinese Chippendale lattice de...
Faux Bamboo
Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They are in fabulous vintage condition. They wear a p...
Fabric, Rattan
Set of 8 Bleached Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Bleached Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with caned seats. The set consists of 2 generously propor...
Cane, Wood
Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Fine Set of 8 Faux Bamboo Painted Cane Seated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stylish set of 8 faux bamboo cane chairs offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and versatile design. Crafted in a classic Chinoise...
Cane, Walnut
$1,653 / item
Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, Ebonized
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair in an ebonized finish with light distre...
Wood
Vintage Boho Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with the timeless elegance of Chinese Chippendale design. This stunning set of four vintage dining chairs showcases the iconic fretwork back, expertly crafte...
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Black Chinese Chippendale Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Memphis, TN
A pair of black 1970's Chinese Chippendale Dining Arm Chairs with green inset seat cushions. black finish in good shape and chairs are sound and solid.
Wood
McGuire Vintage Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century set of eight armchairs crafted in mahogany with reed wrapped joints featuring stylized Chinese Chippendale oval backs, caned seats, Asian style brackets, stret...
Reed, Mahogany
$3,420 / set
Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chair (sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a dark walnut stain, it reflects the graceful geometry and artistry of 18th-century Chinese Chippendale design. The hand-carved f...
Wood
Set of Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing set of 6 chippendale dining chairs circa 1970's The feature solid wood construction, cane sets and updated seat pads. Clean read...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs Jonathan Adler Style Set of Four
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of Four midcentury Faux Bamboo Chairs, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo chinoiserie Dining Chairs, a Clas...
Faux Bamboo
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs Bamboo Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description click on "Read More". Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from Chairish and they normally set all the costs and handle a...
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Set of Eight Faux Bamboo Bouclé Lacquered Chloe Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight mahogany lacquered dining chairs featuring a faux bamboo carved finish by Villa and House formerly Bungalow 5. Known as Chloe chai...
Bouclé, Mahogany
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive set of four Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs, two arm and two side entirely clad in a bone veneer mosaic. A...
Bone
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of baker dining chairs Dark walnut consisting of 4 arm and 2 side chairs reupholstered in a bright Ikat print. Measures: Seat height 18.5" Arm height 24".
Walnut
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with these exquisite vintage Chinese Chippendale bamboo dining chairs. Featuring an iconic coastal-inspired design ...
Bamboo
$1,760 / item
Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale Bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair in a light oak finish with light distre...
Wood
6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued finish with neutral silk blend seat cushions. S...
Wood
Chinoiserie Pavilion Dining Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine mid 18th Century design dining side chair in the Chinese Chippendale manner. To be upholstered in the clients own material. Please note that we are currently working to a 30-...
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exceptional set of eight vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale dining chairs, ready to be customized to your exact specifications. These chairs epitomize timele...
Wood
Set of 10 Chinese Chippendale Angrave’s Bamboo Plantation Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 10 Chinese Chippendale Angrave’s Bamboo Plantation Chairs This superb and large set would be wonderful in a large Garden or for Modern conservatory dining, the chairs have ar...
Bamboo
$12,500 / set
Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome set of 6 English, Chinese Chippendale ebonized carved mahogany chairs -- 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs with open fretwork, ball and claw feet, upholstered slip seats. The carvings are beautifully articulated on the pierced back. Chairs offer a wide comfortable seat and sturdy construction. 2 of the 4 side chairs are slightly larger in scale but a well matched set of 6. Dimensions given are for the 2 arm chairs. Larger side chairs...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$19,500 / set
Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
By Donghia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of ten mid century armchairs crafted in mahogany in a modern version of the classic chippendale form designed by Yale Burge for Donghia.
Mahogany
$1,520Sale Price / set|50% Off
Splendid 4S Chinese Teak Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
4S Set of Chinese vintage dining chairs in teak wood with a symbol of longevity carved in the backs. Beautifully polished amber color of teak wood. 4 linen cushions included.
Teak
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Mahogany Cockpen Dining Chairs in Espresso, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
Mahogany
$1,760 / item
Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair is finished in dry chalk white with lig...
Wood
$35,000 / set
Set of Fourteen Cockpen Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A custom set of fourteen mahogany Chinese Chippendale cockpen dining chairs. A mid-18th century design, carved of mahogany with saddle seats and ...
Mahogany
Set of 4 Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Side Chairs Attributed to Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 mahogany Chippendale style dining side chairs attributed to Bernhardt. Listing includes (4) side chairs, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, gre...
Mahogany
$2,396Sale Price / set|40% Off
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Naples, FL
Set of four Chinese Chippendale dining chairs with cream striped original upholstery in good condition.
Upholstery, Wood
Chinese Rosewood Corner Dining Chairs Vintage - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 1970s Chinese ...
Rosewood