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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Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panels Possibly From the Qing Dynasty
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of antique Chinese carved wood panels, possibly from the Qing Dynasty or early 20th century, which ma...
Wood
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Oriental Drum Garden Seat Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of blue and white pierced porcelain Chinese drum garden seats. Item features porcelain construction, pierced decoration, white and blue paint glazed decoration, great style form...
Chenille
Brown Jordan Set of Four '4' Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic set of 4 Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo dining armchairs for outdoor, garden or patio. Recently powder coated in classic white over cast aluminum. Designed by Hall Bradley...
Aluminum
Tall Chinese Chippendale Wingback Arm Chair, Wood, Painted Red, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
A statement piece wood fretwork Chinese Chippendale chair painted in Chinese red with caned seat. In very good condition.
Wood
Set of Six Chinese Chippendale Garden Dining Chairs by Richard Frinier
By Richard Frinier, Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and rare set of six garden dining armchairs designed by Richard Frinier for Century Furniture early 21st century. Crafted from heavy wrought aluminum featuring a stylish Chi...
Aluminum
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Chinese Solid Mahogany & Brass Large Ice Chest Box by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Chinese Ice chests or planters by George Zee, circa 1960s solid mahogany with dovetail finish, brass handles, and decorative faux bambo...
Metal, Brass
Antique Red Chinese Chippendale Style Iron Garden/Patio Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly stylish, inspired by Georgian-ear classical form of an English garden chair, sometimes referred to as “chinoiserie” or Chinese Chippendale style, but also known in Britain as “cockspen” chair. This chair is large and commodious, generously proportioned, it's a great choice indoors or out. The garden/patio chair...
Iron
Chinese Brass Round Back Plate for Double Entry Doors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1960’s round solid brass entry door back plate with Chinese motif. In good original vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age. The indoor plate are lacquered th...
Brass
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Style English Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four grand English patio and garden dining armchairs crafted in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The chairs are surprisingly large and heavy constructed from iron featu...
Iron
Vintage Brown Jordan Aluminum Outdoor Round Table with Four Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Francisco, CA
with charcoal powder-coated finish, the round frosted and textured glass top within a conforming aluminum frame raised on four elegantly splayed supports ending in scrolled feet all ...
Aluminum
$1,853Sale Price|34% Off
H 19.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
20th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
Hexagonal shaped Chinese Nanking Style Export blue and white glazed porcelain garden seat. Features include a pierced top and sides, molded relief dots...
Porcelain
$1,600
H 14 in W 17 in D 16 in
Charming Italian Blue and White Terracotta Garden Seat Drinks Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant square terracotta garden seat that looks like stacked pillows having charming blue and white decoration and tassels on the corners. Makes a lovely drinks table.
Terracotta
Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Patio Set by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s iconic “Kantan” Patio set design by Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan. The set has be newly professionally restored. Constructed of black powder coated aluminum and white vinyl s...
Aluminum
$1,780
H 27.5 in W 25.75 in D 70 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Tamiami Chaise Lounge Hall Bradley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Tamiami Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Hall Bradley in the 1960s. Constructed from a durable tubular aluminum f...
Aluminum
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in Dm 56 in
Knoll Topiary Dining Set by Richard Schultz… Six Dining Chairs & Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
Topiary Collection Dining Set designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll in 1996,consisting of six Dining Chairs, Dining Table & Tampered Glass…the Topiary Table with Glass Top is fit...
Aluminum
Brown Jordan 'Florentine' Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Consisting of a round glass top table and four armchairs with openwork metal strap-work manufactured by the iconic outdoor furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan; Brown Jordan, a manuf...
Aluminum
Set of Four Vintage Brown Jordan Patio, Poolside Garden Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Set of four vintage Brown Jordan Tropitone Leillani poolside lounge chairs, having aluminum frames and woven vinyl strap upholstery. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy,...
Aluminum
Large Pair of Mediterranean Terracotta Storage Vessels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of weathered Mediterranean terracotta storage vessels with an exceptional timeworn surface and softly rounded barrel-form silhouette. Featuring traces of layered pale oliv...
Terracotta
$1,200 / set
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of four dining height wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs att. to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chairs feature wrought iron frames, with m...
Wrought Iron
Large Brass Planter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large hand hammered Hollywood Regency style brass planter. Medium and small planters shown in photos have been sold and are not available.
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
Set of Eight Woodard Sculptura Patio Garden Poolside Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of eight original Sculptura dining chairs by Woodard. The set includes two high back bucket chairs, two low back, and four armless chairs. Very hard to find a set of eight, ...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 35 in W 30 in D 34 in
Meadowcraft Faux Bamboo Chippendale Style Patio Lounge Chairs With Ottomans
By Meadowcraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage 4 piece aluminum patio lounge chairs with ottomans by Meadowcraft having faux bamboo frames in the Chinese Chippendale style. In very good condition and incredibly comfortabl...
Aluminum
Sold
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in
Chinese Chippendale White Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Arm Chairs Patio Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage outdoor patio arm lounge club chairs. Newly powder-coated in a fresh white. All new cushions, including foam, upholstered ...
Metal
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H 34.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set 6 Hall Bradley Calcutta Outdoor White Distressed Finished Dining Chairs 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Calcutta Outdoor Patio Furniture designed by Hall Bradley in 1967 and manufactured by Brown Jordon, USA. Featuring 4 Side Chairs and 2 Armchairs in cast Aluminum in distressed white finish with woven Lattice design in Chinese Chippendale Style. Calcutta was designed in 1967 by Hall Bradley. Inspired by the design themes of Chippendale furniture, Calcutta features cast bamboo patterns on the seat and back, while tapered legs and a lower X-stretcher continue the exotic bamboo pattern. Appropriate for indoor formal dining as well as outdoor use. We recommend having the Set newly powder coated. Please ask for a quote. Lead Time 2 business weeks...
Aluminum
Sold
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 16.5 in
Vintage a Coastal Cast Aluminum Chinese Chippendale Outdoor Dining Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal outdoor dining set. A set of four Chinese Chippendale chairs and matching pedestal. No glass. Done in a cast aluminum...
Aluminum
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H 35 in W 70.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Metal Newly Powder-Coated Patio Sofa Faux Bamboo Chippendale Sunbrella
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage 1970's metal, faux bamboo, Chinese Chippendale, fret outdoor patio sofa. This has been professionally powder-coated in white. All...
Metal
Brown Jordan Garden Dining Set by Hall Bradley "Calcutta"
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic dining set of Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo 6 chairs and table in classic white for outdoor, garden or patio. Recently powder coated white over cast aluminum. Designed by Hall Bradley...
Aluminum
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H 30.25 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Octagonal Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Plant Stand, Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage chinoiserie octagonal shaped bamboo and rattan side table on six legs. This table, plant stand is handcrafted with a cane top and features a bamboo frame and Chinese inspir...
Bamboo, Cane
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H 34.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Set of Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Dining Patio Chairs for Brown Jordan, 1967
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic set of Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo dining chairs for outdoor, garden, or patio with 3 armchairs and 3 armless chairs. Recently powder coated in tiffany blue over cast aluminum. Designed by Hall Bradley...
Aluminum
Chinese Carved Marble-Top Rosewood Pedestal Stand
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Chinese carved marble-top rosewood pedestal stand. Features intricately carved apron.
Marble
Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Patio Garden Dining Table for Brown Jordan, 1967
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo dining table for outdoor, garden, or patio rendered in original white powder-coated cast aluminum with a glass top. Designed by Hall Bradley...
Aluminum
Sold
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Four Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Dining Patio Armchairs for Brown Jordan 1967
Located in Miami, FL
Classic set of Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo dining chairs for outdoor, garden, or patio with arms rendered in original white powder coated cast aluminum with black marine grade vinyl cushions. Designed by Hall Bradley...
Aluminum
Midcentury Fretwork Firescreen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century square fire screen with an openwork geometric design in a traditional fretwork pattern. The panel is raised on carved wooden bases.
Wood