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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Planter Cachepot Jardinière with Stand
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain planter cachepot jardinière with wood stand, circa mid to late-20th century. A white porcelain plant or flower pot on beautiful wood stand with cutouts and scrolled...
Porcelain, Wood
4ft Tall Blue and White Chinese Vase
Located in London, GB
A Very Decorative Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Vase This Vase Stands at a impressive 4ft in height Being Blue and White goes with Most Colour Decor
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Concrete Pagoda Garden Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage concrete garden ornament. A chic Asian pagoda in a clean and sleek design. Splits into 4 separate pieces for easy...
Concrete
Pair of stunning faux bamboo cachepots
Located in Evanston, IL
Pair of stunning faux bamboo cachepots from Maison Bagues
Brass
1930s Hand-Painted Wood Chinese Cachepot
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing cachepot made in China in the Thirties, ebonized wood with mother of pearl inlays and semi precious stones decorations have signs of use and age.
Wood
$3,262Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Vase Chinese Replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vase in solid silver 800 with enamelled Phoenix, replica of a vase of the Ching Dynasty 1644 - 1911 Chia Ching period 1796 - 1821 Vase from the "Antica Cina collection" produced by ...
Silver
Pair of Handmade Maitland-Smith Sculptural Vases Thailand 1980s
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Handmade Maitland-Smith Decorative Vases, Thailand, Late 20th Century A striking pair of handmade vases by Maitland-Smith, crafted in Thailand with the brand's signature att...
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Pair of Engraved Vases
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of vases in 800 solid silver. The shape of the vases is round, pot-bellied and has been made with a smooth and glossy finish. The vases were embellished with a hand engraving ...
Silver
$2,590Sale Price / set|20% Off
Triptych of Chinese Vase Holder in Ebonized Wood with Marble Top
Located in Milano, IT
Triptych of Chinese vase holders in ebonized wood with marble top, end of the 1800. Elegant triptych of vase holders of end of the 1800 and early 1900 Chinese. The structure of the t...
Marble
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bamboo & Floral Lacquer Hexagon Shaped Trash Can or Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage hexagon-shaped piece seamlessly combines functionality with artistic charm, making it a versatile decorative item. Crafted with a bamboo frame, it is adorned with a rich...
Bamboo, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Engraved Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vase in 800 solid silver. The shape of the vase is round, pot-bellied and has been made with a smooth and glossy finish. The vason was embellished with a hand engraving depicting a...
Silver
Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Footed Porcelain Cachepot Handles
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand painted footed cachepot / planter with handles, by Anna Weatherley Designs. Featuring hand painted butterflies, insect and floral motifs. Anna Weatherley has been de...
Porcelain
$2,878
H 10.24 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
Silver
Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
Concrete
Legras Style Enameled and Hand-Painted Decoration Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Legras Style Enameled and Hand-Painted Decoration Glass Vase, 1930s Period: Early 20th century Origin: St. Denis, France Color: Enameled with magenta crimson hues on a peach ground ...
Glass, Art Glass
Blue and White Chinese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Chinese vase. Qing era vase modeled in two sections of baluster form in white paste with strong blue figures and accoutrements...
Porcelain
Louis XV Wood Planter Cachepot Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV wood planter cachepot jardiniere. Antique unpainted blonde wood Louis XV period cachepot planter of near square form with brass pierced gallery at top enclosing original zin...
Brass
$315Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Antique French Rouen Faience Jardiniere Cachepot, circa 1900
By Rouen
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique petite French faience hand painted jardiniere / cachepot / planter from Rouen, France, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. It would be gorgeous added to a collectio...
Faience
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in Dm 11 in
2 Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Lotus Flower Planters Cachepots Jardinières
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid to early 20th century blue and white porcelain planters / jardinieres. Round form with flared rim, drain holes, and matching underplates. Decorated by hand with swirling ...
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Vase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese blue and white vase decorated with oriental figures and foliage having four character marks.
Porcelain
Blue and White Chinese Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Chinese vases signed These vases are unusual with fluted white areas with trumpet openings. Blue and white decorations are landscapes.
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Glass, Murano Glass
$11,640
H 12.8 in Dm 3.94 in
20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver Torsade Vase by Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati Made in Italy, 20th Century. Maker: Mario Buccellati Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati was born int...
Sterling Silver
Chinese Jade Vase with Lid and Base from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Chinese jade vase with lid and wooden base, made in the 1950s Ø cm 10 h cm 20 Chinese jade refers to jade mined or carved in China, dating from the Neolith...
Jade
Vintage Asian Floral Ginger Jar Urns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of white Asian ginger jar urns. Beautiful tone on tone floral design. Rest on ebony wooden plinths. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Ebony
Sold
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Chinese Pink & Green Fishbowls Planters Jardinieres on Carved Pedestals
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent pair of Chinese porcelain jardinieres fishbowls planters in a pink and green floral motif. On carved wooden pedestal bases.
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
Blue & White Crossing Circles Porcelain Heaven Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white crossing circles heaven jar Shape: temple jar Color: Blue and white Size (inches): 13 W x 13 D x 22.5 H High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Dist...
Porcelain
Vintage Four Handles Water Pot
Located in Carson, CA
Vintage Four Handles Water Pot. Antique pots, size and shape vary, cracks and dings are part of characteristics. All hand selected, no two are the same, please let us pick the best f...
Porcelain
Blue and White Mountain Village Lantern Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Blue and white mountain village lantern jar The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum. High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Di...
Porcelain
Blue & White Chain Temple Jar, Small
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white chain temple jar - 2 sizes The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum. High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distre...
Porcelain
Antique Oriental Chinese Dragon Bronze Altar Archaistic Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chinese bronze altar vase decorated in the Archaistic style with mythical beast loop handles and a large dragon wrapping around the front of the vase. bkx1
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Vases with Bamboo Motif
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Chinese vases with bamboo motif.
A Pair of Black Lacquer Chinoiserie and Gilt Tole Tea Jars
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century painted tole metal tea jars, each painted in black with gilt details and oriental Chinoiserie figures. Originally made for containing different teas in a tea dealers...
Par of Chinese Oxblood Monochrome Ginger Jar Vases
Located in New York, NY
Par of monochrome ginger jar vases in oxblood. Chinese; first half of 20th Century.
Porcelain