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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1920's Antique Kut Hing Swatow Cocktail/Martini Shaker
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of early 20th-century Chinese cocktail shakers by Kut Hing, one of the most esteemed Swatow pewterware makers. Known for their intricate craftsman...
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$961 / set
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of two Chinese porcelain vases from the early 1900s captures the refinement and delicacy of oriental art from that period. These vases, carefully crafted with atten...
Porcelain
Drinks Coasters Butterfly Design, Set of Six
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) cocktail drinks coasters in the Chinese Chippendale design style. circa late-20th century. Design includes flowers and butterflies with lattice-like ground...
Laminate, Cork, Paper
Majolica Serving Tureen & Lid Chippendale Bamboo Decor, Italy 1960s
By Mottahedeh
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking serving set of tureen with lid and underplate features ceramic or porcelain body with faux bamboo decor, forming a strong geometric trim in Chinese Chippendale style. Warm, buttery yellow colors of the bamboo trellises with mocha brown accents are meticulously hand-painted with great detail; the faux bamboo trellis, done in relief, stands out on white background. The lid has an opening for the serving utensils. The tureen and the underplate are marked with "Made in Italy" on the bottoms; the pieces are missing the distributor stickers. The Chinese Chippendale style was popular in Italy in 1960s, and fine examples of Italian designs were produced by multiple companies, including the luxury furniture company Vivai Del Sud, which made both furniture and decor items, such as lamps, in this style. We're attributing the set to Mottahedeh, who sourced high quality Italian majolica in similar styles; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY or "Made in Italy" and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the pieces are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The tureen with its classic shape, detailed decor, and historically inspired design will blend quite well with many china and serverware patterns, both in traditional and more modern styles. Overall, the piece is surprizingly reminiscent of the beautiful Vannerie Cottage pattern by Alberto Pinto, inspired by Jean-Michel Frank’s Bauhaus rattan...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Maitland-Smith Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Tureens-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite pair of vintage porcelain tureens by the renowned Maitland-Smith. Each tureen boasts a classic blue and white lattice pattern, meti...
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
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
$3,270Sale 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
Art Deco Spanish Recipes Cocktail Shaker “the Barman“, France, 1920s
By Ghiso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco cocktail shaker “The Barman" France These shaker where sold by Ghiso. Art Deco metal cocktail shaker “The Barman". It has the paper recipe too. A v...
Brass
$2,950
H 6 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portr...
Porcelain
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2 in Dm 4.25 in
Box Set of Four Harvard University Stone Drink Coasters
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage box set of four Harvard University stone drink coasters by Coaster Stone, circa 1980s. The set comes with the original box and includes...
Stone
1930s Art Deco Cocktail Shaker and Martini Glass Set by by Folke Arström for GAB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Sweden. Silver-plated Art Deco cocktail shaker set with six martini glasses designed by Folke Arström in Sweden in 1936 and produced for GAB. Stamped by GAB on underside. In g...
Silver Plate
Sold|$420
H 0.79 in Dm 3.55 in
Set of Six Vintage Bamboo & Glass Butterfly Coasters, France, Mid-20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Set of Six Vintage Bamboo & Glass Butterfly Coasters A truly charming set of six bamboo and glass coasters featuring an enchanting collection of butterflies. Each piece showcases de...
Bamboo, Glass, Organic Material
Antique Sterling Silver Cobbler Cocktail Shaker (1933)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cobbler cocktail shaker; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver cobbler cocktail shaker has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this cocktail shaker embellished with impressive engine turned decoration. This cobbler shaker retains the original hallmarked domed push fit cover and stopper, each accented with further bands of engine turned ornamentation to the cylindrical portions. The detachable push fit hallmarked sterling silver stopper allows access to the integrated pierced decorated straining grille; this hallmarked grill is incorporated to the upper portion of the aforementioned removeable cover. Such sterling silver examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique silver cocktail shaker...
Sterling Silver
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
Enamel
$1,200
H 9.5 in Dm 4.5 in
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Garlic Mouth Vase, Kangxi Marks
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The globular body finely decorated with hand applied enamels depicting nobles taking tea surrounded by attendants and small children. The slender neck rising to a bulbous mouth (seemingly ground), the underside of the base showing small firing cracks and blue under-glaze double ring Kangxi marks...
Porcelain
$1,950 / set
H 23.5 in Dm 9.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant colorful Famille Rose vases were created in China circa 1950. Standing tall, the large vessels feature a flared rim and tapered body. Each body is adorned with vibrant ...
Porcelain
$1,500
H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Meissen Porcelain Lidded Tureen with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen porcelain lidded tureen with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Lid modelled with flowers and foliage. 1920s. Measures: 22 x 13 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped...
Porcelain
$160
H 0.75 in W 18.88 in D 14.25 in
Stunning Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1960s Italian giltwood serving tray. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. A nice addition to any table or room.
Wood
$175
H 13.25 in W 8.25 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Silver Plated Martini Bar Cocktail Shaker Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Style Silver Plated Martini Bar Cocktail Shaker Pitcher with Black Bakelite Handle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 13.25" H x 8.25" W x 3.75" D.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Cutlery Set in Hollywood Regency Style made in Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant and whimsical gold-toned Dessert Set Flatware set crafted in solid brass with a faux bamboo motif, dating from the 1960s to 1970s. This st...
Brass
Early 19th Century Large English Flow Blue Ironstone Platter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular English Regency Ironstone Platter with flow blue decorations. Large and substantial piece 17.5 x 14 x 1.75 deep and heavy, very well made...
Clay, Ironstone
Japanese Plate, Red Color, Porcelaine, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese plate, in porcelaine, made in the 19th Century in Japan. Red, green and grey color. Mark in the back.
Porcelain
Late 19thc Large Blue Willow Platter by Allertons England
By Allertons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in amazing condition. Hardly used shows no wear. Vibrant blue still sharp and crisp. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Clay
Salver, Richard Rugg, London, 1762
By Richard Rugg
Located in Greding, DE
Rare silver salver in Chinese (Chippendale) style with maker’s mark of Richard Rugg. Weight: 834g.
Silver
Antique Rose Medallion Large Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique rose medallion large 52" tall Chinese Porcelain Palace urn vase. Item features hand painted details, various palace scenes on all sides, ...
Porcelain
Sold
H 4 in W 17 in D 17.75 in
Mid Century Large Boxed Set Nickel Bronze Faux Bamboo Cutlery Service for 12
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of faux bamboo cutlery service for twelve. Boxed set has a total of 144 pieces including serving knives, spoons and forks. Metal is hand ca...
Stainless Steel
Chinoiserie White Ceramic Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie-style white ceramic jardiniere. Two available; priced individually. Asia, circa 1970.