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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$1,095 / item
NOC038 Chinese Chippendale Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Annville, PA
A Chinese Chippendale Gold Leaf Mirror from Niagara Furniture, the bevelled glass having been hand cut and fitted to the hand carved and hand pierced frame. A high quality solid wood...
Cut Glass, Wood
Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Pagoda Mirror
Located in Bruton, GB
A striking giltwood mirror crafted in the Chinese Chippendale style, distinguished by its dramatic pagoda-form crest and richly pierced architectural frame. The mirror features an el...
Mirror, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Mirror with Hoho Birds
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror with Hoho Birds. Mirror is a striking example of the English taste for chinoiserie during the 18th century. The rectangular mirror plate is framed i...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,375 / item
Chinese Chippendale Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Annville, PA
A Chinese Chippendale Gold Leaf Mirror is bevelled glass having been hand cut and fitted to the hand carved and hand pierced frame. A high quality solid wood mirror frame. Measures...
Mirror, Wood
$6,760Sale Price|20% Off
Well-Carved English Chippendale Style Gilt-Wood Mirror with Bold Crest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The exuberantly carved pagoda crest surrounded by lively acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and grotto motifs cascading down to an openwork frame.
Giltwood
Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood frame with central Ho Ho bird at top.
Mirror, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Wall Mirror with Pagoda Top, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (late 19th Century) carved giltwood wall mirror with pagoda top above a seated figure, birds, hounds, and a fox. (in the manner of THOMAS JOHNSON ci...
Giltwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Gilded Wall Mirrors W/ Opposing Ho Ho Birds -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 20th century giltwood and composition Chinese chippendale style wall mirrors. They have opposing Ho Ho birds, and the mirrors are in very good condition. They ...
Composition
Chinoiserie Giltwood Overmantle Mirror 18th century English Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Finely carved and gilded overmantel mirror in the manner of Thomas Chippendale crested with a stylized acanthus, supported by c and s-scrolls flanking a central plate. This outstanding gold gilt wooden overmantle mirror, features three shelves. and was purchased from the Bernard Baruch estate of Hobcaw Baroney Plantation (an original English land...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Pagoda & Fretwork Faux Marble Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Chippendale style mirror with ornate carved fretwork and pagoda. The top has faux marble molding, and the fretwork is a distressed ebony with red undertone. It is u...
Mirror, Wood
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
English Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror in the Chinese Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well-carved giltwood wall mirror with a pagoda-form pediment above an open-work carved foliate frame.
Giltwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Whitewashed Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Chippendale Style Mirror in a distressed whitewash finish. Mirror is hand-carved with elaborate openwork scrolls, foliate motifs, and an ornate crest suggestive of pagoda or ...
Mirror, Wood
Friedman Brothers, Large Ornate Wall Mirror, Giltwood, Mirror, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Friedman Brothers, Chinese Chippendale, Large Ornate Wall or Console Mirror, Giltwood, Mirror, USA, 1950s A chinese chippendale inspired large giltwood wall or mantle mirror designe...
Giltwood
Vintage Italian Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Pagoda Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Chinese Chippendale Style carved giltwood pagoda mirror. Vintage Chinese Chippendale style carved gilt wood pagoda mirror. This large C...
Giltwood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
English Chinese Chippendale Regency Style Giltwood Parclose Wall Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique English Chinese Chippendale parclose wall mirror in Regency style offers giltwood frame wi...
Mirror, Wood
Asian Style Wall Mirror by La Barge
By LaBarge
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Asian style wall mirror by La Barge. Hand-painted and artist signed.
Mirror, Wood
$6,700 / item
Chinese Style Bamboo Mirror
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
This handmade wood Chinese style mirror is varnished with gold leaves and is designed to have the appearance of bamboo inspired by Chinoiserie. ...
Wood
Very large Vintage Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Italian made, large giltwood mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, measuring 33 by 65 inches, featuring stylized foliate scrolls and rocaille designs and Chinese figure.
Wood
Pair of George III Style Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Mirrors, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George III Style Mirrors The pair of Chinese Chippendale style frames carved from giltwood and housing original rectangular mirrored plates, surmounted by carved mythologi...
Glass, Giltwood
Stylish Large Gilded Asian Style Mirror with Birds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glitzy Asian style wall mirror having fabulous bird decoration in the top corners. By Friedman Brothers
Gesso, Mirror
Impressively Large Chinese Chippendale Style Oval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
The oval mirror plate within an elaborately hand-carved surround painted chalky white and surmounted by a foliate clasp flanked by Ho Ho Birds.
Wood, Paint
Large and Unusual 19th Century Craquelure Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A grand giltwood wall mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson with a Rococo frame comprising c scrolls and foliate flourishes and surmounted by a ho-ho bird. A detail typical of Thoma...
Giltwood
Fine 19th Century Gold Foil Wrapped Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Carved Mirror
By Shop of Thomas Johnston
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very fine and Impressive English Rococo 19th century Chippendale style Figural gilt wood carved Over mantel or Pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson after his Collection of D...
Gold Leaf
Monumental Chinese Chippendale Style Gilded Faux Tortoise Mirror By La Barge
By La Barge
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Chinese Chippendale style mirror with a faux tortoise finish by La Barge. It is Italian and marked on the back. It is in very good condition.
Mirror, Wood
$2,195 / set
Pair Chinese Chippendale Gilt Wall Mirrors
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super pair of Chinese Chippendale gilt wood wall mirrors, in very good overall condition. 35" length 15" wide 6" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please p...
Giltwood
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Frame Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Frame Large Wall Mirror. Item feat...
Glass, Mahogany
Friedman Brothers Large Gold Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Mirror 56 X 41
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Friedman Brothers Large Gold Chinese Chippendale Mirror 56 X 41 Dimensions : 56" wide X 41" Tall X 2" Deep This stunning mirror was made by Friedman Brothers in Italy in the Chines...
Mirror, Wood
Carved Chippendale Style Giltwood Frame Mirror with Bevel Glass. In Stock.
Located in North Salem, NY
An exceptional Chippendale Style carved giltwood mirror, distinguished by its dramatic openwork pagoda crest, a hallmark of the chinoiserie influence popularized in 18th-century Engl...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Carved & Painted Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English, Chinese Chippendale style, profusely carved mirror in gesso and paint. Depicting pagodas, ho ho birds and a swan with a bevelled mirror glass plate.
Mirror, Beech
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pagoda Large Wall Mirror. Item features a darved pagoda pediment, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice...
Mirror, Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Wall Mirror, Bird Motif, Circa 1890, 58
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) vertical giltwood wall mirror with bird design.
Giltwood
Silver and Gold Leaf Decorator Wall Mirror Having a Web Design and Dancing Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a wonderfully carved and gilt silver and gold leaf decorator wall mirror having a web design and dancing bear.
Wood
Chippendale Style Console, Wall or over the Mantle Mirrors, a Pair Italian
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chippendale style elaborate giltwood wall or console mirrors. The pair oval in form with a clean center mirror flanked by a finely carved carved frame of roses, floral design and scroll having full bodied winged birds perched on each side of each mirror. These large and impressive Italian mirrors are certain to make a statement in any room in the home. An archetype of the finest English design and craftsmanship, Chippendale style furniture originated with cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale in the 18th century. The style was immediately popular and adopted across Europe and America – and it continues to be a favored style for sophisticated and traditional interiors today. Drawing inspiration from Gothic, Rococo and Chinese design, original-inspired Chippendale furnishings are often variable in their overall aesthetic but are consistent in their aura of luxury and elegance. Essential to Chippendale-style furniture is the use of fine hardwoods, such as mahogany and walnut, and often the presence of a dark finish, which emulates old-world, monarchal designs. Stylistically, refined details like yoked chair...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Chinese Chippendale-style mirror embodies the perfect blend of exotic elegance and classic refinement. Crafted with a faux bamboo frame, the piece showcases the distinc...
Wood