Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
CHINESE CHIPPENDALE STYLE
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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Style: Chinese Chippendale
Number in Set: Single Piece
Pair of Metal Outdoor Armchairs with Striped Fabric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your outdoor living space with this exquisite pair of Chippendale Chinoiserie style armchairs, crafted to blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. Each chair featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Faux Bamboo Arm Chair in Brunschwig & Fils by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Drexel Chippendale style Faux Bamboo arm chair upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils floral linen upholstery. Dimensions: 22" w x 19" D x 34" h;...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Antique Chinese Chippendale or Boho Styled Faux Bamboo Accent or Side Chair
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage Chinese Chippendale or Bohemian styled accent chair is presumed to have been manufactured in the United States in circa 1950. The frame is done in a sculptured wood to mimic bamboo stalks and covered with a bright honey amber lacquer...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Glamorous Red Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous Chinese Chippendale style red lacquer armchair having contrasting green silk seat upholstery with palm tree motif.
Arm height 27.5
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Armchair, Caned Seat, Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo armchair, caned seat, loose seat cushion
Offered for sale is a Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo armch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Red Lacquered Carved Wood & Cane Asian Style Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinese Chippendale style armchair, unbranded. Solid wood frame with red lacquer, high back, arched crest rail, decorative back rest with look of bamboo, square arms with de...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Chippendale Style Chrome Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Chinese Chippendale style chrome armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion. A traditional, yet modern design.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, great style and form. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Lovely Handcrafted Chinese Corner Armchair Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Side chair
Chinese solid rosewood corner angle side armchair with carved mother of pearl ornamentation inlay.
No label.
32.75 x 27 w 21 d Seat h 16.5 inches
Original Unrestored Preow...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
English Midcentury Bleached Faux Bamboo Lounge Chair with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic vintage English Chinese Chippendale style lounge chair from the mid 20th century, with bleached faux bamboo structure and new linen doub...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Pair of 1970s Rattan Bamboo Chippendale Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1970s Rattan Bamboo Chippendale Armchairs in antique white color. Very sturdy. Seat high is 20", arm height is 27". Seat interior width is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Armchair, Circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork armchair, Circa 1850-1870. This chair is of magnificent quality.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Faux Bamboo Cane Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Cockpen faux bamboo cane desk chair
Named after pew chairs with a Chinese lattice design in the Cockpen Church, Cockpen, M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair, Wood Frame Caned Seat Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Wood chair with armrests, Chinese Chippendale Style inspired. This armchair belongs to " Belloni Bamboo collection" that was one of the most appreciated and well selled collection in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Cerused Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Arm Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century cerused pine Chinese chippendale style arm chair with expresso brown leather seat. It is unmarked and in very good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Fret Work Arm Chair, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with removable cushion, frontal carved fret work legs, and rear carved splaye...
Category
1780s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
China Corner Chair antique with Mother of Pearl Inlays hardwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful chair with a fantastic mother of pearl inlays.
Solid tropical wood.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Red Horseshoe chair 19th century, China. A beautiful armchair made in a horse shoe style, during the 19th century in China. Original dark red paint
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
English Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century English Chinese Chippendale style armchair. The chair is composed of mahogany and features a Gothic pierced tracery des...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in London, GB
An armchair in the ‘Chinese Chippendale’ manner.
The design for the frame of this chair is drawn from Plate XXVII in Thomas Chippendale’s ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Dire...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chippendale Bamboo and Wicker Armchair by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
An armchair produced in Italy by the historic Roman company "Vivai Del Sud" during the 70s in the Chinese Chippedale style.
The strong thick bamboo rods ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
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Hekman Chinese Chippendale off White Bamboo Form Armchair Brown Suede Seat
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H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Mahogany 'Cockpen' Armchair
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage Chinese Rosewood Ornate Figural Horseshoe Yoke Arm Accent Club Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
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H 31.5 in W 26 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Green Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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Chinese Chippendale armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Donghia, Hekman Furniture, and Maitland Smith. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $2,225.
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