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.
Find antique Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs, side tables, case pieces and other furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Faux Bamboo Bench Ottoman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mod-century Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo bench. The upholstery is gently used. The frame is a distressed black lacquer. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Fretwork Bench Stool - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Fretwork Bench Stools with Floral P...
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Painted Finish Settee Bench
Located in Perkasie, PA
Chinese Chippendale Style Paint-Decorated Settee Bench – 72052 A striking Chinese Chippendale style settee bench featuring a beautifully paint-decorated finish, elegant carved details, and a distinctive geometric textured-print upholstery. Inspired by the refined furniture designs of the 18th century, this traditional piece brings decorative character and classic sophistication to an entryway, living room, bedroom, or seating area. The graceful silhouette is complemented by ball-and-claw feet and carefully rendered carved accents, creating an appealing balance of ornamental detail and traditional form. The textured upholstery adds visual interest while providing a comfortable seat, making this bench an attractive choice for both functional seating and decorative display. Approximately 20 years old, this quality-constructed settee remains in excellent original finish and condition. Offered at a fraction of its original retail cost, it is a distinctive addition to a traditional or collected interior. Maker: Unmarked as to manufacture Age: Approximately 20 years old Style: Chinese Chippendale; 18th-century inspired; Traditional Material: Paint-decorated finish with geometric textured-print upholstery Construction: Quality construction with carved details and ball-and-claw feet Condition: Excellent original finish and condition Dimensions: 48W x 21D x 40H inches Arm Height: 29 inches Seat Height: 21.5 inches Suggested 1stDibs Keywords: Chinese Chippendale settee, paint-decorated bench, Chippendale style seating, upholstered settee bench...
Wood
Vintage Chinese Chippendale-style Upholstered Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful piece is a Chinese Chippendale-style upholstered stool or bench, crafted from solid walnut. It showcases the intricate openwork geometry and classic structural element...
Silk, Walnut
Chinese Chippendale-Style Painted Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
White painted bench or ottoman or stool with zebra linen upholstery, carved apron panels, decorative corner brackets and stretchers.
Linen, Wood
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Bench, Wood & Fabric, Elegant Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Chippendale style 36" wide bench with Fleur de Lys fabric upholstery. A very versatile piece. Simple and elegant.
Fabric, Wood
Mid 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Tan Upholstered Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Tan Upholstered Settee A stunning embodiment of Chinese Chippendale design, this vintage settee features a delicately carved faux ba...
Upholstery, Wood
Chinese Style Sage Velvet Upholstered Bench on Ebonized Wood Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Style Sage Velvet Upholstered Bench, on ebonized wood base. 17" H x 48" W x 16" D. Provenance: From a Park Avenue Estate.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage newly upholstered Spanish Renaissance style bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage Spanish Renaissance style newly upholstered bench. This bench has a dark walnut finish to the surface with newly upholstered light gray leopard cut velvet. The benc...
Wood
Faux Bamboo Midcentury Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant bench with dark brown mahogany splayed legs carved to resemble bamboo, silk upholstery has some fading
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 26.5 in D 14.5 in
Italian Style "X" Bench w/ Chinoiserie Linen Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style "X" bench in a bleached walnut finish with brass knob details throughout. The bench is newly reupholstered in a soft faded chinoiserie style linen with nailhead trim de...
Linen, Walnut
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
Wood
Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian brass bamboo bench. Newly upholstered in Schumacher Nakuru epingle woven fabric. Seat is 16.5” tall.
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench Measures 54" in width, 12.5" in depth, 21.5" in height.
Elm
$3,400
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie bench. Newly upholstered with a fabulous blue and white fabric. No issues or damage. Dimensions: 38 L x 20 D x 18.5 H.
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with new muslin seat. The distressed creme painted frame with carved ovolo decoration. The tapered fluted legs ending on toupie feet.
Wood, Paint
$1,850Sale Price|74% Off
H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Faux Bamboo Bench by Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical bench or stool by Maison Baguès in solid brass. The piece has pure lines with a classical X-frame or Curile form base s...
Brass
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted bench or settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Blue velvet cushion newly upholstered . Available also a pair .
Wood
$3,200
H 19.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century Regency Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Pagoda Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking vintage faux bamboo pagoda bench featuring an elaborate red lacquered frame with turned spindle fretwork, bamboo-form legs, and flared feet. Th...
Upholstery, Wood
Early American style Windsor Bench Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
A quality made solid oak Colonial American style Windsor Bench. Features a double spindle high back. Turned legs, stretchers and arm uprights.
Oak
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style bench with gesso and wood gilt construction, carved egg and dart trim, carved foliate fluted legs. The bench upholstered in silk fabric. Dimensions: 34 1/2" W, 15 1/...
Gesso, Fabric, Wood
Modernist Style Parchment-Upholstered Bench.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully wrapped in warm-toned Pergamino parchment, this bench combines minimalist geometry with luxurious natural texture. The parchment’s subtle tonal variations and smooth matte fini...
Fabric, Wood, Parchment
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Benches withe Scalamandre
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of carved faux bamboo benches, footstools, or ottomans crafted in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The benches feature hand-carved faux bamboo legs, stretchers, and spandr...
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood
English Colonial Bamboo & Wicker Bench With Cane Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this English Colonial Bamboo & Wicker Bench With Cane Seat in the Chinoiserie, Chippendale style. The cane is in perfect condition. Very goo...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Chinese Chippendale Style Bench or Loveseat with Pagoda Detail
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Bench with pagoda detail. Possibly 19th or 20th Century. No makers marks. Some slight marks and scuffing to frame. The upholstery on the sea...
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Pair of Chinese Chippendale Creme Painted Faux Bamboo Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of English-made Chinese Chippendale stools with beautiful ivory painted frames and faux bamboo carved legs. The upholstery is in usable condition, but one sea...
Walnut
Sold
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lovely Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Benches Upholstered in Lee Jofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful pair of Chinese Chippendale style square ottoman benches having mahogany blind fretwork and elegant Lee Jofa fabric, finished with brass nailheads.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 25.25 in W 36.25 in D 15 in
Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Window Bench Stool with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous faux bamboo bench with needlepoint upholstery depicting volins and musical themes. The bench shows a distressed finish and is original. Measures 25.25 tall x 36.25...
Walnut
Sold
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 45.5 in
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale Bench With Schumacher Chinoiserie Upholstery
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage mahogany Chippendale style two-seat bench newly upholstered with Schumacher "Asia Toile" cotton fabric. The backrests, arms and feet are beautifully hand carved. T...
Cotton, Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Linen Upholstered Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale window or bed bench in what appears to be newer linen upholstery. The frame and upholstery seems to be in good condition. The frame...
Linen, Walnut
Chinese Chippendale Style Benches, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair (2) of Chinese Chippendale style benches, each rectangular with buttoned upholstered yellow jacquard tops (faded), on reeded squar...
Wood
Vintage Coastal Briger Design Chinese Chippendale Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal metal bench. A chic hand painted bamboo design with a coordinating cushion and Chinese Chippendale frame. Made by the iconic Chris Briger of the fabulous G...
Metal
Pair of Chinoiserie Upholstered Rattan Ottomans
By McGuire
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a pair of McGuire style benches upholstered with attached box cushions on rectangular chinoiserie rattan bases. 1960s era. In very good condition.
Upholstery, Rattan, Hardwood
Paint Decorated Chinese Chippendale Bench, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A paint decorated Chinese Chippendale three seat bench with loose cushion, circa 1930.
Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chippendale style upholstered bench. Very nice detail around the top cushion and fretwork in all four corners. Fabric has a wave desi...
Fabric
Sold
H 21.5 in W 64 in D 34 in
Lane Venture Chinese Chippendale Half Round Metal Faux Bamboo Ottoman Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Venture Chinese Chippendale Half Round Metal Faux Bamboo Ottoman Bench. Item features a faux bamboo half round metal frame, fretwork corners, vinyl s...
Metal
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Benches
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of mahogany Chinese chippendale faux bamboo benches of generous proportions with new custom cushions upholstered in blue &...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo