Chinese Chippendale Seating
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.
Find antique Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs, side tables, case pieces and other furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
Style: Chinese Chippendale
Color: Brown
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood, Faux Bamboo
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Rare Anglo-Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair of George II Style Early 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE ANGLO-CHINESE HONGMU CORNER CHAIR
OF GEORGE II STYLE
Early 19th Century
The “ox-yoke” curved arm ending in rounded terminals
and surmounted by an overscroll crest block above...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Elm
6 Chinoiserie Bamboo Rattan Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 12 Available
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 stunning ebonized chinoiserie Chinese Art Deco style dining chair with lovely yet sturdy upholstery. These chairs are solid and perfect for everyday use.
This listing is fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Wood, Cane
Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture
Faux bamboo in an antiqued finish with neutral silk blend seat cushions.
S...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs with Cashmere Blend Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs with Cashmere Blend Seats
England, Circa later 20th Century
An exquisite pair of carved mahogany faux bois arm chairs...
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....
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1750s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
HENREDON Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale High Back Armless Chair
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Chippendale style side chair by Henredon. Faux bamboo frame with rattan strapping, high back, arched crestrail, decorative back rest, beige & gold color diamond pattern fab...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Paint Decorated Chinese Chippendale Bench, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A paint decorated Chinese Chippendale three seat bench with loose cushion, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Chippendale style chairs.
Pair of Chinese Chippendale style chairs in a gorgeous blue high gloss finish. This pair ha...
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1960s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
English Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Chinese Chippendale style gilded faux bamboo stool from the mid-19th century, its square crown seat with canted corners upholstered with a leopard print cut velvet in orange ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan / Bamboo Ottomans / Tables in Blue & White, 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun set! It is a set of three Chinese chippendale style ottomans or side tables in a new striped upholstery. They are in very good vintage condition. The tops are not attac...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Shelby Williams Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Shelby Williams faux bamboo stacking pink / rose gold banquet dining chairs with removable upholstered backs.
***Approximately 58 chairs available***
Item features a steel...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Steel
Tall Chinese Chippendale Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A statement piece wood fretwork Chinese Chippendale chair painted in Chinese red with caned seat. In very good condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Shelby Williams Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Shelby Williams Faux bamboo stacking pink / rose gold banquet dining chairs with removable upholstered backs - set of 6
***Listing is for (1) Set of (6) Chairs.***
Ite...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Black Wood and Gold from Late 19th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Pair of Chinese armchair in lacquered black wood with gold and red hand painted decorations.
This item has a wonderful patina due to age and use. The structure is real very solid
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Lacquered Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Chinese Chippendale style chair in a gorgeous white lacquered finish. This pagoda chair has beautiful detailing and has been professionally uphol...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Nicely Carved Arm Side Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of decorative Chinese Asian arm dining chairs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Fourteen Cockpen Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A custom set of fourteen mahogany Chinese Chippendale cockpen dining chairs. A mid-18th century design, carved of mahogany with saddle seats and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Chinese Chippendale style gold painted faux bamboo stool with red silk upholstered top is from the mid 20th century. Created in England during the midcentury period, the upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome set of 6 English, Chinese Chippendale ebonized carved mahogany chairs -- 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs with open fretwork, ball and claw feet, upholstered slip seats. The carvings are beautifully articulated on the pierced back. Chairs offer a wide comfortable seat and sturdy construction.
2 of the 4 side chairs are slightly larger in scale but a well matched set of 6.
Dimensions given are for the 2 arm chairs.
Larger side chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Lacquered Mahogany Faux Bamboo Upholstered Living Room Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing Asian Chippendale style living room set attributed to Ralph Lauren. Set off of a sofa, a loveseat and a coffee table. Solid mahogany lacquered faux bamboo. Very solid upho...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered King Wood Arm Chairs 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty red lacquered king wood serpentine crest curvature arm chairs with decorative carved straight legs and original connecting stretchers. Mid 19...
Category
1780s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Kingwood, Lacquer
Chinese Chippendale Style Chair, Wood Frame, Caned Seat, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Wood chair Chinese Chippendale style inspired. This chair belongs to " Belloni Bamboo collection" that was one of the most appreciated and well selled collection in the 70's. This ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They are in fabulous vintage condition. They wear a p...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
By Donghia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of ten mid century armchairs crafted in mahogany in a modern version of the classic chippendale form designed by Yale Burge for Donghia.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Classic White Wooden Chiavari Chairs with Navy Seats
By Chiavari
Located in Redding, CT
Set of four classic white wooden Chiavari chairs with padded navy seats. Nice faux bamboo design. Perfect to go around that white kitchen table or office table. Removeable padded navy blue seat cushions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, PVC, Wood
Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of baker dining chairs
Dark walnut consisting of 4 arm and 2 side chairs reupholstered in a bright Ikat print.
Measures: Seat height 18.5"
Arm height 24".
Category
1670s North American Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Naples, FL
Set of four Chinese Chippendale dining chairs with cream striped original upholstery in good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stool Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Whit Leather Capitone
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
English wood stool ,ottoman early 20th century
This stool is in excellent condition.
It is a very soft skin, probably natural, we cannot see the in...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Bryan Ashley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bryan Ashley is a leader and innovator of hospitality industry furniture, custom hospitality furniture, contract furniture, upholstered furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
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 Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs of Fine Quality
Located in Essex, MA
An exquisite set of ten Chinese Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Well carved back and silver form arm cavings. Fretwork legs. Period styling. Six sides and four arms.
Purchased...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated antique blind-fret carved mahogany stool in the Chinese Chippendale style.
19th century.
In excellent condition and sturdy in the joint...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Mahogany Cockpen Dining Chairs in Espresso, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Side Chairs Attributed to Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 mahogany Chippendale style dining side chairs attributed to Bernhardt. Listing includes (4) side chairs, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, gre...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage carved wood dining chairs with a Classic faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale form, dramatic faux tortoise finish, and tie back cushions over caned seats.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chippendale style chairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front legs with a decor of cartouche, foliage a...
Category
1880s European Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs Dorothy Draper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality pair of 1940s mahogany fireside armchairs attributed to Grosfeld House. The pair has a very unique Chinese Chippendale style with shaped wingbacks and tapered legs.
Category
1940s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs by Erwin Lambeth -A Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Erwin Lambeth chairs date to the 1970s. They have Chinese chippendale styling and have been given a fresh update with a satin linen white paint and textured linen upholstery. T...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with cluster legs with stretcher and gold damask upholstery
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of armchairs is in curved wood. The backrest is curved and is paneled with friezes depict...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Style Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Camel back sofa in the Chippendale style with Marlborough fluted front legs braced with the sabre rear legs through stretchers. The leather is red, supple and deeply buttoned, finish...
Category
1960s British Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
English Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely English Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo stool with a newly upholstered top. From a local Palm Springs estate, this piece h...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
A very fine wood and papier mâché English chair with inlaid & hand painted back & legs. Gilt accents with mother of pearl inlay, buffed to a warm polish.
The back depicts an abstract...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Abalone, Giltwood, Paper
Chinese Chippendale seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale seating made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, Shelby Williams, and Bernhardt. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $39,500 while the average work can sell for $2,250.
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