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.
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Style: Chinese Chippendale
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
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
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
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 Seating
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
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...
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1880s European Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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
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...
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Red Chinese Chippendale Style Iron Garden/Patio Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly stylish, classical form of a English garden chair, sometimes referred to as “chinoiserie” style, but also known in Britain as “cockspen” chairs. This chair is large and commodious. The garden/patio chair...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Iron
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
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...
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1960s British Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
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 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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Chinese Chippendale-Style Painted Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
White painted bench/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
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Brighton Style Chinese Chippendale Burnt Bamboo Cane Arm Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Brighton style bamboo dining arm chair, circa 1970. This handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chair features a caned-bottom seat, bamboo open fretwork, and a burnt bamboo finish with a l...
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Brighton Style Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Brighton style bamboo dining arm chair, circa 1970. This handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chair features a caned-bottom seat, bamboo open fretwork, and a burnt bamboo finish with a l...
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Chinese Chippendale Rosewood Foot Stool or Bonsai Tree Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A cute Chinese Chippendale Rosewood Foot Stool or Bonsai Tree Plant Stand in good vintage condition. Measures 18" in width, 10" in depth and 6" in hei...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Palm Beach Chinese Chippendale Fret Work Fretwork Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Palm Beach Chinese Chippendale Fretwork Fret Work armchair arm chair, club lounge. Original finish and recently newly upholstered cushion. I cannot find any flaws on the fini...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Chinese Chippendale Honey Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish set of 4 mid century honey rattan dining chairs having beautiful lattice design with diamond shapes intermingled, beautiful front and back. There are newly upholstered attached seats...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Seating
Materials
Rattan
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 Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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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