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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Pair of Late 19thC Chippendale Revival Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Late 19thC Chippendale Revival Wing Arm Chairs with blue Corduroy upholstery on ball and claw cabriole legs - 31"w x 36"d x 44"h (21" to the seat)
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,121Sale Price|25% Off
Late 20th-C. English Chippendale Style Custom Wingback Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese chippendale style wingback chair with scalloped nailhead trim. The fabric feels like a cotton or cotton linen blend, and it is in a saffron damask. The Chippendale ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tall Chinese Chippendale Wingback Arm Chair, Wood, Painted Red, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
A statement piece wood fretwork Chinese Chippendale chair painted in Chinese red with caned seat. In very good condition.
Wood
$1,076Sale Price|20% Off
Asian Floral Slipcovered Wingback Armchair by Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Linen, Cotton
$9,512Sale Price|20% Off
Important Antique circa 1820 Thomas Chippendale Hand Carved Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, early 19th century circa 1820-1840, hand carved wingback armchair with Thomas Chippendale, fretwork carved l...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms. Carved front legs with quatrefoil and el...
Large 19thC English Olive Leather & Mahogany Wingback Armchair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 Large 19thC English olive leather & mahogany wingback armchair Measures: W 83 x D 96 x H 118cm Seat height 49 cm.
Leather, Mahogany
$6,000 / set
H 46 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Deep Profile Antique Wing Arm Chairs Mahogany Legs Federal Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Deep Profile Antique Wing arm chairs mahogany legs Federal Style.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.25 in W 32 in D 35 in
Vintage Moore Furniture Chippendale Style Fireside Wingback Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This elegant wingback fireside chair, crafted by Sam Moore Furniture of Bedford, Virginia, features a classic Chippendale style. The chair is upholstered in a rich red and gold damas...
Upholstery
Sold|$3,950 / set
H 36.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of 20th Century Danish Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Wingback Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 20th century Danish Chesterfield wingback club chairs upholstered in vintage tufted leather with a rich reddish-brown to oxblood tone. Deep button tufting and brass nail head...
Brass
$5,850 / set
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 34.5 in
Pair of 20th Century Danish Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 20th century Danish wingback club chairs upholstered in vintage brown leather. Classic wingback forms, rolled arms, and nail head trim throughout give the chairs a traditiona...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Woodard Sculptura Canopied Garden Chairs, C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous rare pair of sculptura whimsical garden chairs by Russell Woodard. Chairs have been totally restored and are in pristine condition. Seat hgt ...
Iron
Chippendale Style Scrolled Wingback Chairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chippendale style scrolled wingback chairs. Sculptural wings meet outward rolled arms that frame square seats. Upholstered in a blue and off-...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 28 in D 29 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century Large and well proportioned finely carved walnut wingback bergere armchair. The sturdy frame is decorated wit...
Walnut
19th Century Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique Georgian circa 1850 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved cabriole legs and William Morris style flat top arms. The chairs have been recovered in a green mohair fabric. Th...
Mohair, Wood
$2,584Sale Price|55% Off
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
George III Wingback Armchair, Upholstered Wood, English, Circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a early Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest with swooping arms, standing on a pair of Queen Anne legs with pad feet on the front and very typical round...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,114
H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
1970s, Scandinavian wingback, highback armchair, furniture corduroy, carved oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian wingback, highback armchair. Original brown furniture corduroy, carved oak wood, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stabl...
Fabric, Oak
$5,435Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.56 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingba...
Leather
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 30 in D 35 in
Vintage Robert Allen Chippendale Wingback Armchair French Country Farmhouse
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Cotton
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery. The Entire chair is upholstered with a wonderful aged white linen with a beautiful blue light stripe goin...
Linen, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Wingback Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 46 in W 23 in D 24 in
Vintage Century Furniture Wingback Chairs with Bamboo Motif Cotton Upholstery
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous, vintage pair of 1960s century wingback chairs with original bamboo motif upholstery. The wood frames are painted a very pale green with speckling. The cotton upholstery i...
Cotton, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 46 in W 29.5 in D 35 in
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Wingback Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale style wingback chairs. The linen chinoiserie print is in very nice condition with no...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs in Aluminum with Custom Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of newly finished / powder coated aluminum Chippendale style chairs with custom cushions. A fantastic addition to the outdoor room, lanai or very suitable for inside...
Aluminum
Sold
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Fret Work Arm Chair, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with removable cushion, frontal carved fret work legs, and rear carved splaye...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 47.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Wingback Chairs by Hickory Chair, Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These chairs are Chinese chippendale style ball and claw wingback chairs by Hickory Chair. The blush colored damask does show some age wea...
Damask, Mahogany
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wing Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century English mahogany hand carved Chinese Chippendale wing chairs. Covered in a white Muslin with nail heads.
Mahogany
Handsome Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Wing Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A nice pair of custom decorator navy and gold stripped wing chairs with mahogany Chinese Chippendale legs. The chairs are a nice size at 30 wide, and ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Baker Chippendale Style Wing Chair in a Fine Fabric with Down Cushion
Located in Stamford, CT
A baker chippendale style wing chair in a fine fabric with down cushion. Lia
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 28.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Mahogany Marlborough Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Chinese Chippendale style mahogany Marlborough chairs with nicely foliate carved detail on the arms and legs, as well as pierce carved...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Light Grey or Blue Painted Wood High Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese Chippendale style wooden high back chair is painted in the light grey or blue colors. It possesses the typical simple rectilinear outlines of Chinese Chippendale chairs,...
Upholstery, Wood