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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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Chippendale Pagoda Style Trellis Bookshelf – Emerald Green Etagere
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Green Etagere is a striking architectural statement that blends Chinoiserie Revival elegance with refined craftsmanship. With its pagoda-inspired broken pediment and open fretwork co...
Wood
Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved mahogany with a flat top writing surface and a intricate carrved gallery with dragons and birds. Carvinga are on every service ans these are highly skiiied labor. See ...
Mahogany
Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and used to store linens, among other items The cabinet fea...
Wood
$9,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Etageres
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Etageres. These hard to find beauties have so much storage with their six wooden shelves covered in caning. These are true statement pieces an...
Bamboo
Chinese Black Lacquer Round Hexagon Pagoda Top Mother of Pearl Showcase Display
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinese Black Lacquer Round Hexagon Pagoda Top Mother of Pearl Showcase Lighted Two Doors Display Cabinet Shelves MINT!
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Hardwood
George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
Brass
1960s Chippendale Style Blue Painted Rattan Shelf / Etagere by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a rattan shelving unit or etagere by McGuire out of San Francisco. It is marked and in very good condition. The piece has glass shelves th...
Rattan, Paint
Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany & Floral Wallpaper Lined Bookcase / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a sweet petite mahogany Chinese Chippendale style bookcase. It has two drawers and floral wallpaper lined shelves. The top shelf paper is a little loose. The piece dates to t...
Brass
Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous late 19thc Tansu cabinet with 8 drawers of various sizes behind two doors that have the lock & key. Gilt and Paint Decorated on all sides except back and bottom. Fronts of a...
Brass
Vintage W&J Sloane Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W&J Sloane Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Tall Chest Dresser. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 48" H x 30" W x 20.5...
Mahogany
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic piece! It is a Chinese Chippendale style mahogany secretary by Biggs Furniture. It is very good condition with ball and claw feet and brass hardware.
Brass
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Triple Dresser Credenza w Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Triple Dresser Credenza with Mirror. ...
Mirror, Mahogany
Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Ebonized Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk. Features grass cloth on writing surface, front apron and sides, and is framed with ebonized bamboo. The ebon...
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Cabinet By Century Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese chippendale style chinoiserie cabinet by Century Furniture. It most likely dated to the 1970s. It has a carved faux bamboo and fretwork frame. The cabinet opens to...
Wood
Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ball & Claw Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
Brass
$6,867 / item
Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. Inspired by a George III ...
Wood
Chinese Chippendale Astral Glazed Display Cabinet, Mahogany, 1860
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinese Chippendale astral glazed display cabinet This is a very attractive piece, it is made in mahogany, the cabinet has 2 astral glazed doors and i...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves. C.1880 England In very good condition, with expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
Bamboo, Lacquer
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
Maple
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional George II design Chinese Chippendale mahogany open fret cabinet, suitable as a bedside or drawing room dwarf book cabinet. The Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet is hand...
Mahogany
Rare Mahogany Reticulated Carved Chinese Chippendale Etagere China Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Rare Mahogany Reticulated Carved Chinese Chippendale Etagere China Vitrine is a stunning and intricate piece that combines both Chinese-inspired craftsmanship and the elegant de...
Mirror, Mahogany
$32,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Curio Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) mahogany curio display cabinets with glass door and pagoda top. (PRICED AS Pair)
Mahogany, Glass
Late Qing Dynasty Split Bamboo & Lattice Top Chippendale Cabinet w/ 3 Drawers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant two-stepped cabinet showcases a distinctive half-bamboo motif, with split bamboo forming the tops of the shelves and cabinet in a lattice-lik...
Bamboo
Vintage Detroit Furn Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Triple Dresser & Pagoda Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser Chest & Mirror by Detroit Furniture. Item features, center with red leather panel, beautifu...
Brass
$716Sale Price|20% Off
HENREDON Bar Buffet Asian Goat Skin
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood
$8,154 / item
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style grey limestone painted bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. ...
Wood
19th Century Chippendale Style Glass Display Case
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely 19th Century Chippendale cabinet featuring wood fretwork, gallery top, four glass lift up doors, three drawers and Verde green silk moire lined inside back. Visit our other 1...
Bronze
$6,147 / item
Chinese Chippendale Painted Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-painted Chinese Chippendale style side cabinet with two blind fret carved frieze drawers with brass pull handles above two cabinet doors enclosing an adjustable shelf and rais...
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda-Style Rattan Bookcase Étagère Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda-Style Rattan graduated Bookcase Étagère Cabinet. Measure 22" in width, 15.5" in depth and 80" in height. Bottom Cabinet is 27". The open ...
Rattan
Baker Furniture Style Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Étagère or Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinese Chippendale or Georgian style étagère or bookcase In the manner of Baker Furniture By The Wabash Cabinet Co. USA, Early 20th Centu...
Brass
1920's Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Figural China Curio Liquor Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Figural China Curio Liquor Cabinet Dimensions : 48" Wide X 20" Deep X 76" Tall This cabinet was made in the USA ...
Walnut
Asian Style Carved and Hand Painted Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Toledo, OH
Asian style locking bookcase / cabinet with low relief carved landscape and houses. Made of walnut and burlwood, heavily carved apron of swagged frui...
Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Corner Etagere
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Corner Etagere, with pierced fretwork, three open shelves, and single drawer. 58.75" H x 18" W x 13" D. Provenance: From a Connecticut Estate.
Wood, Mahogany
$38,811Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Chinese Chippendale influenced sideboard.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Magnificent Chinese Chippendale style mahogany sideboard, having carved scrolling pagoda influenced pedestals, a central hand carved scene of a Sheppard and Shepherdess resting und...
Mahogany
18th c. George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelf with Open Fretwork
Located in Litchfield, CT
Fine antique period 18th century George III Chinese Chippendale mahogany wall shelf with open fretwork sides. Exceptional form with pleasing patina. Measures 33" tall x 26 1/2" wide ...
Mahogany
George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers. 5 dovetailed rosewood drawers finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very good vintage condition with very few signs of previous use. Heavy Chinese Chippendale brass...
Brass
Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Century Furniture of Distinction Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest. Features: - 2 full drawers and two half drawers, all dovetail built and smoothly operating. ...
Brass
Miniature Cherry Two-Drawer Dresser Top Storage Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Miniature Cherry Two-Drawer Dresser Top Storage Table. Measures 16" in width, 12" in depth, 16" in height.
Cherry
19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING AND VERY HIGH QUALITY 19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard. Probably English, unmarked, but ...
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the desk is made in Oak The desk has a raised carved gallery at the back with 6 drawers, ...
Oak
19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous mid-late 19th century British Chinese Chippendale style cylinder desk from the renowned maker of Hampton & Sons, of Pall Mall, London. This stunnin...
Mahogany
English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th century) carved mahogany lattice design secretary with gilt eagle pediment.
Mahogany, Giltwood
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Provenance: Sotheby's NY. The secretary with a drop front in the form of three drawers but opening to drawers and cubby holes. With a black tooled writing surface. The stand with two...
Brass
Mirrored Silver Gilt Bow Front Hand Decorated Console Cabinet Credenza Chinoiser
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian inspired silver leaf mirror top black lacquer brick red interior gold hand decorated console cabinet hall credenza.
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Superb Quality Early 20th Century Cabinet by Edwards & Roberts
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 20th century mahogany cabinet in the Chinese Chippendale manor by Edwards & Roberts, the top of the cabinet has a broken arch pediment with dentil mouldings an...
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality carved Chinese Chippendale style kneehole desk. The top of the desk has an intricately fretted gallery which is in perfect condition. Below this the desk h...
Mahogany
Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and exceptionally rare 19th century Chinese red lacquer cabinet on stand A good looking and decorative piece, this is circa 1860-18...
Wood