Chinese Chippendale Furniture
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.
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Item Ships From: California
Style: Chinese Chippendale
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Hardwood Extending Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent carved hardwood extending dining table with two leaves. The grand table is constructed from radiant hardwoods probably elm. The table measures 101.5 inches long with two ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood
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...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Chinese Chippendale Garden Dining Chairs by Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and rare set of six garden dining armchairs designed by Richard Frinier for Century Furniture early 21st century. Crafted from heavy wrought aluminum featuring a stylish Chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Brass Round Back Plate for Double Entry Doors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1960’s round solid brass entry door back plate with Chinese motif.
In good original vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age.
The indoor plate are lacquered th...
Category
1960s East Asian Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
English Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror in the Chinese Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well-carved giltwood wall mirror with a pagoda-form pediment above an open-work carved foliate frame.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Girandoles with Reverse Painted Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty pair of English Chinese Chippendale style girandoles, each crested with a well-carved eagle resting on a stylized foliate surround. The mirrors are decorated one with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
Burton-Ching 19th C Style Chippendale Mahogany Game Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Chippendale Mahogany Game Table.
Category
2010s Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Well-Carved English Chippendale Style Gilt-Wood Mirror with Bold Crest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The exuberantly carved pagoda crest surrounded by lively acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and grotto motifs cascading down to an openwork frame.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Eight Faux Bamboo Bouclé Lacquered Chloe Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight mahogany lacquered dining chairs featuring a faux bamboo carved finish by Villa and House formerly Bungalow 5. Known as Chloe chai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Bouclé
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Style English Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four grand English patio and garden dining armchairs crafted in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The chairs are surprisingly large and heavy constructed from iron featu...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Blue Mountain Pavilion
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Chinese export eight-panel coromandel screen featuring a vibrant blue mountain landscape with pavilions and pagodas. The idyllic screen has a fertility theme decorated wi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
Crystal Shell Temple Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Crystal shell temple jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Chain Temple Jar, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white chain temple jar - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
1970s Burnt Bamboo Tessellated Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s burnt bamboo Chinese chippendale style armchair attributed to Harrison Van Horn. Chinese Chippendale wood chair with applied Burt bamboo ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs and Table, c. 1970-1980
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual set of 4 Chinese Chippendale cast aluminum side chairs in the Chinese Chippendale style together with a matching cast aluminum faux bamboo table with a glass top. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Fortuny Upholstered Antique Chinese Chippendale Designer Chair
By Fortuny
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Fortuny upholstered antique Chinese chippendale designer chair
Additional information:
Materials: cotton, mahogany
Colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brown Dragon Open Top Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Brown Dragon Open Top Jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Indigo Yuan Fish Open Top Porcelain Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Indigo Yuan Fish Open Top Porcelain Jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Four Loop Handle Jar Twisted Flower Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Blue and white four loop handle jar twisted flower motif
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Solid Mahogany & Brass Large Ice Chest Box by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Chinese Ice chests or planters by George Zee, circa 1960s solid mahogany with dovetail finish, brass handles, and decorative faux bambo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This antique Chinese Ningxia rug is a striking example of Qing-era artistry, showcasing a delicate interplay of traditional floral symbolism and Buddhist harmony. Hand-knotted in sof...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Indigo Porcelain Medallion Jar Crane Turtle Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Indigo Porcelain Medallion Jar Crane Turtle Motif
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Hand Crafted English Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Secretary.
This handsome and special Secretary has two top facing doors and a Middle "cubby Hole" opening for Books, small decorative pieces, etc., The tilt top Desk...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple
English George III Giltwood Mirror Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Top
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 19th century English George III gilt wood carved mirror featuring a subtle Chinese Chippendale style top and finial. The square frame is decorated with rocaille C scrolls and...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs Jonathan Adler Style Set of Four
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of Four midcentury Faux Bamboo Chairs, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs.
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo chinoiserie Dining Chairs, a Clas...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Mid 20th Century Set of Four Chinese Hong-Mu Nest of Tables for George Zee & CO.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful set of four vintage Chinese rosewood nesting side tables for George Zee and Co. ( the smallest one has the label in the bottom, shown in the picture). They are originally from the mid-20th century with dark reddish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Blue & White Ginger Jar with Dragon Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white ginger jar w/ dragon motif
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Temple Jar Blossom Garden with Birds
Located in Carson, CA
Blue And white porcelain temple jar blossom garden with birds
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Lime Green Temple Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Lime green temple jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Celadon Dragon Lotus Temple Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Celadon dragon lotus temple jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Blossom Plum Porcelain Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & White Blossom Plum porcelain vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Lake Blue Porcelain Temple Jar, Small
Located in Carson, CA
Lake blue porcelain temple jar - 3 sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
White Temple Jar with Black Peacock Motif
Located in Carson, CA
White temple jar with black peacock motif
Shape: Temple jar
Color: White
Size (inches): 11 W x 11 D x 16 H
Warranty information: Each piece was h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Chippendale George III Style Burl Elmwood Dessert Occasional Table
Located in Lomita, CA
The burl veneer pattern and patina of the burl elmwood on this table is fantastic!
A vintage Chinese Chippendale burled elmwood veneer occasional table. It has interesting features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
Blue & White Blossom Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white blossom globular porcelain vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Tall Square Jar Landscape
Located in Carson, CA
Blue and white tall square jar landscape
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Speckled Green Ridged Neck Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Speckled green ridged neck vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Four Lion Head Handle Jar White Crackle
Located in Carson, CA
Four Lion head handle jar white crackle
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Bird Floral Open Top Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white bird floral open top jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Vintage temple jar lion motif - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Crystal Shell Pomegranate Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Crystal Shell Pomegranate vase
Shape: Vase
Color: White
Size (inches): 15W x 15D x 16.5H
Warranty Information: Each piece was handcrafted by s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Silla Temple Jar Seagrass Double Happiness Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white silla temple jar seagrass double happiness motif
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Plum Blossom Umbrella Stand Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white plum Blossom umbrella stand vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Driftting Cloud Pomeranate Porcelain Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white driftting cloud pomeranate porcelain vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Busan White Umbrella Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Busan white umbrella vase
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips and other imperfections create great characters of this special vintage style porcel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
6 Pipe Flower Porcelain Vase, White
Located in Carson, CA
6 pipe flower porcelain vase - white
Shape: Vase
Color: White
Size (inches): 15W x 15D x 18.5H
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips and other ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Brushstroke Temple Jar, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white porcelain brushstroke swirl circle temple jar - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Brushstroke Temple Jar, Small
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white porcelain brushstroke swirl circle temple jar - 2 sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Sea Flower Temple Jar, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Blue and white sea flower temple jar - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Sea Flower Temple Jar, Small
Located in Carson, CA
Blue and white sea flower temple jar - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Peony Temple Jar Large
Located in Carson, CA
Blue Peony temple jar large
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue & White Longevity Heaven Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white longevity heaven jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Crackle Celadon BaoZi Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Crackle Celadon BaoZi vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sage Green Embossed Fish Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Sage green embossed fish temple jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Speckled Green Hexagonal Fluted Gourd Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Speckled green hexagonal fluted gourd vase
Shape: Vase
Color: Green
Size (inches): 8W x 8D x 16H
Warranty Information: Each piece was handcrafted by skill and joy. Imperfecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Chippendale furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, Maitland Smith, and Brown Jordan. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $244 and tops out at $187,500 while the average work can sell for $2,624.