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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Style: Chinese Chippendale
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
Chinese Chippendale Astral Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
7 x 10 Modern Chinese Style Handmade Pink Wool Rug featuring a Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a dark pink background featuring beige, goldenrod, and blue accents throughout its abstract dragon design. Wool And Silk
Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Scale Asian Inspired Brass Lamp with Cranes, Dragons and Female Figures
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning Asian style brass lamp. This large-scale lamp features cranes, dragons and female figures. Sure to make a statement in any room. The...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A pair of fabulous vintage Asian vases. This pair of Asian vases are in a beautiful shade of red with amazing details of dragons and flowers. It is an amazing piece to add to any roo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carved Teak Wood Chinese and Soapstone Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Hand carved teak stand with soapstone top, circa 1930s. Details of foo dogs and grapes with paw feet. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19" depth x 19" W x 23.5" H.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
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...
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with flowers in vases placed on wooden stands, bonsai trees in ceramic planters, books, and ...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the domed crest above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined by an upholstered padded ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century George III Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George III mahogany silver table in the Chinese Chippendale style. The pierced corner brackets support unusual cluster column legs and terminate on block feet. The recta...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Peking blue carpet, Hand-knotted
Located in Milano, IT
In the quiet hush of a dimly lit room, there lies a treasure from another time – an antique Chinese Peking carpet, a testament to craftsmanship and artistry that transcends the ages....
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Chinese Chippendale mahogany silver table with gadrooned moulding to the top edge, open fretwork frieze on all four sides and ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs After Ficks Reed - Set of 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Done in the manner of Ficks Reed with the iconic Chinese Chippendale design. Freshly painted white in a semi gloss finish. All se...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Reed, Paint
19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from E...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Hardstone Grape Cluster Arrangement, circa 1935-1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese hardstone grape cluster arrangement, circa 1935-1940.
Realistically modeled grapes, vines and leaves in various color jades, arranged on a sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Satinwood Lounge Chairs in a Chinese-Chippendale-Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of very stylish satinwood lounge / club chairs with moss green mohair velvet seat upholstery and trim, Chinese Chippendale-style satinwood frame with ebonized and gilt decora...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Satinwood
Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid pair of antique Chinese bookends with handcarved chrysanthemum flowers. Gray hardstone or marble. From a Florida private collection.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
LOVELY VINTAGE SOLID HARDWOOD CHiNESE COFFEE TABLE ON HOOF FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese rosewood coffee table on hoof feet and hand carved details around.
This well made, simple but elegant coffee table is a great...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Georgian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
This early 19th-century George III Chinese Chippendale occasional table features a blind fretwork frieze and pierced corner bracket supports. The carved fretwork pattern continues on...
Category
1810s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese jade figures - shoulao
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of Chinese figures in spinach green jade.
(1 item with two figures)
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Jade
Blue and White Porcelain Hex Village Flower Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Blue and white porcelain hex village flower jar
Shape: Tea Jar
Color: Blue and White
Size (inches): 9W x 7D x 12H
High fire porcelain, 100% hand sha...
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
Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78079 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 08'02 x 09'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug captures the essence of timeless elegance and understated sophistication...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Dragon Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug in Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug features a rich navy blue field adorned with vibrant yellow accents showcasing traditional Chinese dragon designs.
This ru...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Large Oriental bronze Pagoda table lamp with Shade 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp .Bronze Pagoda shaped base .comes with a
beathiful Linen Light Green Shade . Superb combination .
The shade is Adjustable i height . Two large E27 bulb needed ....
Category
1960s West Asian Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Late 19th Century Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
China, circa 1870
Handwoven
Measures: 10'11" x 9'3" (333 x 282 cm)..
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
1930s Hand-Painted Wood Chinese Cachepot
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing cachepot made in China in the Thirties, ebonized wood with mother of pearl inlays and semi precious stones decorations have signs of use and age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
1920's Antique Kut Hing Swatow Cocktail/Martini Shaker
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of early 20th-century Chinese cocktail shakers by Kut Hing, one of the most esteemed Swatow pewterware makers. Known for their intricate craftsman...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Chinese Chippendale Gilt Mirrored Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chippendale giltwood and plaster mirrored wall brackets. Brackets feature classical Chinese Chippendale style scrolled foliate gilt decoration with mirro...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Asian Style Wall Mirror by La Barge
By LaBarge
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Asian style wall mirror by La Barge. Hand-painted and artist signed.
Category
1960s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Round Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Round Side Table. Item features one drawer, carved fretwork corners and legs, brass...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th c. Chinese Chippendale Folding Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century English Chinese Chippendale four fold screen with silk panels embroidered with floral chinoiserie patterns framed in giltwood carved with filigree fretwork tops.
Category
19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chippendale side chairs. Chairs feature ornate carved wood top rail over a fretwork splat, open arms and lattice-carved legs and stretchers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
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
Chippendale Style Console Table with Hoof Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS early 20th Century Chippendale Style Console Table with Hoof Feet, of neat proportions.
From circa 1900-20, this...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Engraved Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vase in 800 solid silver.
The shape of the vase is round, pot-bellied and has been made with a smooth and glossy finish.
The vason was embellished with a hand engraving depicting a...
Category
1990s Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
Asian Antique Style Carved Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Carved Mahogany side table with rich marble top. May be used as a lamp table or as a plant stand as well.
Carved on all 4 sides. Oriental a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Marble
Whimisical Blue Early 20th Century Khotan Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Khotan rug with a denim blue field.
Measures: 5'3" x 8'9"
Khotan rugs hail from East Turkestan. Due to its geographical proximity to both Persian and Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Drinks Coasters Butterfly Design, Set of Six
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) cocktail drinks coasters in the Chinese Chippendale design style. circa late-20th century. Design includes flowers and butterflies with lattice-like ground...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Cork, Paper
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with flowers and butterflies
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with flowers in vases placed on wooden stands, bonsai trees in ceramic planters, books, and o...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Orange Chinese Baotou Vase Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78027 Vintage Orange Chinese Baotou Vase Pictorial Rug, 04'03 x 06'08. Chinese Pictorial Baotou rugs, hailing from Baotou in Inner Mongolia, China, are celebrated for their elaborate...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of two Chinese porcelain vases from the early 1900s captures the refinement and delicacy of oriental art from that period. These vases, carefully crafted with atten...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Victorian Chinese Chippendale End Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Chinese Chippendale style satinwood rectangular end table with shelf and square fluted legs. (19th Cent)
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Parcel Gilt Walnut Console / Sofa Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very stately Chinese Chippendale style walnut and parcel gilt console or sofa table. It’s very traditional, but the parcel gilt and Chinese Chippendale fret work give the p...
Category
1950s English Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Chinese quality carved hardwood figure of a bearded gentleman holding a drinking cup in period clothing standing on a carved base.
A v...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Blue Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug With Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug features a rich navy blue field adorned with vibrant yellow accents showcasing traditional Chinese dragon designs.
This ru...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet in Blue and Mauve
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Peking room size carpet handmade during the late 20th century in blue, mauve, and cream.
Measures: 9' 1" x 11' 9".
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Slate Top Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Made in the Mid-20th Century, this Chippendale-style Chinoiserie side table consists of a slate top and a black painted wood base with parcel-gilt design. The apron of the wood base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Slate
Pair Chinese Chippendale style wall mirrors, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th Century Carved gilt wood Chinese Chippendale style Pier glass mirrors. Each having scrolling foliate decoration to the surround and Pagodas to the centre....
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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.
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